Boutique cruise line Azamara announced that its new ship, Azamara Pursuit, will undergo its transformation to be almost identical to sister ships Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey. Azamara Pursuit will be refitted in the U.K. as it prepares to go into wet dock in Belfast in Spring 2018. The ship’s maiden voyage will begin in Southampton, England in August and…
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Silversea Announces Culinary and Wine Enriched Voyages for 2018/19
Ultra-luxury Silversea is serving up a new menu of 2018 and 2019 Enriched Voyages featuring enhanced onboard enrichment with a culinary or wine theme, including five sailings developed in partnership with The Peninsula Hotels. THE ASIAN COLLECTION: Exclusive voyages offering a culinary exploration of this enchanting continent enhanced by the insider knowledge of the prestigious Peninsula Hotels. Guest chefs from The Peninsula…
Read MoreSeabourn Celebrates its 30th Anniversary Year
The 30th Anniversary of Seabourn starts with the turn of the calendar to 2018. But the anniversary celebration will continue throughout the year as the world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line rolls out unique events and amenities created just for the occasion for guests, Seabourn team members and travel professional partners to enjoy around the world. Here are some highlights to…
Read More10 Reasons to Discover Alaska with Seabourn
Immense forces of nature buffer Alaska from outside influences. It is a world where ravens, eagles, bears and salmon still exercise eminent domain. Where a mile-long glacier shimmers under a timeless sky. Rustic villages dot the landscape, providing you a chance to experience a world — and a culture — largely untouched by time. Venture further into this vast wilderness…
Read MoreSeabourn Receives 22 Top Travel Awards in 2017
The 2017 travel awards season has concluded and Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line, is shining with 22 top travel industry awards and distinctions, including best in luxury and readers’ choice nominations. In addition to the top-tier awards, the company received additional recognition from consumer and trade outlets at other levels in a variety of categories. The breadth of…
Read MorePonant Announces New Expedition Cruise Icebreaker
The only French cruise ship operator and world leader in polar expeditions, PONANT has signed a construction contract for the world’s first luxury icebreaker cruise ship, a hybrid electric ship powered by Liquified Natural Gas. Designed specifically to explore the extreme regions of the northern and southern hemispheres, its technology will allow it to sail in total safety and comfort…
Read MoreViking Sun Sets Sail on First World Cruise From Miami to London
Viking® (www.vikingcruises.com) today celebrated the kickoff of its inaugural World Cruise on its fourth and newest ocean ship, Viking Sun®, welcoming guests in Miami for the sold out 141-day itinerary. Viking Sun will spend nearly the next five months on the World Cruise, which spans five continents, 35 countries and 64 ports. During this journey from Miami to London, guests will…
Read MoreIntroducing Seabourn Ovation, Extraordinary in Every Way
In spring 2018, Seabourn will introduce Seabourn Ovation, the latest achievement in the company’s 30 years as the leader in ultra-luxury cruising. The intimate 300-suite vessel stands out as a small ship among the ever-larger ships more commonly built today, embodying a graceful and persuasive argument for exclusivity. Ovation’s sleek white silhouette reveals her fabulous private yacht lineage. The warm,…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons to Sail with Regent Seven Seas Cruises
A voyage aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises is designed to make travel a truly exceptional, authentically immersive experience, both aboard the ship and on shore. For the passionate foodie, there are insider’s tastings at the finest markets, tables and vineyards. For those who cherish culture and history, there are intimate guided tours and up-close experiences. Those passionate about natural wonders…
Read MoreSeabourn Kicks Off The Holiday Season with a ‘Wish List’ of Exceptional Offers
Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line, is marking the beginning of the 2017 holiday season by featuring a “Wish List” sale, which starts November 24, on a selection of global voyages through summer 2018. A pioneer in ultra-luxury cruising, Seabourn has earned wide acclaim and numerous accolades from cruise industry observers, travel professionals and travelers alike since launching its…
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