Destinations – Voyages Magazine

Viking Expedition Team Announces Discovery of New Penguin Colony in Antarctica

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 Editor

Chinstrap Penguins_credit Dr. Grant Humphries

Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced its expedition team supported the discovery of a new colony of chinstrap penguins not previously known to science on Diaz Rock, near Astrolabe Island, in Antarctica. The finding took place in January 2024 when Viking’s expedition vessel, the Viking Octantis®, visited Astrolabe Island, a three-mile-long island, located in the Bransfield Strait of the Trinity Peninsula in…

Seabourn Unveils its 2025 Europe Season

September 8, 2023 Editor

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, unveiled its 2025 Europe season with a wide range of itineraries to explore the historical wonders and vibrant cultures of the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and Canary Islands. The award-winning, ultra-luxury Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore, and Seabourn Sojourn will take guests on more than 60 unique sailings to hidden harbors, marquee ports,…

Aranui Cruises Announces New 2024-2025 Marquesas Sailing Itinerary

September 8, 2023 Editor

For nearly 40 years, Aranui Cruises has inspired cultural immersion through the heart and soul of Polynesia by transporting passengers and freight throughout these distinguished islands. Staffed by Polynesian natives, this cruise embraces the road less traveled as it explores the history and beauty of the area. Today, the company is thrilled to announce the readdition of Bora Bora to…

Australia’s Natural Wonders Await on Scenic Eclipse II on The Kimberley Coast

September 8, 2023 Editor

Scenic welcomes guests into its home to experience one of Australia’s (and the world’s) untouched patches of wilderness: the Kimberley Coast, where the rugged outback meets the tranquil white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Adventure-minded travelers will discover a place rich in natural wonders, astounding wildlife and human history. Scenic Eclipse II, the newest Discovery Yacht…

What to Know on World Ocean Day, June 8

June 8, 2023 Editor

Oceans cover 71 percent of our planet, therefore from outer space Earth appears blue and so it is called the ‘Blue Planet’. The oceans (and forests) are what influence our weather patterns by absorbing and storing solar radiation, CO2, distributing heat and rain around the globe, and driving weather systems. Earth’s climate has had many changes in its 4.543 billion…

Viking Announces Additional Sailings in Egypt

June 2, 2023 Editor

Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced voyages on its newest Nile River ship, the Viking Hathor, are now available for booking. Set to debut in 2024, the Viking Hathor will join the company’s growing fleet of purpose-built ships on the Nile River, which sail the popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. Demand in Egypt remains strong, with Viking’s 2023 season sold out and some…

Seabourn Venture Begins Second Expedition Season In The Arctic

May 13, 2023 Editor

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, is looking forward to setting sail on its second expedition season in the Arctic. In the early morning hours of May 12, 2023, Seabourn Venture, the line’s first purpose-built expedition ship, made its maiden arrival in Greenwich, London in England where it will sail on two voyages to the British Isles…

Seabourn Kicks Off 2023 Alaska & British Columbia Season

May 11, 2023 Editor

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, kicks off its 2023 Alaska & British Columbia season today with Seabourn Odyssey sailing an eight-day voyage from Vancouver to Juneau. Seabourn has carefully curated an enriching and in-depth schedule for its 2023 season in Alaska with visits to some of the region’s most popular destinations and rarely visited ports throughout…

Seabourn Debuts First-Ever 90 Day ‘Grand Africa Voyage’

April 27, 2023 Editor

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, is inviting travelers to explore the exotic and dynamic lands of Africa with its first-ever “Grand Africa Voyage.” Departing November 30, 2024, Seabourn Sojourn will circumnavigate the continent and sail more than 17,000 miles during a 90-day roundtrip adventure from Barcelona, Spain. The journey will offer a world of experiences for…

Viking Marks Float Out of Newest Egypt Ship

April 11, 2023 Editor

Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Aton—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in August 2023, the Viking Aton will join the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships purpose-built for the Nile River and sail Viking’s bestselling 12-day Pharaohs &…