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- Silversea Cruises
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- The Viking Mississippi
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Cruise News – Spring 2022
Silversea’s Flagship Silver Nova℠ Takes Discerncing Travelers to New Horizons on 71-Day Grand Voyage to South America
Recently, Silversea Cruises® has launched its all-new 71-day Grand Voyage to Central and South America aboard Silversea’s latest ship Silver Nova℠. Setting sail on January 4, 2024, Silversea’s guests will journey deep into 38 destinations in 18 countries, travelling in the luxury cruise line’s trademark level of service aboard the soon-to-be-launched Silver Nova. For the first time, and for all subsequent Grand Voyages across the fleet, the Grand Voyage South America 2024 will include round-trip business-class flights.
Hurtigruten Expeditions Announces New Epic Pole-to-Pole Expedition Cruises
Close to 100 adventure-packed days; four continents and more than 100 landing sites; ever-changing climate zones and waters; world wonders both at sea and on land – all packed into one life-changing expedition from the Arctic to Antarctica.
The Pole-to-Pole Cruises combine iconic bucket-list destinations such as Alaska, Iceland, Greenland, the Northwest Passage, South America and Antarctica – with crossings such as the Arctic Circle, the Panama Canal and the Drake Passage. Two of the Pole-to-Pole itineraries are offered by the world’s most sustainable cruise ships, the small-sized battery-hybrids MS Roald Amundsen and MS Fridtjof Nansen. The third Pole-to-Pole expedition is offered by the custom-build expedition original, the then fully upgraded MS Fram. All the three epic adventures set sail in August 2023.
Celebrity Cruises Ascends on the Caribbean for 2023-24 Season
NEW-LUXURY BRAND ANNOUNCES MORE CARIBBEAN SAILING OPTIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF THE NEXT INNOVATIVE EDGE SERIES SHIP, CELEBRITY ASCENT
Travelers craving a tropical escape will have more options as new-luxury brand Celebrity Cruises® takes its 2023-2024 Caribbean season to new heights with the addition of its newest ship, Celebrity Ascent℠. With eight ships navigating the idyllic island region, including three from the award-winning Edge® Series, and itineraries ranging from 4-12 nights, guests will have more options to choose from when planning their dream vacation.
Holland America Line’s ‘Alaska Up Close’ Programming Delivers Authentic Cultural, Culinary And Shoreside Experiences
Alaska-focused workshops, presentations, interactions, shore excursions and more offer immersive perspective of The Great Land
Holland America Line has been exploring Alaska since 1947, and the premium cruise line is putting 75 years of expertise into new “Alaska Up Close” programming — a 360° experience that immerses guests in The Great Land in a way that only Holland America Line can deliver.
Through authentic experiences on board and ashore that focus on culture, cuisine and immersive adventures, “Alaska Up Close” allows guests to discover, taste and experience the real Alaska. Guests won’t just cruise Glacier Bay, they will discover its ecosystem from native tribe members and National Park Rangers. Guest won’t simply eat seafood, they will taste the salmon they caught that day and have it prepared by Holland America Line chefs.
Alaska Up Close features local experts and personalities leading workshops and lectures, Explorations Central (EXC) Talks revealing the stories of real Alaskans, tours highlighting the best of each destination, Port to Table culinary immersion and local cuisine served in dining venues throughout the ship.
EXC Talks Focus on History and Culture:
Elevating the shipboard lecture, EXC Talks offer insight into local culture through the eyes of Alaskans with vivid imagery, compelling interviews and authentic stories.
Discover the Sunny Rivers of Southern Europe on a CroisiEurope Cruise
Head south to the sunny rivers with CroisiEurope to take advantage of the mild climate. The Douro in Portugal, the Guadalquivir in Spain and the Po in Italy are available to travellers in search of the good life. From March onwards these cruises, operated on intimate-sized ships, will enable travellers to take full advantage of the spring with a launch offer.
In Portugal, a new 8-day itinerary to discover the soul and gastronomy along the Douro. There are many places to visit: Porto and its azulejos, the fishing village of Afurada, the traditions of the sea, Penafiel and its museum, a land rich in history and nature, the Douro Museum in Regua, Favaios and the Bread Museum, the quintas producing Port and olive oil, with a special highlight: the centuries-old estate and gardens of the Quinta da Aveleda.
In Spain, an exclusive 8-day cruise in the heart of Andalusia and its traditions, gastronomy and flamenco along the Guadalquivir. The must-sees: Seville, steeped in history, Cordoba and its mosque-cathedral, Cadiz, the cradle of flamenco, a visit to an Andalusian horse stud farm, Jerez, migratory bird watching in a natural park, tasting of regional products in a bodega with a special highlight: Granada and the Alhambra Palace.
In Italy, Venice and its lagoon, a gourmet cruise of 5 days, including excursions: San Marco Basilica, Murano, the island of glassmakers and its art craftsmen, gourmet discovery of the hidden districts of Venice, Padua, the emblematic city of Saint Anthony. Every day, the Chef creates delicious menus with local, authentic Italian flavours: Liguria, Puglia, Tuscany, Veneto, Roman Emilia and Lazio.
The Viking Mississippi Touches Water in Louisiana
Beginning This Summer, Viking is Bringing Modern River Voyages to the Mississippi
Viking® has recently celebrated that the new 386-guest Viking Mississippi® was “floated out” in Louisiana, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in June 2022, the Viking Mississippi will sail Viking’s highly-anticipated voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul.
The Viking Mississippi
Hosting 386 guests in 193 all outside staterooms, the new state-of-the-art Viking Mississippi is inspired by Viking’s award-winning river and ocean ships and will feature elegant Scandinavian design, as well as public spaces that are familiar to guests but reimagined for Mississippi River voyages. Purpose-built for the Mississippi, the five-deck ship’s cutting-edge design, expansive windows and comfortable amenities will make it the largest and most modern ship in the region. Highlights of the new ship include:
All Outside Staterooms: Guests can choose from an unparalleled seven spacious stateroom categories that range from 268 sq. ft to 1,024 sq. ft.
Viking Suites: The Viking Mississippi will have some of the largest true suites and the first-ever wraparound private verandas on the river.
Explorers’ Lounge & The Bow: Familiar to Viking’s ocean guests as one of the most popular onboard public spaces, the Viking Mississippi will also feature an Explorers’ Lounge near the bow of the ship.
Aqua Expeditions’ Aqua Blu to Resume Sailing in Indonesia this Spring
Expedition Vessel to Kick Off Bali-Komodo National Park Itineraries on April 30
Aqua Expeditions, a global leader in luxury small ship expeditions, announces the return of the Aqua Blu in eastern Indonesia. On April 30, 2022, Aqua Blu will resume operations in Indonesia, offering seven-night voyages from Bali to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Komodo National Park.
Aqua Blu will kick off this year with groups and private charters in April and May; guests will be able to embark on Aqua Blu directly upon international arrival. Individual travelers and FIT bookings will begin sailing on June 4. Guests will enjoy full access to the expedition vessel’s amenities, immersive five-star culinary experiences, and daily water-based excursions on private tenders.
Aqua Blu’s Bali-Komodo National Park itineraries include off-the-beaten-path adventures, such as visiting the legendary Komodo dragons in their natural habitat, snorkeling with gentle whale sharks, and kayaking along the remote bays and stunning landscapes for which Komodo National Park is known.
