Small Ships – Voyages Magazine

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…

Sail to the Ports of Spain & Portugal on a Variety Cruises’ Yacht

November 20, 2019 Editor

Although many travelers have already been to Spain and Portugal, they can now experience these classic destinations in a completely new way: by small ship. Variety Cruises, an award-winning small ship boutique cruise line, provides passengers the chance to sail along the magnificent coastlines of these coastal European countries. If booked by January 31st, 2020, guests can save 20% on…

Classic Wooden Schooner Passing Cloud Celebrates 45 Years on the Canadian Coast

August 8, 2019 Editor

What is the best way to discover some of Canada’s most protected hidden pockets? Look no further than the Passing Cloud, Outer Shores Expeditions’ 70-foot classic wooden schooner now celebrating 45 years on the water. This expedition vessel with its reclaimed teak deck, open skylights, and fascinating maritime history introduces guests to beautiful, rarely-visited corners of Canada’s Pacific Coast. Stops…

Windstar Cruises Celebrates Record-Breaking Booking Month

August 8, 2019 Editor

Windstar Cruises reached a milestone with a record-breaking volume of bookings in July. The award-winning line is celebrating the exceptional receptivity of new itineraries and sailing regions by guests and travel advisors. Windstar operates six small cruise ships that specialize in destination authenticity and immersive travel experiences. Windstar’s small ships now sail to 330 unique ports of call, a marked…

Windstar Announces New Australia & New Zealand Small Ship Cruises

July 9, 2019 Editor

Boutique cruise line Windstar Cruises is pointing its compass “Down Under” to Australia and New Zealand for the 2020/2021 winter/spring season. The series of sailings will take place on what will be the newly renovated Star Breeze, an elegant, all-suite ship with balcony and ocean views, carrying just 312 guests. Windstar’s team of travel experts scouted and hand-picked the perfect…

World’s Most Luxurious Phinisi Superyacht Announces New Voyages

June 13, 2019 Editor

The magnificent luxury Phinisi super-yacht, Prana by Atzaro has just announced new voyages for 2019 and 2020. This beautiful hand-built boat is the biggest of its kind in the world. At just over 55 metres in length, Prana By Atzaro has been crafted in the style of a traditional Indonesian Phinisi (a sail boat with two masts), built entirely of ironwood and teak…

Escape the Cold this Winter and Board a Mega Yacht to see Exotic Jungles

May 13, 2019 Editor

Looking to see the world’s most beautiful jungles, exotic beaches, or ancient treasures? Award winning boutique cruise line, Variety Cruises, is offering discounts on their small ship cruises’ Winter 2019/2020 departures to Costa Rica, West Africa, the Seychelles, Egypt, Jordan & Israel, and the Cape Verde Islands. Book by October 10, 2019, to enjoy discounts of 10% in double occupancy….

Silversea Unveils the Most Elegant Ship Ever to Sail the Galapagos

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 Editor

Silversea has unveiled new details of Silver Origin, the cruise line’s first ever destination-specific ship, which will unlock deep travel experiences for guests in the Galapagos Islands from the summer of 2020. One of the most environmentally friendly cruise ships ever and designed entirely with these unique islands in mind, Silver Origin will combine Silversea’s local destination expertise with the…

Go Deep into Australia with Remote Coastal Access by Small Ship

March 27, 2019 Editor

The leader in small ship, adventure cruises prefers going deep into a region as vast as Australia by exploring it in depth — instead of trying to cover too much ground in a limited number of days. This touring strategy is evident in a new portfolio of cruise offerings in Australia. AdventureSmith Explorations focuses on the most sought-after destinations along…

Luxury Sailing Along the Peruvian Amazon

February 25, 2019 Editor

Jungle Experiences offers luxury, adventure and expedition river cruising along the Amazon. They have many special offers for travelers looking to explore the Peruvian Amazon in 2019 aboard their luxury cruise, MV Zafiro and adventure cruise, MV La Perla. With more than 25 years exploring and cruising the Peruvian Amazon, Jungle Experiences’ state-of-the-art riverboat experiences blend experiential travel with active…