Cruise Destinations
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The Aranui 5 sets off again to discover the Marquesas
Aranui Cruises will begin sailing with passengers again on August 8, 2020 heading toward the marvelous Marquesas Islands in French Polynesia. The resumption of cruising was made possible by the lifting of local travel restrictions in French Polynesia starting on July 15th. Just one cruise, reserved strictly for local passengers, already took place on July 18th. […]
Coral Expeditions: discovering the Coral Sea
The heart of Coral Expeditions is the Great Barrier Reef, where this small Australian company began its cruise activity 35 years ago. In this time of uncertainty and global challenges, Coral Expeditions has of course chosen to resume from the Great Barrier Reef with brand new itineraries with the highest safety protocols. These new departures […]
SeaDream Yacht Club: cruises have resumed
The first SeaDream Yacht Club Norwegian cruise itinerary left from Oslo on June 20. It is the first company in the luxury sector to resume cruising after the prolonged interruption, which started in March 2020, caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The itineraries offered by SeaDream in Norway have met with great success. The initial schedule […]
Royal Caribbean: from Venice to Ravenna in 2021
Royal Caribbean International recently informed passengers with reservations for cruises departing from Venice in the summer of 2021 that their new home port will be Ravenna, a city about 140km from Venice. In summer 2021, the Rhapsody of the Seas is the ship that will welcome guests in Ravenna instead of Venice for their Royal […]
Disney Cruise Line: restarting in August
Disney Cruise Line, just like all the other cruise ship companies, suspended their activities and many departures were cancelled around the world. The entire Disney Magic European season was cancelled, just like Alaska and their traditional cruises in the Caribbean. However, a new beginning is around the corner and it is already possible to book […]
Ponant: cruises in France beginning in July
Ponant is restarting its cruise scheduling using six ships of the fleet, with itineraries to explore France and truly wonderful places to discover. From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, 5 departure ports for 5 different itineraries with a style that is similar to the concept of expedition cruises: few passengers, unusual stopovers, cultural insights and […]
SeaDream: cruises in Norway starting in June
SeaDream Yacht Club is restarting with cruises in Norway during the month of June, after the suspension of all itineraries that occured mid-March up to the present. The itineraries in Norway range in length between 7 and 12 days and offer cruising among fjords, cities and the beautiful Lofoten Islands. There are 9 initial cruises planned, […]
Silversea: Antarctica photographed by Steve mccurry
The photographer Steve McCurry has photographed Antarctica for the first time in his career, traveling on board the Silver Cloud operated by Silversea during a 10 day cruise that departed on December 10, 2019. McCurry went through the Drake Passage to capture enchanting images of the Antarctic Sound, of the Antarctic Peninsula and the South […]
Silversea at the Monaco Grand Prix
As in 2019, Silversea is offering a series of events for the upcoming Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix. Three different bespoke experiences that will immerse fans in the inimitable and legendary atmosphere of Formula One on 23 and 24 May 2020. It is the Silversea’s Monaco Grand Prix 2020 sailing, aboard Silver Spirit. Not […]
Seadream presents the new itineraries for 2022
SeaDream Yacht Club will be in the United States for the first time with new itineraries south of Florida from 2022 onward. The Seadream II has announced 33 new trips in the West Indies in 2022. The newly inaugurated season is full of new destinations starting from January 2022 to April of the same year. For […]
Arctic Wildlife Cruising 2020 – some tips
Arctic wildlife cruising Arctic wildlife cruising is for you if you’ve always wanted to commune with dolphins or sing with whales as they majestically sail by your ship. Experience truly breath-taking scenery and catch some unforgettable wildlife sights on your Arctic cruise. Capture precious film of our ocean-based cousins, polar bears and other fascinating creatures. […]
Lindblad Expeditions: in Alaska with Kids!
Cruising with kids in Alaska just got cheaper! Lindblad Expeditions has announced a wonderful offer for families traveling with kids (up to 22 years old!) for 2020 cruises to Alaska. The offer includes two incredible ways to save. The first is a discount on up to two children ages 22 or under when traveling with […]
Six of the best cruises with a private island
Looking for a private island? Here are six cruises recommended by Lisa Magloff for Cruising Journal that include a visit to an exclusive island paradise. The cruise industry has been in for a great deal of criticism of late for its negative impact on many destinations. At the same time, sharing a port with […]
Oceania Cruises 2021: new destinations and longer stays
The world’s leading culinary and destination cruise line, Oceania Cruises, announced its now available Europe & North America voyages for 2021. The Collection has been revamped for 2021 with fantastic itineraries that include more overnight stays and unique destinations. With some 70 overnights, these voyages allow for deeper immersion into each destination. Soak up the […]
MSC Cruises arrives in Greenland for the first time
The MSC Orchestra made a stop for the first time in Nuuk after crossing the iconic strait of Prince Christian Sund The MSC Orchestra is the first of the MSC Cruises‘ ships to have made a stop in Greenland. MSC Cruises has reached a new milestone in its path to global expansion. The ship, after […]
With SeaDream in the Mediterranean and Israel
It is now possible to book SeaDream Yacht Club’s 2021 Mediterranean season. For the very first time SeaDream will stop in the port of Ashdod, Israel. From Ashdod it is possible to visit both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem – the top two Israeli destinations. SeaDream offers wonderful itineraries and six new ports of call for the […]
A cultural cruise on the Baltic
Abercrombie & Kent Develops New Cultural Cruise Exploring the Baltic Sea Discover Europe and Asia on A&K’s Luxurious, All-Inclusive Expedition Cruises In response to the growing interest in immersive cultural journeys, Abercrombie & Kent is expanding its 2020 portfolio of Luxury Expedition CruisesSM withCruising the Baltic Sea: Copenhagen to St. Petersburg, a comprehensive voyage that explores t
Cruising to Israel, Tunisia, Turkey? The situation
Cruises in Israel, Turkey and Tunisia? A look at the situation MSC Cruises has announced the return of Israel to its regular itinerary. This fascinating destination will be among the destinations of the 2019/20 winter cruises of MSC Opera which will board its passengers from the ports of Genoa and Civitavecchia. This “Lirica” class ship […]
Paul Gauguin: new itineraries and excursions in Tahiti Iti
BELLEVUE, WASH. – March 20, 2018 – Paul Gauguin Cruises (www.pgcruises.com), operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, debuts a 7-night Society Islands & Tahiti Iti itinerary along with new shore and SCUBA diving excursions. Paul Gauguin Cruises is the first cruise line to visit the port city of […]