A Journey from Golden Greek Islands to Turkish Treasures
Explora I launched in 2023 with Explora II following in 2024, and these luxury all-inclusive resort-style vessels marked the entrance of new cruise line Explora Journeys into the luxury cruise market. These identical ships feature spacious accommodation, generous outdoor areas, a huge choice of restaurants, an attractive guest to crew ratio of 1.25 to 1, […]
Grand Europe
The first ocean new-build vessel for Crystal in 25 years, Crystal Grace will build upon Crystal’s award-winning heritage and will set sail in 2028. The first new vessel for Crystal under the A&K Travel Group marks an exciting evolution in the brand following its relaunch in 2023. The new ship will launch in 2028 and […]
A Journey from Iceland’s Wild Frontiers to Northern Europe’s Coastal Charms
The Explora Journeys fleet continues to expand and the fifth vessel, Explora V, launches in December 2027 offering inaugural journeys in the Mediterranean and Arabian Peninsula. Explora Journeys continues to grow whilst still nurturing its commitment to sustainability and Explora V will be LNG-powered and will also be the first ship in the fleet to […]
21-Day Hidden Gems Of Greece & Yacht Harbors Of France
Innovative sister ships Seabourn Encore and Ovation represent an evolution in the Seabourn fleet, slightly larger in size with all-verandah accommodation. When Seabourn introduced these sisters, they changed the face of luxury cruising. Seabourn Encore and her sister Seabourn Ovation, with 600 guests on board, take things a step further, with lots of new thinking […]
Vancouver to Seward, Alaska
Crystal Symphony returned to the ultra-luxury cruise sector in 2023 – fully refurbished and enhanced and not to be missed. The beloved Crystal Symphony, having been dutifully maintained for the past three decades underwent an extensive refurbishment in 2023, reducing the guest capacity and enhancing the accommodations onboard. Crystal signatures such as exceptional service and […]
Transatlantic Crossing, Canada And Iceland
Queen Mary 2 is Cunard’s most magnificent ocean liner and the flagship of the fleet. Modern features combined with traditional and elegant décor reminiscent of the golden age of cruising helps create an unforgettable journey particularly when sailing past the Statue of Liberty into New York. We particularly like the excellent Queens Grill accommodation which […]
Alaska & the Inside Passage
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, […]
Japan Intensive Combination Cruise: Tokyo, Kagoshima & Osaka
Azamara Journey, Quest, Pursuit and Onward are excellent small ships that offer a welcoming and relaxed club-like atmosphere. Azamara’s fleet of small ships are focused on providing destination immersion by spending as much time in port as possible with itineraries designed to include overnight stays and late evening departures. Enjoy more time to discover the […]
Viking Homelands
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, […]
Japan Intensive Cruise: Tokyo, Kagoshima & Osaka
Azamara Journey, Quest, Pursuit and Onward are excellent small ships that offer a welcoming and relaxed club-like atmosphere. Azamara’s fleet of small ships are focused on providing destination immersion by spending as much time in port as possible with itineraries designed to include overnight stays and late evening departures. Enjoy more time to discover the […]