For some, trip planning is a chore. They just want to be there, experiencing the destination in all of its glory. For others, the trip begins once their cruise is booked, and the research (plus anticipation) is half the fun. Now, both of these types of travelers will be pleased with a new offering from Windstar Cruises and Utrip, a…
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Windstar Sails Deeper into the Caribbean & Latin America in 2019/2020
Windstar Cruises announces 2019 and 2020 Caribbean and Latin America sailings including new visits to ports in Mexico, Honduras, Grand Cayman, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. Cruisers seeking active adventure may choose from an impressive 152 departure dates ranging in length from 7- to 56-days. All departures focus on less-visited tropical ports and unusual vacation experiences on board – with…
Read MoreSilversea Cruises Orders Three New Ships
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Silversea Cruises have announced agreements to build three new ships for Silversea Cruises, the ultra-luxury and expedition cruise brand that recently joined the RCL family. Silversea signed a memorandum of understanding with German shipbuilder Meyer Werft to build two new vessels in a new “Evolution Class.” The first Evolution-class ship is expected to deliver in 2022….
Read MoreSeaDream Yacht Club Unveils 2020 Mediterranean Voyage Schedule
SeaDream Yacht Club announces its 2020 Mediterranean season. The voyage itineraries will highlight the region’s most remarkable destinations as well as true hidden gems. The ultra-luxury mega-yachts will explore ports of call in the French and Italian Riviera, Greek isles, Spanish coast and Adriatic Sea. Offering a true yachting lifestyle and personalized service, the voyages include new ports of call…
Read MoreSilversea Unveils Pioneering 7 Continent World Cruise for 2020
Silversea releases remarkable details about its world-first, 7-continent World Cruise 2020. The leading ultra-luxury cruise line will enrich its pioneering 62-port itinerary with a selection of once-in-a-lifetime events, shore-side excursions and expedition-style embellishments. Over 140 days, Silversea’s Silver Whisper will take guests closer to the authentic beauty of the world, unlocking unique experiences in the most spectacular destinations between Fort Lauderdale and Amsterdam. …
Read MoreNational Geographic Venture Successfully Launches
Earlier this week, Lindblad Expeditions successfully launched the National Geographic Venture from Nichols Brothers in Freeland, WA as she took to the water for the first time. The vessel will welcome her first guests in San Francisco in late November. Following her launch celebrations in San Francisco, she will depart on two new and unique inaugural itineraries that explore the…
Read MoreVideo: First Look at AmaWaterways’ AmaMagna
Luxury knows no bounds on board the extraordinary AmaMagna featuring 5 bars, 4 unique dining venues, the Zen Wellness Studio and the one and only Water Sports Platform on the river.
Read MoreAzamara Pursuit Officially Joins the Azamara Family with Naming Ceremony
Azamara celebrated the addition of Azamara Pursuit to the brand’s existing fleet with a festive naming ceremony on board the ship in Southampton, U.K. Azamara Pursuit’s two Godmothers – Ellen Asmodeo-Giglio and Lucy Huxley – christened the vessel alongside Chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Richard Fain; President and CEO of Azamara, Larry Pimentel; and the Board of Directors….
Read MoreNew Solomon Islands Discovery Cruises Announces 6 Adventure Itineraries
Heralding a long-awaited return to dedicated Solomon Islands small ship cruise programs, newly-formed Solomon Islands Discovery Cruises (SIDC) has announced its plans to operate six adventure itineraries in 2018-2019. Operating ex-Honiara and timed to dovetail with Solomon Airlines’ Brisbane-Honiara services, SIDC has employed the 30-metre MV Taka to operate the six and seven-day cruises, each of which have been designed…
Read MoreSmall Ship Cruises Still Offer Availability for 2018 Holidays
If your perfect dream for a Holiday escape is sand between your toes – or monkeys swinging from the trees – the international specialist of small ship cruises can deliver. AdventureSmith Explorations (https://www.adventuresmithexplorations.com/) also has tips up its sleeve for how to reach a white, white world at Christmas and how to indulge over Thanksgiving at an especially carefree pace….
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