As I stared heavenwards and screwed up my eyes to focus on a few wispy white streaks in the inky night sky, I really wasn’t sure what I saw seeing. Sure, they pulsated and moved, but was this really Aurora Borealis, the natural light show that twirls and dances across the skies of the Northern...
Sailing to the top of the world to discover isolated landscapes where polar bears roam is one of the ultimate thrills of luxury cruises into the Arctic Circle. Yet this isn’t just the icy realm of the so-called Kings of the Arctic, but an unforgettable setting of snow-covered fjords, vertiginous cliffs teeming with seabirds, and...
Billed as the world’s most luxurious ship, Regent Seven Seas Explorer was already making waves long before ever setting sail. It arrived on the cruise scene in July 2016 as upscale line Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ flagship, oozing grandeur and opulence at every turn. No expense has been spared to turn this $450 million craft...
In wake of the cruise line's 10th anniversary, Silversea Expeditions are an enthralling and enriching cruise experience like no other. Back in November 2017, two members of our Cruise Concierge team - Emma Taylor and Katie Smith - managed to experience Silver Explorer for themselves. Read on to learn more of this stunning, purpose-built luxury...
Crystal Cruises, operating some of the most beautiful ships in the world, is a company that constantly raises the bar in luxury cruising thanks to the deep pockets of its Hong Kong-based owner. The line’s best-known ships, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, have always been synonymous with ultra-luxury, offering all the trappings of six-star cruises...
Oceania Cruises are refined and sophisticated, offering a luxury experience across her fleet of intimate, mid-size ships. Join members of our Sales and Customer Relations teams, Hannah Riding and Sharon Briney, as they enjoy a trip on-board Oceania Marina, exploring the decks and enjoying her facilities. Initial impressions The embarkation process was very smooth, with...
Updated 17/02/2022 The third ship to join Azamara's fleet, Azamara Pursuit is the latest to set sail from the cruise line. She is almost identical to her sister ships - Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest - and offers extensive itineraries from Europe, to South America and even the Polar Regions! She launched on the 1...
First noted as an up-and-coming trend, expedition cruising is now the trendsetter. With Zodiac excursions, sailings to untouched shores and adventures around every bend - expedition cruising has pioneered a shift in the cruising industry. With such a change and sudden growth, it seems more and more cruisers are longing for bucket-list getaways and adventurous...
There is nowhere else on earth quite like Rome. A colossus among the world’s great cities, it is steeped in the grandeur of the past and present as the ancient capital of the Western World and the indomitable powerhouse of Papal magnificence. St Peter's Basilica This is a city that has lain at the heart of...
When the world’s first all-suite, all-balcony ship was launched in 2001 it was a masterpiece. Seven Seas Mariner immediately became the darling of cruise mavens who revelled in being wrapped in a silken sheath of indulgence. An extensive makeover in 2018 will raise the bar even further and give the ship a more relaxed vibe....
This informative and in-depth guide offers not only a fascinating overview of the world’s most incredible regions,
but also some of their most exciting ports and cities as well as all the amazing things you can do there.
To help you get the very best out of these destinations, we've assembled a selection of exclusive
tailor-made offers in each region, which include voyages on the world's best cruise ships as well
as stays in a selection of hand-picked hotels.