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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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
Silversea Cruises now fully operational

Silversea Cruises now fully operational

By on Jun 10, 2022 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide
Since Silver Moon℠ first set sail on June 18, 2021, Silversea has led the global restart of ultra-luxury cruising.
CroisiEurope's Charming Provence cruise, France

CroisiEurope's Charming Provence cruise, France

By on May 05, 2022 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
For six nights and seven days, the 22 berth MS Anne-Marie, a luxurious hotel barge, departs from Arles into the rivers and canal that run through Europe’s largest delta.
The ships you need to consider for your next expedition cruise to Antarctica

The ships you need to consider for your next expedition cruise to Antarctica

By on Feb 23, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel
Antarctica, the 7th continent, the white continent, … you name it, we’re all dreaming of going there someday. While it used to be one of those destinations which would forever remain on our wish-list, it’s certainly much more accessible now! Thanks to a small armada of expeditions cruise ships that have been purpose-built for this
Crystal Cruises closing down

Crystal Cruises closing down

By on Feb 15, 2022 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel
Crystal Cruises has announced that it has laid off all of its 238 staff and closed its Miami office. The luxury cruise operator which has been in the news recently due to its ships being pursued by federal agents through Bahamian waters due to $4.6 million in unpaid fuel bills, revealed that top executives, managers
Discovery Princess: the newest cruise ship in the Princess Cruises fleet

Discovery Princess: the newest cruise ship in the Princess Cruises fleet

By on Feb 01, 2022 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel
The newest cruise ship in the Princess Cruises fleet – Discovery Princess – was delivered on 28th January 2022 during an official handover at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The new cruise ship expands the Princess Cruises fleet to 15 MedallionClass vessels and features an evolution of the design platform used for the cruise
Win a luxury cruise on the River Severn!

Win a luxury cruise on the River Severn!

By on Jan 21, 2022 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
There’s nothing better than escaping the stresses and strains of daily life, and a holiday in the UK is just the solution, whether a trip to the seaside, a walking holiday in a National Park, or even a cruise on one of the UK’s waterways. English Holiday Cruises operate trips along the River Severn, beginning
Win a luxury 7-night cruise on board Celebrity Edge!

Win a luxury 7-night cruise on board Celebrity Edge!

By on Jan 14, 2022 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Speciality Travel
It’s competition time and Celebrity Cruises are very excited to be offering one lucky person the chance to win an incredible FREE 7-night cruise for two aboard Celebrity Edge® with a Balcony Stateroom. The winner will get to choose their preferred sailing in 2022, subject to availability. About Celebrity Edge® Celebrity Edge® marks a turning
Win a 7 night ultra-luxury cruise!

Win a 7 night ultra-luxury cruise!

By on Jan 11, 2022 in Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Florida, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA
Experience a 7-night ultra-luxury cruise for 2 onboard the brand new Regent Seven Seas Grandeur, sailing from Miami to Mexico and the Caribbean in 2023. Sister ship to Seven Seas Explorer and Seven Seas Splendor, Seven Seas Grandeur will host only 750 guests, providing an unrivalled and staff-to-guest ratio. Inspired by the past and stunningly
New culinary tours in the South Pacific with Oceania Cruises

New culinary tours in the South Pacific with Oceania Cruises

By on Nov 25, 2012 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, New Zealand, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Oceania Cruises is expanding its Culinary Discovery Tours to the South Pacific on the award-winning mid-sized luxury cruise ship Marina. Uniquely designed for each port, these tours provide guests with the opportunity to explore local food markets, vineyards and farms in small groups, side-by-side with an expert chef from the ship’s Bon Appétit Culinary Center. Participants then