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Silversea: Silver Origin christened
Silversea Cruises christened Silver Origin during an expedition-inspired ceremony in San Cristobal, in the Galápagos Islands. Guests took to the water with Silver Origin‘s Zodiacs, raising a glass of champagne as Silversea officially welcomed the ship into its fleet, before Johanna Carrión, an esteemed environmentalist and permanent resident of the Galápagos Islands, was unveiled as […]
J Fashion Show 2022: Fashion aboard Costa Toscana
The J Fashion Show 2022 on board the new flagship Costa Toscana went on stage today in the waters of the Portofino bay. The context is that of the beautiful new Costa Toscana ship, inspired by the beauties of the Italian region and representative of a new generation of units for the Costa Cruises’ fleet. […]
Explora Journeys: the construction of the fleet continues
The “coin ceremony” of Explora I, the first of four luxury cruise ships ordered from the Italian shipbuilding group by MSC Group’s Cruise Division for the new luxury brand Explora Journeys, took place today at Fincantieri‘s Monfalcone shipyard. Construction of Explora I began in June 2021 and the unit will enter service in May 2023. […]
Silversea unveils the innovative Silver Nova suites
Silversea Cruises today unveiled the details of its highly anticipated suite collection which will debut on Silver Nova in summer 2023. The 364 suites will be divided into 13 categories. The innovative interior of Silver Nova will offer an even more exclusive experience to guests. Silver Nova ‘s suites will expand horizontally, the entire length […]
Aqua Blu resumes Bali-Komodo expeditions
Aqua Expeditions will resume its operations in Indonesia with Aqua Blu starting April 30, 2022, offering 7-night trips from Bali to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Komodo National Park. Both April and May groups and private charters will be able to embark on the Aqua Blu directly upon international arrival, while individual travelers can sail from […]
Atlas Ocean Voyages: Wedding in Antarctica
Atlas Ocean Voyages celebrated the first official wedding in Antarctica last February, the month of love. The bride and groom exchanged vows on Danko Island during a 15-minute ceremony, officiated by Marriage Officer Bryan Clark. During World Navigator‘s current nine-night expedition to Antarctica, which began February 14, Atlas Ocean Voyages performed four weddings and three […]
Adventure Canada: Wonders of Europe
Adventure Canada allows its guests to discover some of Europe’s best kept secrets, thanks to European expeditions scheduled for 2023 that will explore rich cultures and mystical landscapes across North Atlantic Europe. An immersion in history among the Standing Stones, the Brochs, the ruins and castles of Scotland, mighty volcanoes, caves, cliffs and fjords in […]
Ponant in collaboration with Sir David Attenborough
Le Commandant Charcot, a luxury polar exploration vessel of the French cruise line Ponant, partnered with the British polar research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough on their mission in support of the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration. Le Commandant Charcot and RRS Sir David Attenborough recently entered service in 2021, with their missions to operate in […]
Explora Journeys appoints its Head of Culinary
Explora Journeys, the luxury brand of MSC Group’s Cruise division, has appointed Franck Garanger Head of Culinary to curate and define nine distinct culinary experiences aboard their new EXPLORA I. Focused on healthy and delicious food from local and sustainable sources, Explora Journeys has a mission to ensure that its guests can immerse themselves in […]
Havila Voyages: the success of Havila Capella
Havila Castor, second new ship for Havila Voyages, will suffer a delay in delivery due to some supply problems encountered by the Turkish shipyard Tersan. The very first trips scheduled for May 2022 have been canceled, but Havila Castor will still join Havila Capella for the summer season in Norway. Meanwhile, the firs unit is […]
Silversea launches the Grand Voyage South America 24
Silversea Cruises launches its all-new 71-day Grand Voyage to Central and South America aboard Silver Nova, Silversea‘s new flagship. Setting sail on January 4, 2024, Silversea guests will travel to 38 destinations in 18 different countries, traveling in the luxury cruise line’s signature level of service. For the first time, and for all subsequent Grand […]
Albatros Expeditions: Ocean Albatros keel laid
Expedition cruise company Albatros Expeditions celebrated the laying of the keel for the Ocean Albatros, the sixth Infinity-class ship built by SunStone. The ceremony was held at China Merchant Heavy Industries in Haimen, where the construction of the ship that will represent the second unit in service for Albatros Expeditions starting from March 2023 is […]
Royal takes over Wonder of the Seas!
