Traveling along French canals in a barge offers guests a truly unique perspective of French life coupled with remarkable food and wines.
Inspired food and wines are often part of any upper premium or luxury cruise. Atlas Ocean Voyages’ new Epicurean Expeditions are sure to please the foodies among us.
Oceania Cruises Unveils its first ship in a decade.
One hundred eighteen islands and atolls comprise French Polynesia with five distinct archipelagoes: the Society, Tuamotu, Marquesas, Austral, and Gambier islands, so choices abound. Going off the beaten path a bit offers up profound beauty that’s wedded to the indelible Polynesian spirit. Coupled with resplendent snorkeling, scuba diving, and cultural experiences makes travel here unforgettable.
The Greek family-owned Variety Cruises, known for its small sailing ships of less than 72-passengers that sails Greece, West Africa, and Mediterranean destinations, in January commenced with two new itineraries in French Polynesia. To this end, Variety brought over its 150-foot, two-masted motorized sailer, the 20-year-old Panorama II, from Greece to Tahiti’s capital, Papeete. This was accomplished not by sailing it there, but far more eco-friendly, it was shipped on a float-on, float-off, super yacht transport vessel.
Loyal Seabourn customers will feel right at home on Seabourn Venture, while at the same time experiencing a fully fledged expedition. For those new to Seabourn and looking for a combination of an ultra-luxurious floating boutique hotel and a state-of-the-art expedition, Seabourn should definitely be on your list.
On January 8, 2023, in the Los Angeles World Cruise Center, Viking Cruises named it newest ship, the Neptune, immediately prior to its departure to Honolulu continuing its 138-day epic world voyage. Starting in Fort Lauderdale a couple of weeks ago, the world cruise will end in London in May after visiting 28 countries and 57 ports with overnight stays in 11 cities.
Belgian writer and photographer Mike Louagie recounts a challenging adventure. In Greenland, he and a few others left the ship for two nights to pull sleds, camp and remain vigilant for polar bears. Several times it became so challenging that he thought of turning back. What pushed him onward?
Last month, Julie Kessler traveled to Antarctica, courtesy of Silversea Cruises, for the christening of Silver Endeavour. Silversea acquired the new ship following the demise of Crystal Cruises. Here’s her report.
The newest ship to voyage the White Continent is Viking Cruise’s new Polaris. Built in 2022, this 666-foot length, 30,150 gross ton ship, specifically built for remote outposts is a Polar Class 6 ice ship. It was named in Amsterdam late last month, then repositioned via Madeira, Portugal. It arrived at Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world, sometimes called, “the end of the world.” Here in late October, I embarked for Polaris’ inaugural voyage to Antarctica, courtesy of Viking Cruises. This voyage had the added panache of being the first ship of Antarctica’s season.
For an incredibly cool, hip, and colorful hotel in Copenhagen’s heart, 25Hours Hotel Copenhagen is a real gem.
When traveling the world it is critically important to be mindful of and respect local laws. If not, the result may be that the contents of your toiletry bag gets you free lodging. In jail. Julie L. Kessler reporting.
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