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Cruise Saudi: the charm of Saudi Arabia

Jeddah and the Al Ahsa Oasis  could be the next must-do shore excursions. Damman could soon be the Arabic Gulf’s Southampton and Yanbu its new Tilbury. Or Miami. Two years ago, the Cruise Saudi campaign was officially launched to develop the infrastructure and services required to scale a full-suite cruise market in Saudi Arabia Cruise […]

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Iceland and Greenland with Explora Journeys

Majestic glaciers and icebergs, shimmering fjords and untamed polar bears, seabirds, whales and seals are what Explora Journeys guests can expect to see on cruises in Iceland and Greenland. An Arctic adventure to discover the history and culture of the Nordic countries, sustainable lifestyles and rich wildlife. For those who want to explore far and […]

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Costa Cruises launches Costa Voyages

Costa Cruises launches Costa Voyages, a new cruise experience designed to offer a unique experience on long itineraries. With new itineraries, unique entertainment and exceptional cuisine. From September 2023, Costa Voyages will depart from six ships in the fleet: Costa Favolosa, Costa Fortuna, Costa Firenze, Costa Fascinosa, Costa Pacifica and Costa Diadema. With cruises from […]

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A-ROSA Cruises Extends Season 2023-2024

A-ROSA River Cruises is extending the end of the 2023 season and bringing forward the start of the 2024 season on several ships on both the Rhine and Danube. In order to offer an even wider choice of itineraries, the 2023 season will end on January 31, 2024 instead of January 11 as previously planned. […]

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Swan Hellenic: 2024 Expedition Voyages

Swan Hellenic has unveiled details of its 2024 Expedition Voyages, which will take guests to almost every coast from pole to pole, with iconic expeditions to places never before visited. Explorations span the globe, from the Arctic to Antarctica and the rest of the world, with a choice of 8-day voyages to epic 21-night expeditions, […]

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Aranui announces special offers for summer 2023

Aranui Cruises has announced special promotions for this summer, with 20% discounts on cruises to the Marquesas Islands and a stopover in Bora Bora on the Austral Islands cruise in French Polynesia. For departures from July 1 to August 12, 2023, Aranui Cruises is offering a 20% discount or single supplement reduction and special children’s […]

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The Curious and the Sea: the 140 days World Cruise

Silversea Cruises has opened an exclusive pre-sale on a 140-day World Cruise for 2026, named ‘The Curious and the Sea,’ which will visit more destinations than any voyage in the company’s history, 70 destinations in 37 countries. Guests will embark Silver Dawn, one of the most luxurious ships at sea, in Fort Lauderdale on January […]

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Hapag-Lloyd: Winter Escape on Europa and Europa 2

Escape the European winter and fill up on vitamin D without supplements: this is the “Winter Escape” campaign for those seeking relaxation aboard MS EUROPA and MS EUROPA 2. World-class service, cuisine and entertainment Both the Europa and the Europa 2 are known for their exclusive ambience and set standards at sea with a crew-to-guest […]

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AmaWaterways: sailing to Colombia

Done the Danube? Ticked off the Rhine, Moselle, Garonne, Douro and the Nile? The Brahmaputra, Mekong and Ganges all done and dusted? And the Amazon as well? Rivered out? Not yet, you shouldn’t be. The latest river opened for cruising is Colombia’s Rio Magdalena. At 1612kms, it the largest river system in the higher Andes. […]

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Uniworld Sets Sail on First World Cruise

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has launched its inaugural “Rivers of the World” voyage in Cairo, completing the first leg of the 46-night journey. The itinerary is the first of its kind for Uniworld, taking guests to nine countries onboard five luxurious super ships that combine cruise and land travel. The itinerary includes exclusive experiences and […]

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Aranui Cruises: A Cruise in French Polynesia

300 miles south of Tahiti, the Austral Islands are still a wild and mysterious land where white sandy beaches plunge into beautiful blue waters and lush mountains overlook green valleys dotted with caves and ancient burial sites. The Aranui 5, known as the “Cargo to Paradise”, an exclusive passenger and cargo vessel, will depart Papeete, […]

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Silversea: World Cruise 2026 Details Revealed

Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has unveiled details of its 140-day World Cruise 2026, called “The Curious and the Sea”, which will be the company’s most diverse voyage. World Cruise 2026 will depart Fort Lauderdale on January 6, 2026 aboard Silver Dawn to explore 70 destinations in 37 countries, with 26 new ports […]

