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Silversea Spotlights the Far East with a Range of Remarkable Expedition Voyages

August 29, 2018 Editor

Part of its industry-leading ultra-luxury expedition offering, Silversea Expeditions continues to take guests closer to the authentic beauty of the Far East with a number of remarkable itineraries. The following itinerary sample has been handpicked to illustrate the richness of Silversea Expeditions’ offering in the Far East in 2019: The Pacific Ring of Fire and Japan Silver Explorer departs April 29, 2019,…

Cunard Hosting Transatlantic Fashion Week on Queen Mary 2

August 14, 2018August 14, 2018 Editor

Cunard is hosting its third annual Transatlantic Fashion Week Crossing on its flagship liner Queen Mary 2 departing from England on September 2 and arriving into NYC in time to catch the style and couture of New York Fashion Week. Joining the voyage is Virginia Bates, best known for London’s ‘Virginia’, a mecca of vintage clothing and accessories that became…

Silversea to Unlock Awe-Inspiring Experiences for Guests Over the Holiday Season

August 13, 2018 Editor

Antarctica - Photo copyright Richard Sidey

In 2018, Silversea is inviting travelers to spend the holiday season wrapped in all-inclusive luxury as they voyage to discover the world’s wonders. A carefully curated selection of voyages will traverse the globe over the holiday season this year, unlocking a number of alluring destinations, from Asia to Africa, Antarctica to the Caribbean. Spending quality time with loved ones, guests will…

Silversea Launches Inspiring New Blog

August 10, 2018August 10, 2018 Editor

Silversea Cruises has launched a new travel blog, Discover, to inspire curious travelers to experience the most fascinating and breathtaking places on earth. Featuring in-depth stories and striking original micro-documentaries on everything from the allure of the Atacama Desert to the peculiar dance of blue-footed boobies, Discover enables travelers to journey deeper, transporting readers into the authentic beauty of the world. Among the new…

Azamara Journey Meets Sister Ship Azamara Pursuit in Norway

August 7, 2018 Editor

Yesterday, Azamara Club Cruises celebrated a rare occurrence as two of its three vessels, Azamara Pursuit – currently on its maiden voyage – and Azamara Journey – welcoming new officers – met in Haugesund, Norway. The meeting was celebrated with a variety of activities including an on-shore gathering, which brought the guests and crew from each ship together, as well as…

Silversea Cruises Develops Exceptional Wine Program

July 27, 2018 Editor

Ultra-luxury cruise line, Silversea, has developed a spectacular wine program to bolster its reputation as the top purveyor of wines at sea. Selected by the cruise line’s expert Wine Ambassador, Lawrence d’Almeida, approximately 160 different wines populate Silversea’s wine selection, which is lauded by wine experts for including one of the largest and broadest choices of complimentary wines aboard any…

Silversea Rolls Out Exclusive Savings With New ‘Discover The World’ Sales Event

July 20, 2018 Editor

With summer in full bloom, but with fall fast approaching, ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is inviting travelers to extend the joys of summer getaways through the end of the year with its new ‘Discover the World’ Sales Event. Travelers can now take advantage of a special five percent saving, in addition to a one-category suite upgrade plus a $1,000 onboard credit (per suite), on dozens of featured ocean…

Silversea Expeditions to Cross Fabled Northeast Passage in 2019

July 18, 2018 Editor

Silversea Expeditions, the leading authority in expedition cruising, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the introduction of its first crossing of the Northeast Passage – a remote and spectacular cruising route above the Arctic Circle. Few cruise ships have transited the passage, which follows the extreme coastlines of Asia and Europe and has long enjoyed a fabled reputation among seafarers. The intimate,…

Royal Caribbean Acquires 66.7% Equity Stake in Silversea Cruises

June 18, 2018 Editor

Royal Caribbean Cruises and Manfredi Lefebvre D’Ovidio have announced an agreement for RCL to acquire a stake in privately-owned Silversea Cruises, bringing together two companies with bold, long-term visions for the cruise industry. Under the agreement, Royal Caribbean will acquire a 66.7% equity stake in Silversea Cruises based on an enterprise value of approximately $2 billion. The purchase price of…

Viking’s Fifth Ocean Ship Named by NASA Astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher in Italy

June 15, 2018June 15, 2018 Editor

Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) named its fifth ocean ship, Viking Orion® during a spectacular celebration in Livorno, Italy. The ship was delivered to Viking last week and is currently sailing a maiden voyage with her ceremonial godmother, American chemist, emergency room physician and retired NASA astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher, along with dozens of Dr. Fisher’s friends, family, academics, explorers and fellow astronauts….