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Rivieria's voyage around Corsica on the Star Clipper

Rivieria's voyage around Corsica on the Star Clipper

By on Sep 08, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, France, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Sailing south-east from the glamour of the Côte d’Azur - the glittering trio of Nice, Cannes and St Tropez - the Star Clipper leaves one of France’s richest departments for a rugged, rural island. The four-masted Star Clipper, a nautical tribute to the golden age of sail, slices through the Mediterranean as we approach Corsica.
Seabourn Pursuit - their second purpose-built ultra-luxury expedition ship

Seabourn Pursuit - their second purpose-built ultra-luxury expedition ship

By on Aug 06, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, has taken delivery of its second expedition ship, Seabourn Pursuit, in an official handover maritime ceremony at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy.
Ultra-luxury suites on Seabourn's new expedition vessel

Ultra-luxury suites on Seabourn's new expedition vessel

By on Jul 20, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel
Seabourn is excited to introduce the luxurious Seabourn Pursuit, the second purpose-built expedition vessel in its fleet. With a launch scheduled for Summer 2023, Seabourn Pursuit will offer 132 oceanfront veranda suites, providing guests with a comfortable and elevated experience during their voyage.
Review: Riverside Mozart, Treasures of the Danube Eastbound

Review: Riverside Mozart, Treasures of the Danube Eastbound

By on Jul 10, 2023 in Austria, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Hungary, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
“Best ship on the Danube”, announced a veteran of countless cruises, both ocean and river, as he sat at the cocktail bar. He was congratulating himself on his astute selection of Riverside Mozart from around 200 ships that cruise the Danube.
The White Continent in all its facets: PONANT's Winter 2024-2025 expeditions

The White Continent in all its facets: PONANT's Winter 2024-2025 expeditions

By on Jun 04, 2023 in Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel
Twenty-six! That’s the number of sailings for which PONANT has just launched sales for voyages to Antarctica for winter 2024-2025, backed by 30 years of experience in the region.
The Curious and the Sea: Silversea Cruises' World Cruise covering 70 destinations, 37 countries, 140 days

The Curious and the Sea: Silversea Cruises' World Cruise covering 70 destinations, 37 countries, 140 days

By on May 26, 2023 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Cruises & Boat Travel, India, Indonesia, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tunisia, Worldwide
Silversea Cruises®, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has unveiled details on its 140-day World Cruise 2026, ‘The Curious and the Sea’—the most diverse and immersive voyage in the cruise line’s history, which broadens the largest collection of extended sailings in ultra-luxury cruising.
Cruising along the Turkish Riviera on board a private charter gulet

Cruising along the Turkish Riviera on board a private charter gulet

By on Apr 30, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Turkey
Luxury yacht charters in Turkey are centred along the Aegean coast in the south and west of the country where the clear blue water gives the Turquoise Coast its name. There are an infinite number of secluded bays, lovely bustling harbours and cities such as Bodrum to enjoy.
How to get a suite upgrade with Silversea Cruises

How to get a suite upgrade with Silversea Cruises

By on Apr 24, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel
Silversea Cruises®, the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line, is inviting travellers to indulge their wanderlust with its new Suite Upgrades promotion. The offer applies to new bookings made through May 31, 2023, and provides exclusive benefits on select voyages departing before May 31, 2024.
VIVA TWO christened for luxury cruising on Europe's rivers

VIVA TWO christened for luxury cruising on Europe's rivers

By on Mar 29, 2023 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Germany, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Blue and silver confetti drifted on the Rhine breeze. A bottle of Champagne cracked on the bow. The ship’s horn boomed across Dusseldorf. “It’s a beautiful day” played on the sound system and VIVA TWO was triumphantly christened.
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.