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Epic Voyages With Lindblad, National Geographic
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has designed eight epic voyages that provide extraordinary opportunities to see the world. These extended-length excursions will bring guests to seldom-seen and rarely explored destinations, reminiscent of true exploration of years past – longer, to more remote areas, and more time with fellow explorers. Navigate New Zealand's verdant coastlines and watch for whales, dolphins, and seals. Encounter Indonesia’s many cultures along its lush tropical isles. These wide-ranging itineraries are carefully crafted with Lindblad Expeditions' 50+...
Explora Journeys Unveils Homes at Sea Concept
Explora Journeys has unveiled the design of its Ocean Terrace Suites on its first ship, EXPLORA I, ahead of its maiden journey in May 2023. The innovative ship will seamlessly blend elegant Swiss precision with modern European craftsmanship and vibrant design, to create luxurious, serene, and spacious ‘Homes at Sea’ ranging from 377 square feet on the Ocean Terrace category up to 3,014 square feet for the Owners Residence. Each suite has been created with simplicity and comfort as the focus, while presenting unrivalled space and privacy to offer a real ‘Home at Sea’. The...
AQV Adds New Pacific Coast Sailing
American Queen Voyages is launching a new Pacific Coast sailing on Ocean Victory from San Diego, CA, to San José (Puntarenas), Costa Rica; as well as offering a choice of two shorter voyages from San Diego, CA, to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to San José (Puntarenas), Costa Rica. The new itineraries on the 186-guest vessel will explore the region with 15-, eight-, and nine-day voyage options beginning Oct. 3, 2022. As an added bonus, and for the first time in the cruise line’s history, American Queen Voyages is offering Free Air from select gateways...
Riviera River Cruises Offers Croatian Yacht Cruise
Sail the glistening waters of the Adriatic Sea and anchor in picturesque ports along Croatia’s dazzling Dalmatian coast on a new yacht cruise available in 2023 from Riviera River Cruises. On the Split, Hvar and the Delights of Dalmatia Yacht Cruise, guests will board the twin-masted MS Mendula and visit the Mediterranean landscape of Brac, lush Hvar, forested Korcula, remote Vis and pretty Solta, as well as medieval Trogir and Split, Croatia’s second-largest city. Along the way, stop in idyllic, unspoiled locations to swim from the platform at the back of the ship. The...
Holland America Celebrates One Year Back Cruising
Holland America Line’s guests and team members celebrated an important milestone recently -- marking one full year of a return to sailing after the cruise industry pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nieuw Amsterdam was the line’s first ship back, resuming cruising July 24, 2021, in Seattle, Washington. The ship reached the one-year mark while in port in Whitter, Alaska. Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line, said: “The emotions and excitement from a year ago still resonate today as destinations around the world open and we persist in fully getting back to...
The Silver Endeavour Joins The Fleet
Silversea Cruises has welcomed the Silver Endeavour to its fleet. The fifth expedition ship in its fleet of 11, Silver Endeavour was designed to take travellers to the world’s most remote destinations, including both Polar Regions and it will enter service in November 2022, replacing Silver Explorer from the 2022/2023 Antarctica season -- including the ship’s highly popular Antarctica Bridge sailings. Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO, Silversea Cruises, said: “One of the most luxurious expedition ships afloat, Silver Endeavour will accelerate our strategy of growth,...
Silversea Sets Sail With 2025 World Cruise
Silversea Cruises has opened an exclusive pre-sale on its Controtempo World Cruise for 2025, inviting guests to journey offbeat to 59 destinations in 30 countries across four continents. Unveiled by the cruise line’s executives during a special live-streamed event, the 136-day Controtempo World Cruise will depart Tokyo for New York on Jan. 13, 2025. Guests will journey aboard Silversea’s ultra-luxury Silver Dawn? for the global voyage, marking the first time a Muse-class ship has hosted a World Cruise. The Controtempo World Cruise 2025 was unveiled to selected guests and...
Explora Journeys Unveils Destination Experiences
Explora Journeys has released its first set of Destination Experiences, as part of the Mediterranean Inaugural Journeys Collection of EXPLORA I. The selection of experiences around the Mediterranean will feature well-known destinations such as Ibiza in Spain, discovered through a different lens and lesser-known ports, rarely visited by cruise ships such as Calvi in Corsica, France or Kastellorizo in Greece. At every destination, Explora Journeys will provide opportunities for guests to discover authentic Mediterranean cultural, historical, and culinary delights from an...