With Japan reopening to tourists for the first time since 2020, Azamara – the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – is offering brand-new travel experiences allowing guests to dive deeper into this trending destination, including new pre- and post-voyage land programs as well as new shore excursions in maiden port, Niigata. Travelers are invited aboard Azamara’s popular and nearly sold out Japan Country…
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Vietnam and Cambodia’s Most Luxurious River Expedition Cruise Returns to the Mekong
Aqua Expeditions, the global leader in luxury small ship expeditions, announces the anticipated return of Asia’s finest river cruise ship, Aqua Mekong. On September 23, Aqua Mekong resumed operations along Vietnam and Cambodia’s fabled Mekong River. Aqua Mekong offers 3-, 4- and 7-night itineraries with scheduled departures from Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Originally launched in…
Read MoreSilversea Cruises Returns to Asia Starting December 2022
Silversea Cruises®, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has confirmed its highly anticipated return to Asia, with four ships—Silver Shadow℠, Silver Whisper®, Silver Spirit®, and Silver Muse®—scheduled to sail in the region between December 2022 and May 2023. The intimate, 596-guest Silver Muse will become the cruise line’s first ship to sail in Asia since March 2020 when she departs Singapore…
Read MoreEmerald Cruises Launches New 2023/2024 Southeast Asia River Cruising Program
With the return of its popular Mekong River cruising program in October 2022, Emerald Cruises has launched their new 2023 & 2024 Vietnam, Cambodia and the Mekong River Cruising brochure, promising an inspiring collection of immersive and culture-rich itineraries exploring Southeast Asia. Guests will enjoy the luxury of cruising on board Emerald Harmony. Custom-built to sail into the heart of…
Read MoreCelestia Luxury Phinisi Yacht to Sail the Majestic Waters of the Indonesian Archipelago
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…
Read MoreBucket List Superyacht Sailing Charter Trips for 2022
Jungle covered islands, world-class diving, coral reefs teaming with marine life and pristine white powder sand beaches – Raja Ampat is a sublime archipelago of 1500 small islands and cays off the North-West tip of West Papua in Indonesia and like nowhere else on earth. And how better to explore these undiscovered islands than on board Prana by Atzaró –…
Read MoreBucket List Charter Sailing Trips in Indonesia Announced for 2021
Prana by Atzaro is the world’s ultimate luxurious charter. An Indonesian Phinisi super-yacht, loved by the Hollywood A List, the yacht sails all year following the calm waters of Komodo National Park, The Spice Islands and the magically unexplored islands of Raja Ampat in Indonesia. A beautiful hand-built boat, the biggest and most luxurious of its kind in the world,…
Read MoreViking to Launch New Ship for the Mekong River
Viking® (www.viking.com) will launch a new ship next summer for its popular Magnificent Mekong cruisetour. Currently under construction, the 80-guest Viking Saigon℠ is scheduled to debut for the August 30, 2021, cruisetour departure; the river cruise portion of the itinerary sails between Kampong Cham, Cambodia and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. “For many of our guests, Vietnam and Cambodia…
Read MoreBucket List Trips Around Undiscovered Indonesia
Prana by Atzaro, the world’s most luxurious charter Phinisi super-yacht based in Indonesia is to relaunch post coronavirus lockdown with some exciting new sailing routes from July 2020. The two new itineraries, from Alor to Maumere (The Coral Triangle) and Labuan Bajo to Bima, will sail through the beautiful and remote islands of Indonesia, past active volcanic islands, pink beaches, waters teeming with…
Read MoreWorld’s Most Luxurious Phinisi Superyacht Announces New Voyages
The magnificent luxury Phinisi super-yacht, Prana by Atzaro has just announced new voyages for 2019 and 2020. This beautiful hand-built boat is the biggest of its kind in the world. At just over 55 metres in length, Prana By Atzaro has been crafted in the style of a traditional Indonesian Phinisi (a sail boat with two masts), built entirely of ironwood and teak…
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