Continuing its tremendously popular “You Care. We Care.” voluntourism adventures into the new year, Crystal is unveiling more than two dozen voluntourism experiences for its 2019 ocean voyages. Offered on most Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity sailings, as well as select Crystal Esprit itineraries in the West Indies, the complimentary excursions invite both guests and crew members to give their time…
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MSC Cruises To Enter Ultra-Luxury Market With Four New Ships
MSC Cruises and Fincantieri today announce the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) for the construction of four ultra-luxury cruise ships for a total value in excess of EUR 2 billion. The ships, the first of which will be delivered in Spring 2023, will have a gross tonnage of approximately 64,000 GT and will…
Seabourn Ovation From Top To Bottom
If you’re looking for a cruise experience that quite literally offers it all, then I’d like to introduce you to Seabourn Ovation, the newest addition to the Seabourn fleet. She’s sleek, sophisticated and she’s ready to sail you to some of the worlds most incredible destinations, all in ultimate luxury. Seabourn Ovation From Top To…
Oceania Cruises Announces OceaniaNEXT Initiative
Oceania Cruises has announced its OceaniaNEXT initiative, a sweeping array of dramatic enhancements designed to elevate every facet of the guest experience. The first initiative to be undertaken is the $100 million re-inspiration of the line’s four 684-guest ships (Regatta, Insignia, Sirena, and Nautica) that will result in four better than new ships. Each will…
Silversea Cruises Orders Silver Dawn
Silversea Cruises has awarded Fincantieri with an order for another ultra-luxury cruise ship, with delivery scheduled for Q4 2021. The contract is valued at over €320 million. Named Silver Dawn, the new vessel will be a sistership of Silversea’s flagship, Silver Muse, which was launched from the Fincantieri shipyard of Sestri Ponente (Genoa) in April…
What Standards Should You Expect On A Luxury Cruise Ship?
All aboard! It’s time to roll out the red carpet and step into the land of luxury and style. Many cruise ships have upped their game when it comes to offering guests the ultimate experience. Providing VIP treatment around the clock, from private butlers to Michelin-starred chefs, there are no limits as to what you…
Silversea Announces Build Of New Sister Ship
Silversea Cruises and Fincantieri have announced the signing of a contract worth approximately 310 million euros for the construction of a new ultra-luxury cruise ship. The ship is due to join the Silversea fleet in 2020. The new ship, tentatively named “Silver Moon”, will be the sister ship of “Silver Muse”, which was delivered in…
A Taste Of Six-Star Luxury With Crystal Cruises
I recently spent 4-nights aboard Crystal Cruises Crystal Symphony and what a truly incredible travel experience it was. I boarded in Port of Tyne – mid-way through her Noble North Sea voyage – and visited Hamburg (our call to Helgoland was cancelled due to bad weather) before disembarking in Amsterdam. It may have only been…
A Visit To Seven Seas Voyager
I was lucky enough to pay a visit to Seven Seas Voyager last Wednesday, during her call to Port of Tyne. It was my first time aboard any Regent Seven Seas Cruises ship and my first impressions were definitely good ones. I haven’t covered Regent much on my blog, so for those of you that don’t…
Crystal Symphony Cruise Countdown
In less than 3-weeks I will be joining Crystal Symphony for the final 4-days of her ‘Noble North Sea’ voyage – with my ports of call being Hamburg (overnight) and Helgoland – and I am incredibly excited! I have never sailed with Crystal Cruises before, so it’s going to be a whole new experience and…
