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Scenic Eclipse, Antarctica luxury cruise by Scenic

Top 5 luxury expedition cruises to Antarctica

By on Mar 15, 2023 in Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel
For many people a visit to Antarctica is a dream bucket list trip but access to the White Continent has never been so easy. New ships have come on to the market in the last few years making small luxury expeditions ever more accessible.
What to look forward to on an Amazon riverboat cruise in Ecuador

What to look forward to on an Amazon riverboat cruise in Ecuador

By on Mar 14, 2023 in Adventure Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel
Winding its way through nine nations and across the heart of South America, the mighty rivers of the Amazon make for the ultimate expedition in a near-mythological realm of unimaginable biodiversity and fascinating cultures.
Finding 'Epicurean Perfection' on a leading luxury ocean cruise line

Finding 'Epicurean Perfection' on a leading luxury ocean cruise line

By on Mar 06, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, unveiled immersive new culinary programming - Epicurean Perfection - inspiring culinary exploration and experiences.
Celebrity Apex Cruise: Days 4 to 7 - Belize, Cozumel, Grand Cayman and a day at sea

Celebrity Apex Cruise: Days 4 to 7 - Belize, Cozumel, Grand Cayman and a day at sea

By on Feb 27, 2023 in Belize, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel
For most guests it seemed only hours since Celebrity Apex had sailed from Fort Lauderdale. First we had docked at Key West for an introduction to one of the USA’s wackiest cities. Then, we had cruised west across the Caribbean.
Review: Swan Hellenic expedition cruise to Antarctica and the Weddell Sea (part 2)

Review: Swan Hellenic expedition cruise to Antarctica and the Weddell Sea (part 2)

By on Feb 23, 2023 in Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel
What can I expect from an expedition cruise to Antarctica? Is it really that cold and will I see any animals? All these questions became a regular occurrence in my dm's and inbox during my time on the Swan Hellenic Vega in Antarctica.
Review: Swan Hellenic expedition cruise to Antarctica and the Weddell Sea (part 1)

Review: Swan Hellenic expedition cruise to Antarctica and the Weddell Sea (part 1)

By on Feb 23, 2023 in Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel
Antarctica, a place that is still covered in mystery and only seen by brave explorers and in recent times by scientists and crazy adventurers that don't shy away from this cold elusive continent. Well, that's what most people say when you ask them about this vast wilderness at the very bottom of our planet.
Discover the ancient and modern wonders of the Croatian coast on board a luxury motor sailing yacht

Discover the ancient and modern wonders of the Croatian coast on board a luxury motor sailing yacht

By on Feb 17, 2023 in Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Regions
For those unfamiliar with the ‘land of a thousand islands’, Croatia dominates the jewel-like Adriatic with over 1500km of coastline, 78 inhabited islands plus hundreds of smaller islets and reefs.
Celebrity Apex Cruise: Days 1 to 3, Fort Lauderdale, Key West and a day at sea

Celebrity Apex Cruise: Days 1 to 3, Fort Lauderdale, Key West and a day at sea

By on Feb 16, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Florida, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
Making its maiden voyage in 2021, the Celebrity Apex still looks gleamingly new with state-of-the art high-tech. This is a ship that makes the most of technology to provide its 2,910 guests, served by over 1,300 crew, with a luxurious cruising experience.
The world's first digital cruise ship experience in the metaverse

The world's first digital cruise ship experience in the metaverse

By on Jan 23, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel
Celebrity Cruises®, known for next generation ships at the intersection of architecture, technology and design, is sailing into the future with the launch of a new virtual experience dubbed, the ‘Wonderverse’.
Orient Express unveils the world's largest sailing ship

Orient Express unveils the world's largest sailing ship

By on Jan 17, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel
140 years after the launch of its first luxury trains, the Orient Express legend continues with the unveiling of the world's largest sailing ship, Orient Express Silenseas.
Revolutionary new ship for Silversea Cruises: Silver Nova

Revolutionary new ship for Silversea Cruises: Silver Nova

By on Jan 11, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel
Silversea Cruises® has revealed full details on the public venues aboard its new ship Silver Nova℠, including the largest array of bars, lounges, and restaurants of any ultra-luxury cruise ship.
More ways to see the best of the Caribbean

More ways to see the best of the Caribbean

By on Jan 08, 2023 in Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel
On the heels of winning “Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean” for the 20th year in a row*, Royal Caribbean International has introduced its 2024-2025 year-long and summer Caribbean cruises that will set the stage for the best family vacations.
7 of the best cruise destinations for seeing penguins in the wild

7 of the best cruise destinations for seeing penguins in the wild

By on Jan 08, 2023 in Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel
Travel industry executives attribute the increase in luxury cruise bookings that include the chance to see penguins in their natural habitat to "the Sir David Attenborough effect".
5 reasons why a Galapagos cruise program is a unique experience

5 reasons why a Galapagos cruise program is a unique experience

By on Jan 06, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel
Charles Darwin founded his theory of evolution in this place, whilst others know it as one of the natural wonders of the world; truth be told, the reasons that make the Galapagos Islands special are endless.
Cruise the coastline of northern Italy where art and architecture sit side by side with nature

Cruise the coastline of northern Italy where art and architecture sit side by side with nature

By on Dec 13, 2022 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Consider that some of northern Italy’s best-kept secrets are only accessible by boat and you have the perfect recipe for a luxury Italian yacht charter.
CroisiEurope's Loire river cruise, France

CroisiEurope's Loire river cruise, France

By on Jul 08, 2022 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Beginning in Nantes, the chic capital of the Loire-Atlantic region, CroisiEurope’s Loire Princess is the only river cruiser on France’s longest river.