European Waterways, Europe’s leading hotel barge cruising company, announced the completion of an extensive winter upgrade and refurbishment program on many of the company’s hotel barges in its 18-vessel fleet for the 2017 cruising season, which started in April. The company’s “floating boutique hotels” were all thoroughly inspected and given a makeover by a team of designers and skilled craftsmen….
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Holland America Opens Bookings for ms Nieuw Statendam’s Premiere Voyage
Bookings are open for the Premiere Voyage and 2018-19 inaugural Caribbean cruise season of Holland America Line’s ms Nieuw Statendam. Due for delivery Dec. 1, 2018, the second Pinnacle Class ship in the fleet currently is under construction at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy. When Nieuw Statendam departs the yard, it will be delivered in Venice, Italy, Dec. 1. After…
Read MoreSet Sail from Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman on Dhahab, the Golden Dhow
What better way to say goodbye to the stresses of modern life than by escaping to another century on a classic Omani dhow? Inspired by the word, dhahab, which means golden in Arabic, this handcrafted vessel is reminiscent of the golden age of Arabian voyages as it cruises the rugged Musandam fjords at a comfortable 10 knots. Developed by Six…
Read MoreRegent Guests Enjoy Free, Unlimited Alaska Shore Excursions
The time is now for travelers to couple the most-inclusive luxury Alaska cruise with the best offer in the market to help cross off one of the most coveted, bucket-list destinations with Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The cruise line’s Seven Seas Mariner will sail Alaskan waters from late May through August 2017 and provide guests an expansive catalog of free…
Read MoreAurora Expeditions Announces New World-Class Expedition Ship
Aurora Expeditions, Australia’s leading polar adventure cruising company, has announced the delivery of its first brand new, purpose-built, expedition vessel. With 25 years’ experience in expedition cruising to Antarctica and the Arctic, Aurora Expeditions has worked closely with US-based ship builders SunStone Ships Inc. to create a custom-designed ship that remains true to the company’s ethos of pioneering adventures, intimate…
Read MoreOne Ocean Expeditions Launches New Influencers Program
One Ocean Expeditions (OOE), specialist in small ship expedition cruises in the Polar Regions, is right on trend with the introduction of an innovative influencers program for this upcoming Arctic season. Powered by adventure, education, science and exploration, the well-rounded cruise platform offers in-depth discovery of polar destinations in the company of well-known personalities and influencers that will astound OOE’s…
Read More3 Over the Top Luxury Cruise Excursions
Crystal Cruise’s Submersible Excursion Crystal Esprit offers a high-tech, state-of-the-art deep-sea submersible for plunges into the depths of the seas. Imagine viewing old shipwrecks in the Adriatic from the safety and comfort of our C-Quester sub. It accommodates two passengers in addition to the fully certified and trained pilot. Silversea’s Sorrento Exclusively Yours Tour Embrace the scenic beauty of the…
Read MoreYACHTLIFE App Expanded to New York and Hamptons
Yachtlife, the world’s first private yacht charter app, is now available in the world’s most exclusive destinations. The company has expanded service to include New York, the Hamptons, Newport, RI, Chicago, IL, Ibiza, Spain, Sardinia, Italy, Cannes, France, Istanbul, Turkey,and Greece. Committed to offering their guests the utmost in superior and seamless service, the YachtLife team has joined with the…
Read MoreLe Boat Begins Rideau Canal, UNESCO Destination Bookings for 2018
Le Boat, Europe’s largest operator of self-drive boating vacations, will officially begin taking reservations for its first North American destination in Ontario, Canada’s historic Rideau Canal, on May 15, 2017 for the 2018 boating season. With no experience required, Le Boat makes it easy for vacationers to discover the unparalleled natural scenery of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lined with…
Read MoreAmaWaterways Debuts New Ship with Game-Changing Design Concept
AmaWaterways has announced plans for AmaMagna, its biggest ship ever to be launched in 2019. AmaMagna represents a new concept specifically designed to elevate the modern luxury market. Twice the width of traditional European river ships, the latest AmaWaterways innovation welcomes only 194 guests and affords luxurious living spaces, multiple dining options including an al fresco glass-enclosed restaurant, more onboard…
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