Cruise News – Winter 2023-24

 

Discover the Mythology & Splendour of Ancient Greece & Meteora on a Brand New Cruise from CroisiEurope

CroisiEurope has launched a brand new cruise through the cradle of ancient civilisation taking in the splendour and mythology of ancient Greece and Meteora. With just four departures in March 2024, this cruise visits some of the most beautiful and iconic sites in the region before the tourist season kicks in, allowing guests to take advantage of fewer crowds and easier access.

The seven-night cruise onboard the 198-guest La Belle de l’Adriatique is round trip from Athens with calls in Gythion, Katakolon and Igoumenitsa. With all excursions included within the cost of the cruise, guests can enjoy visits to The Acropolis; UNESCO World Heritage Site Mystras, the ancient city of Sparta; Olympia, Meteora, and Cape Sounion.
www.croisieurope.travel

 

UnCruise Adventures Unveils Exciting New Routes and Deployment Changes for 2024 and 2025

UnCruise Adventures, the trailblazer of the Small Ship Expedition Niche, continues to set the pace with new itineraries.

Newly Added and Expanded Routes: Alaska’s Northern Lights and Winter Sports, Canadian Coastal and Olympic National Park Adventure, Aleutian Islands Adventure with Kodiak, Katmai & Kenai Fjords National Park, Aleutian Islands Adventure with Alaska’s Peninsula & Prince William Sound, Prince William Sound Explorer, Inside Passage with Glacier Bay & Olympic National Park, Alaska’s Wild, Woolly and Wow, Kids in Nature, Glaciers & Wildlife Family Explorer, Glaciers & Tranquility, Alaska’s Adult-Only Adventure, Northern Gulf of California, Whales, Birds & Sealife Adventure. https://uncruise.com

 

Explora Journeys Unveils Unforgettable Destination Experience in Central America, USA & Canada Pacific Coast and Hawaii

Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, unveils its latest Destination Experiences, inviting travellers to immerse themselves in the unparalleled beauty and culture of the Americas and Hawaii.
A 14-night journey from Amador, Panama to Los Angeles, USA visiting ports such as Quepos, Costa Rica, San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, offers guests the chance to immerse themselves into Central American cultures.
During a six night journey from Los Angeles, USA to Vanvouver, Canada with highlights including stops in San Francisco and Astoria in the USA, allows for discoveries along the American West Coast.
Guests have the chance to absorb the energizing atmosphere of Hawaii during two extraordinary journeys: nine nights from Vancouver, Canada, to Honolulu, USA and nine nights from Honolulu, USA, to Vancouver, Canada.
 https://explorajourneys.com

 

Viking Announces 10 Additional River Ships in Europe

Viking has recently announced it will welcome an additional 10 Viking Longships® to its river fleet in the coming years. To meet strong demand for European river voyages, eight of the new vessels will sail Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, while two additional Viking Longships will join the fleet on the Seine River. The total order is also inclusive of one Viking Longship for the Seine River that was announced in February 2023. Five of the new vessels will be delivered in 2025, with the remaining five to be delivered in 2026.

With a current fleet of 80 river ships and more than 50 percent of the market share for North American travelers, Viking is by far the industry’s leading river line. The award-winning Viking Longships, which comprise the vast majority of the company’s river fleet, host 190 or fewer guests. Featuring an innovative patented design, the vessels offer a wide variety of stateroom choices, the revolutionary indoor/outdoor Aquavit Terrace and Viking’s signature Scandinavian design aesthetic. The new vessels feature a hybrid propulsion system with batteries and are also equipped for shore power to reduce reliance on fuel while in port. Onboard solar panels further contribute to the ships’ energy efficiency.

This announcement is the latest significant milestone for the company as Viking has recently celebrated the float out of its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vela, which will debut in December 2024, and announced a new ship for the Mekong River in 2025, the Viking Tonle. In October, the company made history when it was voted #1 for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. The company was also voted to the top of its categories for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure in the 2023 World’s Best Awards. No other travel company has simultaneously received the same honors by both publications.

www.viking.com

 

Seabourn Pursuit to visit Warm-Weather Destinations During First-Ever Expedition Season to South Pacific, Kimberly Region in 2024

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, will embark on its first-ever expedition voyages to the South Pacific and the Kimberley region in 2024 on board its newest ultra-luxury expedition ship, Seabourn Pursuit. Between March and October 2024, the ship will journey across the Pacific and visit a number of islands and warm-weather destinations rich in culture, history and natural beauty, with abundant wildlife. The exciting schedule includes stops at Papua New Guinea, Micronesia, Guam, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji, as well as line’s first expedition voyages to the Kimberley region in northern Australia.