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Explora I: Destination Experience Details Revealed

Further details of EXPLORA I’s Destination Experiences have been revealed by Explora Journeys, with the first season set to launch in the Caribbean in November 2023.  The long stops will give Explora I travelers the opportunity to get to know the culture, nature and rich gastronomy of each place; divided into small groups of 2 […]

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Silversea: Explore Africa and the Indian Ocean

Sculpted sand dunes, dazzling white beaches, abundant wildlife and crystal clear seas are just some of the beauty to be discovered on a Silversea Cruises expedition in Africa and the Indian Ocean. In fact, Silversea offers luxury cruises to the ends of the earth to discover unknown, hard-to-reach destinations, and is planning more and more […]

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Taking a Cruise to See the Northern Lights in Finland

Embarking on a cruise to witness the Northern Lights in Finland is an extraordinary winter escapade. Let’s explore the enchanting wonders of this country and the ins and outs of taking a Northern Lights cruise. With our help, you’ll have all the information you need to plan your dream trip to a winter wonderland and […]

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Silversea: Two New Grand Voyages in 2024

Silversea Cruises, a company dedicated to luxury cruising, has announced two new Grand Voyages for 2024 that will offer travelers in-depth explorations of the regions they will visit. Grand Voyages are a very important product for Silversea, and every aspect of them is tailored to create memorable and meaningful experiences for guests, from the different […]

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Swan Hellenic: New Expedition Cruises to Africa

Swan Hellenic has announced its cultural expedition cruises to Africa for 2023, offering inquisitive explorers 9 extraordinary cultural expedition cruises between March and November 2023, with voyages ranging from 8 to 14 days on the new elegant 5-star ships SH Diana and SH Vega. Guests travelling along the coast of Africa are accompanied by world-renowned […]

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Aqua Mekong: a luxury trip to Indochina

Aqua Expeditions, a company that offers intimate expeditions on small boats to remote destinations, offers guests the opportunity to discover the vibrant life of the Mekong River, characterized by a rich culture shaped by centuries of heritage and tradition, aboard the Aqua Mekong. From the hustle and bustle of the floating markets to the tuk-tuks […]

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Explora Journeys: The Caribbean’s Tropical Paradise

Explora Journeys, a luxury cruise brand of the MSC Group, offers guests the opportunity to be pampered by the warmth of the tropical paradise of the Caribbean, combining maritime history, culture and culinary delights. When people talk about the Caribbean, they immediately think of wide beaches and crystal clear waters, but this earthly paradise has […]

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Silversea: A unique event in the Philippines

Silversea Cruises, on February 10, hosted a tailor-made event for about 300 guests by renting the entire island of Kalanggaman in the Philippines. Guests traveling on the South Side Story World Cruise 2023 aboard Silver Shadow enjoyed a particularly engaging cultural event on the idyllic island of Kalanggaman, nestled between Cebu and Leyte in the […]

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Discovering Antarctica with Ponant

After 28 days of sailing and 6,500 nautical miles covered, the luxury ice-breaking ship Le Commandant Charcot of Ponant has completed its first semi-circumnavigation of the southern continent On February 14th, 2023 in Lytteltoln, New Zealand, one of the most ambitious expeditions beyond the Antarctic Circle was concluded, ranking as one of the longest expedition […]

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Explora I: Destination Experiences in Northern Europe

Luxury travel and lifestyle brand Explora Journeys has announced details of its first series of destination experiences for EXPLORA I, the first of six luxury ships to join its fleet. The extraordinary Northern  European experiences will feature a mix of well-known destinations, which will be explored from unusual perspectives such as Copenhagen or Edinburgh, and […]

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Windstar Cruises: Ports where “smaller is better”

More and more ports, famous cities and environmentally sensitive maritime areas are banning large and mega ships due to excessive tourism, limiting the number of ships or even the number of visitors. Although still not very popular, there are cruise lines, such as Windstar Cruises, which have ships that accommodate about 350 guests, similar to […]

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Swan Hellenic: the extraordinary nature of Antarctica

Swan Hellenic offers its guests epic and unrepeatable expeditions to discover the extraordinary nature of Antarctica. Antarctica is a destination that offers incomparable moments and experiences every day. From enchanting icebergs and glaciers to fjords, not forgetting the magnificent albatrosses that accompany you through this pristine environment, chirping penguins and lounging seals. With Swan

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