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An 87-Day expedition from Arctic to Antarctica

November 29, 2023605 Views

Meanwhile VIKING returns to Antarctica for third season Viking is celebrating the start of its third expedition season in Antarctica, as the Viking Octantis and her identical sister ship, the Viking Polaris have arrived again in the region. Both ships will spend the Austral summer in Antarctica, before returning to North America's Great Lakes for voyages throughout the spring, summer and early fall. To meet strong demand for Antarctica voyages, Viking has also announced that the 2025-2026 season is now open for booking, including a new 87-day expedition, From the Arctic to Antarctica, sailing from Nuuk, Greenland to Ushuaia, Argentina. Departing in September 2025, this epic journey will allow guests to explore the natural beauty and historic waterways of the Canadian High Arctic bef...

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Seabourn ships make history in Antarctica

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November 26, 2023868 Views

Ultra-luxury expedition ships, Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture, meet for first time at southernmost Neko harbor Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, celebrated a historical moment when Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture, the line's two new ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition ships, sailed together side by side for the first time on Wednesday. The sister ships met at the entrance to the picturesque Neko Harbor, surrounded by towering icescapes, to celebrate Seabourn Pursuit's maiden season in Antarctica. To commemorate the historic meeting, guests and team members gathered on the expansive bow of each ship, where caviar and champagne were served. "It was a very exciting day, and we could not think of a better way to commemorate our first trip...

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‘2026 World Cruise – Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems’, An unforgettable 129-day voyage

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November 18, 2023715 Views

To uncover the natural treasures, regional flavors, and hidden gems of the Ring of Fire, exploring 63 destinations in 14 countries and featuring seven overnights and seven extended stays Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, is inviting guests to step into a world of ultra-luxury, comfort and enchanting exploration with its "2026 World Cruise – Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems." The 129-day voyage on Seabourn Sojourn will visit 63 extraordinary destinations and ports in 14 countries and offer many new value-added amenities and benefits to elevate the guest experience. The 2026 World Cruise is now open for sale. Departing Los Angeles on January 6, 2026, the award-winning, ultra-luxury Seabourn Sojourn will travel approximately 28,000 nautical miles, crossing ...

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Viking announces new ship for the Mekong river

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November 15, 2023823 Views

Debuting in 2025, the Viking Tonle Will Double Viking's Capacity in Southeast Asia Viking has announced an expansion of its river fleet in Southeast Asia with the new Viking Tonle. Designed for the Mekong River, the 80-guest vessel will join its identical sister ship, the Viking Saigon, which debuted in 2022, and will sail between Kampong Cham, Cambodia and Mỹ Tho, Vietnam as part of Viking's popular 15-day Magnificent Mekong itinerary. The ship is under construction and is currently scheduled to debut in October 2025. To meet strong demand for Mekong River voyages, Viking has added sailing dates in 2025 and has now opened the entire 2026 season for booking. Built specifically to navigate the Mekong River, the new three-deck Viking Tonle, debuting in 2025, will feature a Pool (rende...

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Viking earns top honors with six new awards

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November 5, 2023675 Views

Viking is celebrating new accolades from both U.S. News & World Report and the travel industry group Silver Travel Advisor. Viking was named Best Luxury Line, Best Line for Couples and Best Line in the Mediterranean in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Cruise Lines ranking. The U.S. News & World Report travel rankings are based on an analysis of expert opinions and traveler reviews, as well as recommendations and insider knowledge from the publication's in-destination writers and editors. Additionally, in this year's Silver Travel Awards, Viking's enrichment channel, Viking.TV was recognized for its original content, receiving the Silver Standout for Innovation—a third consecutive win for Viking.TV since its launch in 2020. Silver Travel Advisor also voted Viking #1 for ...

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IBS Software and Royal Caribbean partner to transform cruise experience

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November 2, 2023580 Views

IBS Software and Miami-based Royal Caribbean Group have partnered to deploy cutting edge retail technology at the heart of its operations. This will enable Royal Caribbean Group to provide a more seamless vacation experience to their guests and deliver even better personalized services at every step of the trip: before, during, and after. By deploying IBS Software’s next generation iTravelCruise travel platform, Royal Caribbean Group is able to place guests at the center of the retail experience. The company will be able to deliver tailored guests experiences by empowering every sales channel with an integrated and flexible omni-channel platform. This translates into offering improved bundling and selling services that contribute to the entire vacation experience – such as booking flig...

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Oceania Cruises alters 2024 itineraries to skip Israel

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November 1, 2023702 Views

A unit of cruise operator Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is making changes to its 2024 itineraries, canceling stops in Israel due to the Israel-Hamas war, according to an email sent to travel agents seen by Reuters. The cruises will instead make port stops in cities such as Trieste, Italy instead of Israel, according to the email sent by Oceania Cruises, which is owned by Norwegian. Norwegian did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Oceania Cruises charts lesser-known coastlines and takes travelers to boutique ports and off-the-beaten-track islands Across Israel and the Palestinian territories of Gaza and the West Bank, travel has declined sharply. International air carriers have stopped trips to top destinations such as Jerusalem and Tel Aviv as the conflict cont...

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A unique experience to the Seven Wonders of the World

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September 30, 20231028 Views

Set sail on a journey of discovery with Azamara’s latest world cruise: a 155-night expedition across over 35 enchanting countries Azamara, the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion experiences, proudly unveils its 2026 World Cruise, a majestic journey setting sail from Miami, Florida on January 6, 2026. This grand expedition, concluding in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain, is a golden ticket to explore over 35 countries and experience the enchanting allure of the Seven Wonders of the World. Azamara Onward's world cruise is designed to grant guests an extended exploration with 55 late nights and overnights, 60 Extended Destination Days, 3 exclusive World Cruise events and 10 AzAmazing events, allowing for a deeper connection with each mesmerizing wonder and the...

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Demand sparks Royal Caribbean to open new Icon of the Seas vacations early

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September 14, 2023734 Views

After breaking all-time booking records, the first-of-its-kind vacation is now open for 2025-26 and visiting new destinations in the Caribbean from Miami Following a record-breaking response to the new Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International is opening the highly anticipated vacation's next lineup of 7-night adventures from Miami three months ahead of schedule. The cruise line saw the single largest booking day and highest volume booking week in its history when Icon was first revealed in October 2022. Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas Royal Caribbean is answering the unprecedented interest with the early release of Icon's 2025-2026 vacations to top-rated private island Perfect Day at CocoCay and new destinations: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; and San...

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Luxury cruise ship remains stuck in Greenland as tide fails to help

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September 13, 2023790 Views

A luxury cruise ship carrying 206 people remained stuck in a remote Greenland location on Wednesday after running aground earlier this week, the vessel's operator and rescue services said. The Danish military's Joint Arctic Command (JAC) said Tuesday's tide had failed to lift the 104-metre (341-foot) Ocean Explorer enough to free it. "The tide that came in during the day, local time, did not provide the desired help to sail on," the JAC said in a statement. View of the Ocean Explorer, a luxury cruise ship carrying 206 people that ran aground, in Alpefjord, Greenland, September 12, 2023. Danish Air Force/Arctic Command/Handout via REUTERS The passengers and crew remained safe on board, Australian cruise operator Aurora Expeditions said. "There is no immediate danger to thems...