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NCL offering more port-immersive experiences for 2026
Norwegian Cruise Line has open for sale additional cruises for its 2026 spring/summer season with more port-immersive Europe sailings across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and Greek Isles across eight ships. This provides cruisers a variety of sailing lengths and embarkation ports to plan their dream European vacation; in addition to bucket-list itineraries through the South Pacific, warm weather summer voyages through the Western Caribbean, journeys to Canada and New England for the fall season, among other fascinating destinations. Immersive experiences in Europe As part of...
Explora to present immersive experience at 37th America’s Cup Race
Explora Journeys has announced its presence at the Official Race Village of Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup in Barcelona, Spain, taking place from Aug. 22 to Oct. 27, 2024. Explora Journeys is the Global Partner of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, the premier event in global yacht racing and the oldest international sports competition. The partnership between Explora Journeys and the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup signifies a union of shared values, innovation, and the enduring spirit of maritime adventure reflecting a deep knowledge and understanding of the ocean. At the...
Advisors visit luxury ship Hanseatic Spirit in Vancouver
The expedition cruise ship Hanseatic Spirit is now sailing through the icy waters of the Canadian Arctic, enroute to Greenland, but it was recently in Vancouver as its point of embarkation. That gave a group of cruise travel specialists the opportunity to board the ship for a tour of its impressive facilities, which have been designed to transport a relatively small number of passengers into challenging polar waters, in comfortable luxury. Baxter Media western Canada editor Ted Davis was onboard for the tour as well. This also served as a preview for the planned visit of the...
PHOTOS: Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas sailing August 2025
Royal Caribbean International has revealed the lineup of experiences, including dining and entertainment, that await guests of the Star of the Seas. From thrills like the fastest and tallest waterslides to 40-plus ways to dine and drink combined with adventures in idyllic destinations like the cruise line’s Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas, the next combination of the best of every vacation sets the stage for everyone to make memories from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. To dive into the exclusive details and book the highly anticipated seven-night vacations on...
Viking takes delivery of newest Egypt ship
Viking has taken delivery of the company’s newest ship for the Nile River, the Viking Hathor. The delivery ceremony took place when the new ship was presented at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. The 82-guest Viking Hathor joins the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. "We are proud to welcome the Viking Hathor to our award-winning river fleet,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “With its abundance of cultural treasures and ancient antiquities, Egypt...
Seabourn shows off new ultra-luxury sailings for 2025-2026
Seabourn has announced a new program of immersive itineraries available on Seabourn Quest as the ship explores Australia and New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii and the Panama Canal from December 2025 to April 2026. Seabourn Quest will sail a total of 22 itineraries with 46 destinations in 13 countries, including a new series of 10-day voyages sailing roundtrip from Papeete (Tahiti) that provide a full immersion in French Polynesia. With itineraries ranging from 10 to 48 days, Seabourn Quest will offer abundant opportunities for guests to take in new sights and scenes and...
Oceania spotlights 2025 Grand Voyages collection
Oceania Cruises is spotlighting a selection of its 2025 Grand Voyages, with bucket list trips to incredible locations across the globe. The diverse array of voyages affords guests the chance to discover world wonders such as Borobudur in Indonesia, the world’s largest Buddhist monument, or Mount Fuji in Japan, with immersive itineraries on board Oceania Cruises’ boutique ships. Ranging from spectacular 111-day expeditions of wonders across the continents to shorter sailings exploring South America, Asia, Oceania, Europe, and North America, the selection of fascinating itineraries is...
Explora’s new Caribbean experiences highlight culture & luxury
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group unveils a series of exclusive Caribbean destination experiences. Guests can discover these meticulously crafted experiences during their Caribbean journeys, blending celebrated destinations with off-the-beaten-path ports. With EXPLORA II arriving in the Caribbean in November 2024 and EXPLORA I in December 2024, guests will have unparalleled opportunities to immerse themselves in the Caribbean's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultures, all while indulging in exceptional luxury. Caribbean sailings with...