Royal Caribbean International has taken delivery of Wonder of the Seas, the highly anticipated and innovative ship in the award-winning cruise line. Marking the completion of three years of construction, a traditional flag change ceremony with shipyard partner Chantiers de l’Atlantique was held in Marseille, France. Wonder of the Seas will make its official debut […]
Ambition: Ambassador Cruise Line expands its fleet
Ambassador Cruise Line buys a second ship, Ambition, and expands the fleet before it even begins cruise operations. Ambassador Cruise Line, the new British cruise line that has just announced that it has added Ambition to its fleet, thus completing a fleet of two units even before starting operations, is an enthusiastic sign. The ship, […]
American Cruise Lines presents Project Blue
American Cruise Lines is pleased to reveal details of Project Blue, a brand new fleet of ships for the U.S. market. The company announced plans for 12 sister ships that will represent more than double the current domestic capacity for domestic coastal cruises. Featuring an innovative hybrid catamaran design, these ships will have unprecedented near-shore […]
“Viking Neptune” launched in Ancona
On 13 January 2022 “Viking Neptune” was inaugurated at the Ancona plant. She is the new Fincantieri cruise ship for Viking Cruises. The unit will position itself in the small unit market segment. In fact, like the twin units, she will be equipped with 465 cabins and will be able to accommodate up to 930 […]
Norwegian Cruise Line presents Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Cruise Line starts the year with great news by presenting Norwegian Viva, the second ship of the new Prima Class, currently under construction at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard. Norwegian Viva will sail in June 2023, offering itineraries in the Mediterranean and calling at major port cities in southern Europe, including Lisbon in Portugal, Trieste and […]
Budget-Friendly Resources for Your Cruise to Alaska
Alaska is one of the most remote travel destinations in the United States. Because of the state’s breathtaking beauty, it’s also a very popular destination among domestic and international travelers alike. As a result, a trip to Alaska can be pricey! The good news is that it’s possible to travel to Alaska on any budget […]
Costa Firenze on an itinerary in the Mediterranean
The story of a cruise in the Mediterranean aboard the new Costa Firenze, a Costa Cruises ship. Eventually we get to cruise on the brand new ship after a delay in delivery and Covid pandemic. Pushing back this inaugural 3-month season by 18 months. 20th October to 27th October 2020 Cabin number: 9205 – Forward […]
Private Yacht Cruises with SeaDream Yacht Club
Planning now for 2023 and beyond, SeaDream Yacht Club invites individuals and corporate clients to consider the endless opportunities and benefits of a private charter. A SeaDream private charter is designed to provide an unforgettable experience tailored to the client’s interests and desires. Having control of the guest list is one of the many benefits […]
SH Minerva: first Swan Hellenic cruise set sail
With SH Minerva‘s New Year’s cruise, Swan Hellenic inaugurates its activity and sets out to discover Antarctica. The new ship set sail from Ushuaia to celebrate the new year with a 9-day Antarctic cruise. The first guests of the SH Minerva, in the charge of Captain Tuomo Leskinen and Hotel Director Philipp Reutener, celebrated the […]
Tradewind: the program for the 2022/23 season
Tradewind Voyages has confirmed its full schedule for the 2022/23 season with the Golden Horizon, which will make its inaugural Caribbean voyage to Barbados this November. Complementing the Mediterranean debut in May 2022, the following years’ season schedule is also announced with departures from Portugal in April 2023. The Caribbean season offers a wide selection […]
Seabourn unveils its 2023 expedition voyages
Seabourn, has announced an exciting series of adventurous voyages for the summer of 2023 on its two new expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit. The schedule includes several stops to the Northeast and Northwest Passages in the Arctic, where guests will discover two of the world’s most remote and fascinating regions rich in history, […]
Scenic: new Antarctic itineraries 2023/2024
Scenic is introducing new itineraries that allow guests to avoid the nearly two-day trip to the Drake Canal by flying from Punta Arenas, Chile, to meet the ultra-luxury Yacht Discovery line, Scenic Eclipse, on King George Island in Antarctica, the largest of the South Shetland Islands. Guests booking one of the new 2023/24 Antarctica itineraries […]