Lisbon to Civitavecchia (Rome)
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 […]
Lisbon to London: Cruising Europe’s Western Shores – 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 […]
Bora Bora & Beyond Overwater Villa Package
Sister yachts Wind Star and Wind Spirit are both 4-masted sail-assisted ships combining the refinement of a modern vessel with the romance of a tall ship. Gracious staterooms provide a compact yet comfortable retreat. Facilities include several dining options, a variety of bars and lounges, a small swimming pool, whirlpool and even a watersports platform. […]
An Extended Journey from Venice to the Marble Wonders of Milos
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, […]
The Four Queens Celebration
Cunard’s newest ship, which joined the fleet in May 2024, combines their usual iconic elegance with modern enhancements. The largest and newest ship in the Cunard fleet, Queen Anne offers an abundance of choice, combining their signature timeless style with modern additions. The iconic Queens Grill Suites offer a luxurious and spacious retreat and as […]
Tahiti & the Tuamotu Islands
Windstar’s Star Plus Class of vessels – Star Pride, Star Legend and Star Breeze – each carry just over 300 guests and are hugely popular for very good reason. These small ships accommodate 312 guests in large all-suite accommodation, following the completion of the Star Plus refurbishment programme in 2021 which saw the ships lengthened. There’s a […]
At the edge of the High Arctic
The world’s first electric hybrid polar expedition ship, Le Commandant Charcot may be the most exciting addition yet to the Ponant fleet. Jean-Baptiste Charcot was a true polar pioneer, and Ponant’s icebreaker explores the parts of the Arctic and Antarctica that other expedition vessels can’t reach. On board you can expect Ponant’s customary French flair, […]
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, […]
Trade Routes of the Middle Ages
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, […]
May joy endure in music, with Bach, Mozart and Liszt
Sleek and stylish, Le Boréal, Le Soléal, L’Austral and Le Lyrial are wonderful small ships that blend luxury and intimacy with a discreet elegance and tasteful décor. These chic sisters are amongst the most stylish ships at sea, with muted natural tones, minimalist interiors and playful splashes of colour. The accommodation is flexible, with the […]