Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, is pleased to announce that celebrity Chef Massimo Capra will join The Gauguin’s September 23, 2017, Tahiti & the Society Islands voyage, for a lecture and culinary demonstration, along with meet-and-greet photo opportunities. Italian native Capra has been…
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CroisiEurope Inaugurates New Ships, Joins USTOA
The 2017 river cruising season has only just begun, and already CroisiEurope is making quite the splash! The company introduced two new ships to their fleet, a third is coming in June and the fourth and fifth will be making their debut in Siem Reap in August followed by Kasane in December. Finally today, the US Tour Operators Association announced…
Read MoreWindstar Launches ‘Have You Ever’ Campaign
Never have I ever heard the visceral roar of the Monaco Grand Prix from premier grandstand seats, or mingled with the “glitterati” of Monte Carlo before retiring to my yacht. Never have I ever watched a live Russian ballet performance actually in Russia. Never have I ever chased shots of ouzo with plates of mezes in Greece, paired with an…
Read MoreSilversea Christens New Flagship Silver Muse
Ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea welcomed His Serene Highness the Prince Albert II of Monaco, His Excellency Minister of State of the Principality, Serge Telle, His Excellency Archbishop of Monaco Barsi, Mr. Peter Greenberg (CBS-TV News Travel Editor, Master of Ceremony), Mr. Geoffrey Kent (Abercrombie & Kent Founder), Mr. Gerald Lawless (Chairman of WTCC), VIPs and other distinguished guests to Port…
Read MoreOceania Cruises Unveils 2018-19 Tropics & Exotics Itineraries
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, unveiled its most extensive collection of tropics and exotics itineraries to-date. Featuring an astonishing array of voyages to Asia and Africa, the South Pacific, Australia, Caribbean, Mexico, and South America, they offer a refreshing mix of popular destinations, enchanting boutique ports, and off-the-beaten-path gems that is unmatched by any other…
Read MoreUniworld Brings Youth to River Cruising with U by Uniworld
U by Uniworld—a groundbreaking brand from Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection—is now available for bookings, allowing travel enthusiasts aged 21 to 45 to experience nine enticing European itineraries beginning in spring 2018. The first-ever cruise brand of its kind, U by Uniworld transforms the travel industry paradigm with a fresh approach to experiential travel, introducing a whole new audience to…
Read MoreSilversea Previews Major Redesign for Silver Explorer
Silversea‘s luxury expedition ship Silver Explorer will welcome guests to a stylishly elevated onboard experience starting with her May 20 voyage, sailing from Lisbon to Honfleur. A comprehensive stem-to-stern refurbishment is scheduled for the end of April and will take place during a nearly three-week dry dock in Las Palmas. Plans call for a complete renovation of Silver Explorer’s interior…
Read MoreFirst North American Luxury Cruise Line calls on Havana
Regent Seven Seas Cruises became the first and only North American luxury cruise line to visit Cuba today. NCLH Ltd. President and CEO Frank Del Rio kept watch on Seven Seas Mariner’s bridge as the ship pulled into the harbor with nearly 700 travelers. Guests enjoyed a festive, Cuban-style celebration on board, before heading out to explore the iconic city…
Read MorePonant Returns to Cuba in 2018
After a successful first year in Cuba, PONANT, the leader luxury expeditions, is preparing for its second season in the destination, with space still available on two sailings: March 18-25 and April 1-9, 2018. Founded by sailors in 1988, PONANT has pioneered some of the most innovative global itineraries, and in March 2016, was the first luxury cruise line to…
Read MoreGroup IST Launches New Brand Group IST Small Ship Voyages
Group IST, known for pioneering in-depth cultural exploration to waterborne venues including Cuba, launches a new concept in experiential travel on small ships. Group IST, under its new brand, Group IST Small Ship Voyages, introduces 2017/ 2018 content-rich land and sea itineraries in seven iconic destinations. All sail on well-appointed yachts to marquee and boutique ports of call. Life-enriching journeys…
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