Viking has marked the launch of its highly-anticipated expeditions as the new purpose-built Viking Octantis started her first Antarctic season. The launch of Viking Expeditions is a significant milestone as the company begins its 25th anniversary year; by the end of the year, Viking will have welcomed a second identical expedition ship, as well as…
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Le Commandant Charcot working together with RRS Sir David Attenborough in Antarctica
Le Commandant Charcot, a luxury polar exploration ship from the French cruise company PONANT, teamed up with the British polar research ship RRS Sir David Attenborough in their mission to support the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration. Le Commandant Charcot and RRS Sir David Attenborough have both recently entered service in 2021, with their missions to operate in the polar regions. While…
Princess Cruises Announces South America And Antarctica 2020-2021 Programme
Princess Cruises has announced that its full 2020-2021 South America and Antarctica programme will go on sale from Friday July 12, 2019. Two ships will sail the region: the 2,000-guest Coral Princess and 670-guest Pacific Princess. Voyages will range in length from 14-92 days, with a total of 35 destinations on offer in 17 countries,…
See Another Side To Antarctica In 2019
Antarctica. It’s perhaps the new ultimate cruise destination. The final frontier. The edge of the Earth. Endless, unexplored terrain. Incomparable natural landscapes that stretch out onto the horizon. Enough wildlife to satisfy even the most seasoned enthusiast, and its proximity to South America makes it a place like no other on Earth. Whether it’s the…
The Arctic Like You’ve Never Seen – 5 Unmissable Cruises
Today, more cruisers are wanting to visit less accessible parts of the world and experience new adventurers and cultures. Enter the Arctic. About as far away from the Mediterranean as you can get, the Arctic is a frozen wilderness where giant musk ox roam the tundra and polar bears hunt on the endless sea ice….
7 Reasons Why You Should Visit Antarctica On A Expedition Cruise
Antarctica is a difficult place to describe to potential travellers. It’s a place that needs to be felt to be understood. The wind howls, the snow falls and the wildlife plays at your feet. Yet despite being the driest, windiest and coldest place on earth, Antarctica captivates people with its wild and untamed beauty. For…
Expedition Cruising
One day I really want to try an Expedition Cruise. I love to get up close with nature and wildlife during my cruises so I know this type of voyage would be perfect for me. I really like the idea of having a TRUE adventure ashore, where you pull up onto a rocky beach in…
Celebrity Cruises – Celebrity’s World Tour
World tours aren’t limited to rock stars. Celebrity Cruises has announced the start of “Celebrity’s World Tour 2014-15,” the brand’s introduction to guest-inspired, destination-rich, modern luxury holidays across all seven continents of the world. The collection of itineraries in Celebrity Cruises’ World Tour will be revealed in detail as each set opens for bookings over…
Christmas On A Cruise Ship
I know there are many people that love nothing more than to escape at Christmas time and a cruise is becoming more and more popular as a Christmas holiday option but, believe it or not I’m not sure if it is something I would want to do myself. As much as I love to cruise…
Le Boréal Expedition Cruise
Ever considered an Expedition cruise? To be honest, with all the information about a normal cruise that buzzes around my brain an expedition cruise never really got given much consideration, until now! Because of my work background I knew enough to say yes Prince Albert II is a Silversea expedition ship, or Celebrity Cruises offer…
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