Cruising the World in Style
PONANT, the leader in luxury expeditions and the only cruise line carrying the French Flag, announces an industry first: the “Blue Eye,” an underwater lounge on board the four new PONANT EXPLORER ships launching in summer 2018 and 2019. PONANT also shares what’s trending in cruising, hot destinations, and new itineraries. New PONANT EXPLORER Ships, New Itineraries PONANT will double…
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Seabourn will return to Alaska this summer for the first time in 15 years, officially kicking off today with an 11-day “Ultimate Alaskan” voyage departing from Vancouver. The world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line has curated an exceptional series of 11-, 12- and 14-day cruises on Seabourn Sojourn sailing out of Anchorage (Seward), Alaska and Vancouver, British Columbia. The unique and…
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Azamara Club Cruises has just launched the Nights On Us special offer which provides travelers complimentary nights for voyages in 2018; the longer an itinerary, the more complimentary nights travelers receive! Azamara, known for immersive itineraries that allow guests to Cruise Global and Connect Local, is offering additional nights so travelers have more time to explore destinations through Shore Excursions…
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World Environment Day is being celebrated on June 5, 2017 and to celebrate the cruise industry is highlighting some of their best eco-friendly practices. From reduced emissions to recycling programs, the cruise industry takes proactive measures to preserve oceans while offering once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences for cruisers worldwide. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, has…
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– CroisiEurope is pleased to announce a new partnership with San Jose-based Classic Vacations, the premier, full-service resource for travel advisors in search of perfectly tailored vacations for discerning travelers. Through this partnership, CroisiEurope’s extensive portfolio of river, canal and coastal cruises through Europe, Asia and Africa will be available to travel advisors enrolled in the Classic Connections program. Advisors will…
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Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced the launch of National Geographic Global Explorers, a unique exploration based family program that provides an unforgettable “smart fun” experience. Designed in conjunction with National Geographic Education to inspire the next generation of explorers, kids and teens will join in activities – science, exploring and storytelling – adapted to their age for maximum enjoyment and…
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Expanding its unrivaled experience of personalized wildlife interaction and expert nature interpretation in the Galapagos, Natural Habitat Adventures has added the 16-passenger M/C Ocean Spray to its fleet of privately chartered ships in the islands. Designed for elegance and comfort, the Ocean Spray offers a stylish, intimate immersion for guests traveling from island to island in a live-aboard experience. As…
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Travelers can find no better value for an Alaska cruise this summer than with Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s most inclusive luxury experience. The cruise line today announced an unprecedented Memorial Day Sale, presenting U.S. and Canadian vacationers a complimentary, three-category upgrade and up to $1,000 savings per suite, when making a new booking from May 26 through 31,…
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The cruise industry is experiencing a boom in new ships and passengers according to Cruise Market Watch, tracking an annual growth rate of 6.55% from 1990 to 2016. The fastest growing segment of this market is small ship cruising, reports AdventureSmith Explorations who has seen annual passenger increases of 20% or more over the past several years. AdventureSmith Explorations’ portfolio…
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European river cruise operator Riviera Travel is launching four new ships in 2017 and a fifth ship in the spring 2018, doubling the size of its five-star fleet. The all-suite MS Emily Brontë, MS Thomas Hardy, MS Oscar Wilde and MS Robert Burns will sail the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, as well as tributaries, while the Douro Elegance will…
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