Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has doubled its number of Concierge Collection shore excursions in 2018, increasing the total number of these unique tours to 90. Concierge Collection excursions are more intimate, small group experiences that range in size from just four to 12-16 guests, most often under 10. The program is designed for those travelers who are looking for…
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Seabourn Ovation Christened in Valletta, Malta
Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line, introduced its newest vessel to the world with a festive naming ceremony for Seabourn Ovation in the beautiful baroque harbor of Valletta, Malta. Seabourn orchestrated a line-up of celebratory events, including a live performance by the ship’s godmother, actress and singer Elaine Paige OBE, one of the world’s best-loved and most highly awarded…
Read MoreViking Celebrates Float Out of Sixth Ship
The 930-guest Viking Jupiter® – was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time that the new ship touched water. Scheduled for delivery in early 2019, the arrival of Viking Jupiter will officially make Viking the largest small ship ocean cruise line in the industry, only four years after launching its ocean business. Named in honor of…
Read MoreViking Announces Longest-Ever Continuous World Cruise
Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) has announced its most comprehensive itinerary to date with the new Ultimate World Cruise, which will span 245 days, six continents, 59 countries and 113 ports, with 22 port overnights and a full circumnavigation of the globe – making it the longest-ever continuous world cruise itinerary. Departing from London on August 31, 2019 on Viking Sun®, this grand…
Read MoreSeabourn Takes Delivery of New Ultra-Luxury Ship, Ovation
Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury travel experience, took delivery of its newest ship, Seabourn Ovation, today during an official handover ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Seabourn Ovation is the fifth ship in the line’s award-winning fleet and the newest ultra-luxury ship in the industry. Seabourn Ovation will expand and build on the line’s award-winning and highly acclaimed…
Read MorePoseidon Expeditions in British Isles Targets Birdwatchers & History Buffs
For travelers who can’t get enough of everything British, Poseidon Expeditions announces a new 13-day cruise, British Isles: Legendary History & Wild Nature, scheduled for May 22-June 3, 2019. The cruise departs Plymouth on England’s southwest coast, sailing north on the Irish Sea between England and Ireland. The route wraps around islands off of Scotland’s coast before concluding in Edinburgh….
Read MoreCroisiEurope Inaugurates Three New Ships
In line with its development vision, CroisiEurope, the leader in European river cruises, inaugurated three new ships this spring, bringing its fleet to a total of 55 vessels. These new additions reflect the continued growing demand for river cruising. Two of this year’s inaugurations are for ships that underwent complete redesigns, while the third is a new build. The MS…
Read MoreCharter a Ship to the Undiscovered Corners of Australia
Coral Expeditions, Australia’s pioneering expedition cruise line, offers an array of themed cruises to inspire every traveler. While the company boasts a range of expeditions and itineraries year-round, Coral Expeditions is thrilled to also offer travelers the opportunity to charter their own expeditions – providing guests with personalized itineraries across the entire Coral Expeditions fleet. Since 1984, Coral Expeditions has…
Read MoreRegent Seven Seas Cruises Sets New Record for Most Single Day Bookings
Upon opening reservations for its newest luxury ship, Seven Seas Splendor, Regent Seven Seas Cruises had the best single booking day in the brand’s 26 year history, accounting for a 32% increase over the previous all-time high on inaugural season launch day for Seven Seas Explorer® in January 2015. With the highly anticipated ship as the driving force, the company…
Read MoreSymphony of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship sets sail
After three years of construction, the world’s largest cruise ship just set sail from Barcelona, Spain, on its inaugural voyage around the Mediterranean. Symphony of the Seas also takes the title as the world’s most Instagrammable. Symphony of the Seas an architectural marvel thanks to some of the most advanced technology, digital innovation and outstanding features at sea. Following research…
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