adventure

News

Celebrity Cruises to build expedition ship for the Galapagos

Celebrity Cruises revealed it would be building a ship, specifically to sail around the Galapagos. The new Celebrity Flora will be launching in May 2019. The 100-guest Celebrity Flora will be one of the most environmentally friendly […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Nov 20 2017
Destinations

‘Tis the season to be icy

For many would-be expeditioners taking their first plunge into the world of small ship and adventure cruising, it involves a journey to the ice. If you’ve made the decision to go before these pristine areas […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Jul 12 2017
Tips & Advice

Top 6 lines for a luxury expedition cruise

Half a dozen top cruise lines are changing the face of luxury expedition cruising. Once a niche for aspiring adventure seekers, the expedition cruise market is rapidly catching up with the mainstream trends of luxury […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Apr 27 2017
News

First look inside the Silver Cloud’s conversion to a luxury expedition ship

Silversea’s Silver Cloud will be undergoing a multimillion dollar conversion from a luxury vessel to an ice-class expedition ship. The refurbishment, which will start in August this year, will mean the Silver Cloud will be […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 23 2017
Ships

Royal Clipper

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WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 26 2017
Ships

National Geographic Endeavour II

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WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 26 2017
Ships

National Geographic Explorer

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WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 26 2017
Ships

National Geographic Orion

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WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Feb 26 2017
News

Weekly roundup: bye bye Pacific Pearl :( ; NRL cruises announced; Crystal will return to the Northwest Passage

Bye bye Pacific Pearl The heart-wrenching aria, Time to Say Goodbye played as Pacific Pearl, one of Australia’s favourite ships left Sydney Harbour earlier this week. She’s en route to New Zealand for her last […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Feb 3 2017
Ships

Adonia

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WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Dec 12 2016
Opinion

Day Seven: National Geographic Orion cruise blog

Ifira Island and Lelepa Island: Day Seven – Have you ever wanted to go diving with ocean legend Valerie Taylor? I did. Today was a special day for guests and staff on board the ship. […]

WORDS BY Cruise Passenger . Mar 28 2014