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Small Luxury Hotels of the World Announces First Water-Based Member Kontiki Expeditions

November 23, 2020 Editor

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ ventures into the sea, announcing the first ever water-based member to the portfolio: Kontiki Expeditions. The first yacht expedition, Kontiki Wayra, offers a luxurious and sustainably-minded way to explore captivating destinations along the coast of Ecuador. Guests can choose between two sea expeditions which provide an immersion into the local cultures, traditions and cuisine…

Celebrity Cruises Unveils New Luxury Brand Approach: ‘Always Included’

November 11, 2020 Editor

Vacations should be effortless from the start. That’s why Celebrity Cruises has announced a new approach to cruising called “Always IncludedSM,” putting an end to confusing promotions, complicated add-ons and limited time offers. Starting Tuesday, Nov. 17th, every Celebrity Cruises vacation will include Wi-Fi, drinks and tips, simplifying the luxury vacation experience. “Everything we do at Celebrity is driven by…

Silversea Cruises Takes Delivery of New Ship Silver Moon

October 30, 2020October 31, 2020 Editor

Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of new ship Silver Moon—the ninth vessel in the leading ultra-luxury cruise line’s fleet. During an intimate celebration held at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, executives from Silversea Cruises, the Royal Caribbean Group, and Fincantieri expressed gratitude to all involved: delivering live speeches via video feed, Richard D. Fain, Chairman and CEO of the Royal Caribbean Group,…

Viking Announces 2021-2022 World Cruise

July 22, 2020 Editor

Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced its new 2021-2022 Viking World Cruise, which will span 136 days, 27 countries and 56 ports, with overnight stays in 11 iconic cities. Setting sail on December 24, 2021, from Fort Lauderdale, the itinerary will include three new ports of call for Viking, including Phillip Island and Eden, Australia, as well as Yangon, Myanmar. Sailing on…

New Kontiki Small-Yacht Expeditions to Launch This Fall

June 18, 2020 Editor

After an extensive planning and construction period, the start-up Kontiki Expeditions will launch their maiden voyages this fall. A new concept in luxury ocean vacations focusing on conscious travel and immersive experiences, Kontiki small-yacht expeditions include both under-the-water and on-land richesse. Kontiki’s first two itineraries, The Toquilla Expedition and The Spondylus Expedition, travel along the Ecuadorian coast and take full…

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Announces 2021 Itineraries

March 2, 2020 Editor

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is accepting reservations for the 2021 season. With a leisurely cruising style, the legendary service of The Ritz-Carlton, and sought after destinations around the world, the next season of itineraries introduces visits to over 50 new ports and will continue to deliver one-of-a-kind voyages to its guests onboard Evrima, the first of three yachts from The…

Virgin Voyages Celebrates Delivery of First Ship, Scarlet Lady

February 14, 2020February 23, 2020 Editor

Virgin Voyages, the new lifestyle and travel brand delivering irresistible vacations in cruising, announced that the Scarlet Lady has officially reached completion. Nearly three years in the making, Virgin Voyages formally welcomes its first ‘Lady Ship,’ Scarlet Lady in its fleet of four to the open waters, departing the shipyard in Genoa, Italy. In just 46 days, Sailors will embark…

Windstar Cruises Unveils New Officer’s Suite on Wind Surf

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020 Editor

It may be one of the best kept secrets on the high seas. On Windstar Cruises’ flagship Wind Surf, which just emerged from a major renovation, guests are able to stay in the new Officer’s Suite. The nautically appointed suite on the five-masted schooner (the largest sailing cruise ship in the world) is located directly behind the Bridge, in an…

Silversea’s Silver Origin To Deliver New Level of Luxury in the Galapagos

January 17, 2020 Editor

Silversea’s first-ever destination-specific ship—Silver Origin—has floated out of the De Hoop shipyard in Lobith, the Netherlands. The all-suite, 100-guest ship touched water for the first time on December 30, 2019, and Silversea has commenced the countdown for the vessel’s inaugural season. When Silver Origin welcomes travelers in the Galapagos Islands from July 18, 2020, she will be the most elegant ship to ever…

Silversea Guests Embark on the First-Ever 7 Continent World Cruise

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 Editor

For the first time in history, travelers have embarked on a seven-continent World Cruise. Silversea’s Silver Whisper set sail on the Legends of Cruising 2020 on January 6, departing Fort Lauderdale for Amsterdam, where guests will arrive on May 25 having circumnavigated the world. Pushing the boundaries of travel, guests on Silversea’s World Cruise 2020 will travel deep into 62 destinations in 32…