South Africa and Namibia by Sea: Around the Cape of Good Hope – with Smithsonian Journeys
Sleek and stylish, Ponant’s wonderful Explorer yachts blend luxury and intimacy with a discreet elegance and tasteful décor. Named after six of France’s most famous explorers, Le Champlain, Le Lapérouse, Le Bougainville, Le Dumont d’Urville, Le Bellot and Le Jacques Cartier offer exciting and adventurous itineraries in the utmost comfort. Technologically advanced, with the latest […]
Mediterranean Masterpieces
The first ship in Oceania’s Allura Class, Vista joined the fleet in 2023, with sister ship Allura setting sail in 2025. These ships represent an exciting evolution and offer elevated dining options, accommodation, and guest experience. The Allura Class ships promise to enhance and redefine the Oceania onboard experience, with chic residential-style accommodation, all ocean […]
Cartagena to Fort Lauderdale
Arguably one of the finest ships at sea returned to the ultra-luxury cruise sector in 2023, completely refurbished and enhanced. Following extensive refurbishment, Crystal Serenity has emerged reinvigorated with contemporary, spacious accommodations and an industry-leading space to guest ratio. The array of social areas, wide-ranging entertainment and world-class dining options deliver the ultimate in luxury […]
Mediterranean & Italian Sojourn
Viking’s hugely successful river cruise operation expanded into ocean cruising with a fleet of ten contemporary 930-guest ocean ships featuring attractive inclusive pricing and interesting itineraries. A slightly larger ship joined the fleet in 2024 with two additional ships scheduled in 2025 and 2026 each carrying 998 guests. The airy contemporary style of the ships, […]
Puerto Williams to Valparaiso
This intimate and popular little ship was the first crossover ship in the fleet, reborn as a stylish expedition ship following an extensive refurbishment in 2017. The lovely Silver Cloud is now part of Silversea’s Expeditions fleet, with a reduced capacity, an ice-strengthened hull and 18 zodiacs making this one of the most luxurious expedition […]
King George Island to Puerto Williams
This little ship has an intimate style and personal service, and following a refurbishment in 2021 now offers both expedition and classic itineraries. Silver Wind is a lovely size; with just 274 guests, she’s a cruise ship in miniature, and an ice-strengthened hull allows her to offer both expedition and classic voyages. You can expect […]
Bridgetown to Bridgetown
Silver Spirit offers a stylish and contemporary environment with lots of dining options, spacious suites, and extensive resort style facilities. Although larger than some of the other ships in the fleet, the 636-guest Silver Spirit maintains the intimacy that is key to Silversea’s style, while offering plenty of space on board. Choose this ship if […]
Panama Canal transit, Colombia & the Grenadines
Emerald Azzurra and Sakara are the first ships in the Emerald yacht fleet, carrying just 100 lucky travellers in sleek and stylish surroundings. Enjoy small ship cruising in style, with comfortable staterooms and suites (most with private balcony), an à la carte restaurant, infinity-style pool, al fresco Sky Bar, wellness area and a marina at […]
Tropical Coves
The ninth ship in the Oceania Cruises fleet, Oceania Sonata will debut in summer 2027, and will be the first vessel in a new class of ships. Oceania Cruises’ newest ship in the fleet, Oceania Sonata, will build upon Oceania’s hallmarks including culinary excellence and immersive itineraries, as well as being the most spacious vessel […]
Seychelles Island hopping
Following Emerald Kaia in 2026, Emerald is welcoming two new superyachts – Emerald Raiya and Emerald Xara. Accommodating up to 128 guests, both ships will reflect the same sleek design as Emerald Kaia, offering a yacht-like feel, spa and wellness-focused facilities and immersive itineraries. Emerald Raiya will make her debut in the Seychelles from December […]