Valletta, Malta has just been named #3 on the Top-Rated Western Mediterranean Cruise Destinations in Cruise Critic’s 2017 Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards. The awards are given based entirely on consumer feedback submitted on the Cruise Critic website over the past year. According to Cruise Critics, sailing into Valletta, Malta, is akin to stepping into the pages of a J.R.R. Tolkien fantasy; once you are in…
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Step Aboard a Turkish Gulet and Uncover Cleopatra’s Paradise
Moments from Marmaris is a haven that is said to be Cleopatra’s secret paradise. Made up of silky smooth white sand and delicate seashells, the heavenly Cleopatra Island is a charismatic retreat of heavenly qualities; with sand so utterly perfect it is said that Cleopatra had the sand imported from the Egyptian dessert. D-Resort Grand Azur, undoubtedly the most luxurious…
Read MoreKatarina Line Adds New Deluxe Cruise Routes in Croatia
Katarina Line, Croatia’s premier small ship cruise company and DMC, announced that it now features three new cruise routes for 2018 in response to the growing popularity of Croatia among North American travelers. The routes, which highlight some of Croatia’s most popular port towns and attractions, include the 7-night “Adriatic Explorer” Opatija-Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik-Opatija one-way cruises that hug the country’s…
Read MoreHurtigruten Expedition Ships Introduce Underwater Explorer Drones
Ninety percent of the world’s oceans remain unexplored. That’s about to change as underwater drone creators, Blueye Robotics, and Hurtigruten, the Norwegian expedition cruise line, plan to introduce underwater drones as part of the guest experience on its worldwide expedition cruises. Recently launched, Blueye Pioneer is an underwater drone that can dive eight times deeper than the average scuba enthusiast…
Read MoreA&K Expands Luxury Expedition Cruising Portfolio to the Greek Isles
Once limited to the Polar regions, Luxury Expedition Cruising is expanding in both interest and geography. Following the success of cruises to Japan, Abercrombie & Kent has announced its inaugural cruise through the Greek islands aboard the brand-new, exclusively-chartered luxury vessel, ‘La Laperouse.’ Cruising the Greek Isles (October 10-19, 2018) offers an immersive way to explore Greece, with visits to both essential…
Read MoreNational Geographic Quest Departs on Inaugural Voyage
Lindblad Expeditions’ National Geographic Quest, the line’s first new build in the history of the company, commenced her inaugural voyage today as she set sail from Juneau. The most state-of-the-art expedition ship designed and purpose-built in the US, she departed this evening with very excited guests for an 8-day expedition exploring Southeast Alaska. Sven Lindblad, CEO and President of Lindblad…
Read MoreAurora Expeditions Marks 25 Years of Antarctic Exploration
Aurora Expeditions, Australia’s most intrepid polar cruising company, is celebrating 25 years since its first expedition to Antarctica. The 2017 southern hemisphere summer season marks a quarter of a century since Aurora Expeditions first took a small group of intrepid adventurers on a breathtaking expedition to the icy continent. Since that inaugural adventure in 1992, Aurora has operated over 200…
Read MoreMust-Stop-Shops for Cruisegoers to Treasure the Jamaican Experience
Cruise passengers disembarking in Jamaica will be truly charmed by the destination and its diverse offerings. From the rhythms of the island’s beloved Reggae music to the mouthwatering taste of the island’s bold flavors, the experiences below will allow all visitors to take a piece of Jamaica home with them. Following is a sample of exclusive and authentic Jamaican products…
Read MoreHurtigruten Cruise Line Debuts 2018 Explorations
Hurtigruten – the world leader in exploration travel – is known for putting the spotlight on unique destinations and has just released new and exciting itineraries lined up for 2018. In Search of the Northern Lights Hurtigruten offers the best times to see the Arora Borealis on the In Search of the Northern Lights voyage. Experience the spectacular Seven Sisters mountain…
Read MoreSilversea Expeditions to Debut a Unique Collection of Voyages through the Americas
In 2018 Silversea Expeditions’ Silver Explorer will debut a unique collection of voyages through the Americas, tracing a path north from Ushuaia, the city at the end of the world, all the way up the Pacific coastline to the multiculturally vibrant hub of Vancouver. Each of the seven new expedition voyages will offer opportunities for discovery and adventure in lands…
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