Seabourn Pursuit will offer a number of expedition experiences designed to immerse guests in the beauty and wonders of the destinations. Included expedition offerings such as Zodiac cruising, nature walks and hikes, scuba diving, and snorkeling will be available on most itineraries. In addition, the ship will offer optional expeditions with dives on two custom-built luxury submersibles and kayaking at select destinations. Led by a world-class expedition team of 24 experts, including scientists, scholars, naturalists, and more, guests will receive the highest level of knowledge and guidance throughout their Seabourn expedition voyage.

Seabourn Pursuit’s 2024 South Pacific and Kimberley itineraries include:

• The South Pacific from Chile to Melanesia, sailing between the islands of the South Pacific and the coast of Chile.

• Papua New Guinea & West Papua, Indonesia, operating a series of 15-day voyages.

• The Kimberley, Western Australia, in the region between Broome and Darwin.

www.seabourn.com

 

Get Closer to the World’s Most Sought-After Destinations on Crystal’s 2025 World Cruise

Encounter Aspirational Locations with an Impressive Voyage that Sails to More Than 31 Countries and Boasts Widely Acclaimed Abercrombie & Kent Experiences for an Unrivaled Epicurean Adventure

From awe-inspiring itineraries and revived overland experiences, to reimaged spaces, award-winning dining and one-of-a-kind service, Crystal has opened booking for the 2025 World Cruise onboard Crystal Serenity. Sailing over the course of 123 nights, the voyage encapsulates visits to more than 31 countries, 62 ports and 17 overnights where A&K Travel Group – Crystal’s ownership group and the world’s leading tour operators, introduce unparalleled shore excursions, overlands and pre- and post-tours for World Cruise guests.

Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the journey begins by sailing to Mexico, Belize, Honduras and Colombia. A transit through Panama’s iconic canal commences before sailing alongside South America’s western coast visiting Guayaquil, Lima and Pisco. The voyage continues by exploring the majestic Chilean fjords and enjoying a stop at the gateway to Antarctica, Ushuaia, then north up the coast of South America to the lively festivities of the Rio Carnival. Namibia and South Africa’s remarkable coastlines hove into view through St. Helena, one of the world’s most remote islands. The thrill of African experiences follows, with an extensive program through Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya. Crystal Serenity proceeds east to the powdery sands of the Seychelles and Maldives before traveling onwards to Sri Lanka, then Mumbai for an overnight. Sailing west, travelers will enjoy a visit to the iconic Valley of Kings in Egypt and the mystical city of Petra in Jordan until its final stop through the Italian coast in the blooming spring sailing to Barcelona.

www.crystalcruises.com

 

Adventure Canada Unveils 2025 Expeditions with Itineraries That Focus on the Wonders of our World, and the People & Cultures that Call Some of the Most Fascinating Regions of this Planet Home

Cultural Connections, the Spirit of Exploration, and the Power of Nature Combine with Adventure Canada’s Passion for Discovery in 2025 Line-Up

Industry-leading expedition cruise operator Adventure Canada has unveiled its 2025 line-up of small-ship expeditions that will explore some of our planet’s most hard-to-reach places, with a focus on the people, culture, history, and wildlife that call these regions home. 2025 expeditions include an all new Baffin Island itinerary and the return of popular Scotland and Iceland journeys.

Below are the expeditions featured as part of Adventure Canada’s 2025 line-up:

• NEW for 2025!
Baffin Island and Greenland Circling the Midnight Sun.

• Greenland & Wild Labrador
A Torngat Mountains Adventure.

• Heart of the Arctic.

• Iceland Circumnavigation.

• Iceland to Greenland
In the Wake of the Vikings.

• Newfoundland Circumnavigation.

• Into the Northwest Passage and Out of the Northwest Passage.

• Scotland Slowly.

• Scotland, The Faroe Islands & Iceland.

www.AdventureCanada.com