AN OCEAN STATE OF MIND TRAVEL THROUGH THE PAGES OF A LITTLE BLACK BOOK
6 CRUISE NEWS Silversea Unveils New Collection
SILVERSEA Cruises has unveiled its new 2024-2025 voyage collection, comprising 341 new sailings that will unlock 695 destinations in 120 countries between March 2024 and May 2025 - bringing the total number of destinations in Silversea’s portfolio to over 900. The expansive offering is the largest in the cruise line’s
history, with more options for guests thanks to a 56% increase in capacity by 2024 when compared to 2020.
Princess
Announces Seven US Homeports
AN OCEAN STATE OF MIND
THINK of Enchanting Explorations like traveling through the pages of a little black book of secrets that belongs to the fashionable and elite. Meticulously designed to usher in next- level exclusivity for small, agile groups seeking peerless experiences, and to witness moments that are off limits to most. You may find yourself in a silent Sistine Chapel after it closes to the public. Perhaps you will sail along the coastline of enchanting Mykonos on a relaxing and captivating catamaran cruise of the south coast, home to some of the island’s best beaches. Or indulge in top-line dinner reservations to a restaurant with a two-year wait list. The Enchanting Explorations are the definition of distinction for bespoke groups seeking peerless experiences.
Watch humpbacks from a whirlpool in Trømso Trømso, Norway
In the Paris of the North, Trømso, you can luxuriate in a Finnish-style Sauna, find peace and chef-inspired meals in a zen lounge, and watch whales from a whirlpool, all aboard a one- of-a-kind spa and wellness vessel. Christened the Vulkana, volcano, the former Norwegian whaling boat now creatively overflows with wellness and sauna cultures from around the world. A gracious crew tends to all of your needs and assures that you will never forget such a rare experience that, truly, few
people in the world have ever enjoyed.
Exclusive Access to the Royal Swedish Opera Stockholm, Sweden Since its first curtain call in 1773, the Royal
Your docent will guide you on an after-hours
exploration through the classical building of red velvet, painted ceilings and a grand staircase that leads to the four-tiered auditorium that’s
PRINCESS Cruises has announced its most expansive Americas season ever, with 47 itineraries across 214 departures from seven North American homeports. In addition to sailing from Galveston, the 2023-24 Americas programme will offer consumers a broad spectrum of departure points for roundtrip cruises from Los Angeles, Ft. Lauderdale, San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver, as well as one departure from New York.
the Prompter. A mindful walk in the woods
The ultimate exploration is to experience a new destination in its purest and most natural form. So, with a nod to the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing”, we have prepared a collection of experiences designed to enhance your health with intimate connections to the natural world. From the most far-flung forests to misty mountains to peaceful flower-filled fields, our eco-therapy experiences promise to support every aspect of your well-being.
Normandy from behind the wheel of a Citroën 2CV
Honfleur, France
Fun-loving auto aficionados who seek something truly unique can hop behind the wheel of Citroën 2CVs to explore the charming back roads of Normandy. Prized by locals for its personality and vintage
Swedish Opera has taken centre stage in the world of arts. It was even immortalized in an opera by Giuseppe Verdi about the tragic assignation of King Gustav III whilst attending his masquerade ball 1782.
gloriously crowned with chandelier weighing two tonnes. Go behind-the-scenes into the royal apartments, the costume department, a blacksmith’s shop, and insights into props and
No-Fly Cruising Direct from Belfast
THINKING of taking a cruise, but not sure if you want to commit to 7, 10 or even 14 days at sea? Dip a toe in the water with a short ‘taster’
cruise. Cunard, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and P&O Cruises offer these out of Southampton; expect two or three nights onboard - and a short hop across the Channel or the North Sea to ports like Zeebrugge (for Bruges) and Le Havre (for Paris). Fred. Olsen has short breaks from Dover, Southampton, Newcastle, Liverpool and Edinburgh to France, Belgium, Norway and The Netherlands, while
Cruise & Maritime Voyages sail from Greenock, Dublin, Cobh, Belfast, Tilbury, Bristol, Liverpool, Hull, Newcastle, Portsmouth and Rosyth to ports including the Faroe Islands, Cobh, Amsterdam and St Peter Port in the Channel Islands. Located to the north-east of Belfast, Belfast
Harbour is about three miles away from the city centre. Cruises from Belfast are easily accessible for holidaymakers from across Northern Ireland, with the port boasting easy links onto the motorway network and the nearby airports enabling seamless journeys to the terminal.
style, the 2CV is one of the most desirable cult cars and perfectly suits the setting on a planned route through a picturesque countryside. From the port of Honfleur, visit off-the-beaten- path villages and seaside cafés. Crown your perfect day with cider tasting and a behind-the-scenes tour of a Pays d’Auge farm known for its delicious Pont-l’Évêque cheeses. Find out more at
explorajourneys.com
CroisiEurope Returns to
the Mekong FOLLOWING two years of interruption, CroisiEurope has finally resumed operations on the Mekong. As of 7th August 2022, CroisiEurope became the first river cruise operator to do so. The nine-day cruises between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap take guests to the temples of Angkor and the floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake, as well as introducing them to the colonial charm of Phnom Penh and cruising along the Cho Gao Canal.
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