Cruise
Silversea Sails Back To The Galapagos
Silversea Cruises is returning to service in the Galapagos Islands with its new ship, Silver Origin. The ship arrived in San Cristóbal on April 30 and it will begin its inaugural season on June 19 and full vaccinations will be mandatory for guests and crew embarking on the ship. The Silver Origin is the first ship to join Silversea Cruises’ fleet since it joined the Royal Caribbean Group and it is also the cruise line’s first destination-specific ship. The Silver Origin will sail on two alternating itineraries that incorporate five maiden calls, including the island of...
Royal Caribbean Sets A Course For Alaska
Royal Caribbean International is returning to Alaska this summer, marking the first step in its U.S. comeback. The cruise company unveiled plans to launch its Alaska season with 7-night cruises – roundtrip from Seattle – on Serenade and Ovation of the Seas, beginning July 19 and August 13, respectively. After more than a year with cruising on pause and the significant impact it has had on Alaskan communities, travellers can now chart a course for the culture-rich destinations they have looked forward to discovering while helping revive the local economies. The new summer...
Holland America Ready To Restart Alaska Sailings
Holland America Line is planning to restart its cruises to Alaska in July, with roundtrip sailings from Seattle, Washington aboard Nieuw Amsterdam. The announcement of the restart comes following the passage of the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, work with Alaska government officials and recent guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Bookings are open for the 10 Saturday departures that will operate from July 24 through Oct. 2. The seven-day “Alaskan Explorer” itinerary calls at Juneau, Icy Strait Point, Sitka and Ketchikan. Scenic cruising...
Celestyal Set To Sail With Experience In 2022
Celestyal Cruises has announced that its new flagship, the Celestyal Experience will set sail beginning on March 5, 2022 with the seven-night “Three Continents” itinerary. Added to the fleet in 2020, it was scheduled to be introduced in 2021, but its deployment had to be delayed until 2022. The Celestyal Experience has a capacity of up to 1,800-guests in 789 staterooms, 166 of which feature balconies, sea terraces and bridge-view verandas; and it recently underwent an extensive refurbishment. Celestyal Cruises’ chief commercial officer, Leslie Peden said: “As we begin to...
Get Active With Emerald Cruises
Emerald Cruises wants to keep its passengers active and it has been doing that through its EmeraldACTIVE tour program that it has been offering to its passengers since 2016. Since then, program offerings have grown by close to 50% and are available on all its river sailings in Europe and Asia, with new activities like kayaking and canoeing being added. In 2019, Emerald Cruises introduced a dedicated activity manager on all of its European river cruises, and who will lead the EmeraldACTIVE tours, offer onboard group fitness programs and assist guests with planning individual cycling...
Uniworld Set To Sail The ‘Rivers Of The World’ In 2023
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is getting ready to set sail on its inaugural Rivers of the World cruise for 2023. The 46-night trip will depart on May 20, 2023, and take travellers to nine countries aboard five luxury Super Ships combining both cruise and land. The itinerary is the first of its kind for the brand, including exclusive experiences and special surprises throughout the journey. Ellen Bettridge, president and CEO of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, said that: “At Uniworld, we always have elevation at top of mind and strive to continuously take steps forward in...
Norwegian Prima Set To Sail In The Summer Of 2022
Norwegian Cruise Line is now taking bookings for summer 2022 sailings of the Norwegian Prima – the first of the six ships in the cruies company’s new Prima Class. The Norwegian Prima will be 965 feet long, 142,500 gross tons and able to accommodate 3,215 guests at double occupancy. Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, said that: “Despite not having sailed in more than a year, we never stopped working and innovating, we never once pressed pause.” Sommer continued: “In fact, we doubled down on our brand investment in order to deliver unforgettable...
Something Special From Avalon Waterways
Avalon Waterways has something special on the itinerary in 2022. Actually, it has two once-in-a-decade events that it will set a course to – The Floriade in the Netherlands and the Oberammergau Passion Play in Germany. Passion at Play: Oberammergau Cruises -- Avalon Waterways’ special Passion Play departures include premier seating for the Passion Play and accommodations in Oberammergau. Avalon is offering three (3) Oberammergau itineraries in 2022 sailing the Rhine and Danube Rivers. Bloom & Grow: Floriade Cruises -- Avalon is also inviting travellers to be their guest at...