Cruising the World in Style
Remote and untouched – imagine a beautiful wilderness awash with natural and cultural wonders. Four Seasons Explorer is setting sail to one of the world’s last remaining frontiers beginning later this year. Hidden in a remote part of the mighty Pacific, discover Palau – home to more than 340 emerald islands, an astonishing spectrum of marine life, and a 4,000-year-old…
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Recognized as a global leader in luxury small-ship expeditions, Aqua Expeditions has announced three exclusive Chef Hosted Departures this year – renowned chef Benjamin Cross will be onboard Aqua Blu in Indonesia, and Peruvian legend Pedro Miguel Schiaffino onboard Aqua Nera on the Amazon River. Guests onboard Aqua’s Chef Hosted Departures can expect to explore the world’s most bio-diverse and…
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announces the opening of reservations for the inaugural season of Ilma, the second new build superyacht in its growing fleet. Slated to take the seas in September 2024 with a seven-night maiden voyage from Athens, Greece to Haifa, Israel, Ilma, which translates to “water” in Maltese, will pay homage to the sea, delivering guests an exciting new way to…
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Scenic is excited to announce its newest ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse II, is now entering the final phase of her build with sea trials and final fittings. All in preparation for her debut sailing on April 13 — an 11-day Incredible Iberian Discovery, cruising from Lisbon to Barcelona and a summer season exploring the Mediterranean, Iceland and Scotland. And…
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When Emerald Cruises—known for its award-winning river cruise fleet in Europe and Southeast Asia—entered the ocean cruising market last year with their first 100-guest luxury yacht, Emerald Azzurra, travelers took notice. The one-of-a-kind yacht’s inaugural Mediterranean season sold out, and the 2023 Mediterranean season is on track to do the same. This November, both Emerald Azzurra and her twin, Emerald…
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Ecuadorian Ambassador to the United States, Ivonne A-Baki, hosted an exclusive dinner in Washington, DC to celebrate the introduction of the Galapagos Islands’ first permanent superyacht, Aqua Expeditions, Aqua Mare. Aqua Expeditions, the Singapore-based luxury small ship expeditions company, expanded its fleet in June with the launch of Aqua Mare, the first superyacht to sail among Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands. The seven-suite vessel offers 7- and 14-night itineraries exploring the…
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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection today announced the 2024 Mediterranean itineraries for its inaugural yacht, Evrima, are now open for reservations. Introducing 21 new voyages, the extended Mediterranean season spans from April through November 2024, offering travelers the space and freedom to enjoy a variety of destinations. The new season features voyages to quintessential Mediterranean destinations, including calls on the Greek…
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Emerald Cruises has unveiled their new collection of 2023 and 2024 ocean-going cruise itineraries on board the 100-passenger Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara luxury yachts, scheduled to debut in 2023. New additions include Caribbean and Central American cruises, transatlantic voyages and new ports of call across Mediterranean & Adriatic Seas. Details on all the new itineraries are available on Emerald…
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Celestia, a new handcrafted 45-meter Phinisi yacht designed to offer unforgettable journeys through the Indonesian archipelago, will officially set sail in January 2023. Designed by Cape Town-based interior designer Deirdre Renniers and engineered by naval architect Tresno Seery, the traditional Indonesian vessel becomes the latest and most sought-after addition to the cruise offerings in the iconic Coral Triangle (home to…
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Evrima, the inaugural yacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, celebrated an exciting moment this week with a series of successful sea trials. Viewed as one of the final shipbuilding milestones prior to launch, sea trials are a series of system tests that are carried out when the yacht is sailing on open waters. Evrima’s sea trials were led by Captain…
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