French luxury line Ponant is offering two cultural cruises in partnership with Musee du Louvre with the theme of discovery and transmission in 2020. One of the itineraries sails to the Adriatic in August and the other goes to the Persian Gulf in November and offers guests a chance to visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi. … Read more
They are among the world’s most luxurious sailings, published in advance so their discerning passengers can choose the best destinations and cabins. Now Cruise Passenger Luxury has dissected the new itineraries so our readers can compare the best of the best…with each other. Regent Seven Seas and Crystal Cruises were the first to release their … Read more
Wildlife photographer, Jason Edwards, has one of the biggest image portfolios at National Geographic and has been at the forefront of natural history photography for more than two decades. The gregarious, award-winning photographer from Melbourne is passionate about species conservation, climate change and the environment, taking some of the most astounding photographs over his extensive … Read more
Boutique yacht company, SeaDream will be taking guests to some new destinations during its 2021 season. Guests can choose between eight new voyages which highlight ports in the mysterious Black Sea. It’s the first time the line returns to the region with SeaDream II visiting Istanbul. Some of the features include an overnight in Odessa, … Read more
What’s hot in luxury cruising? Small ships, personal, service and responsible travel are among the highlights, according to Peter Lynch. For 17 years, luxury small-ship line SeaDream has run with the branding “It’s yachting, not cruising”. It was a throwback to the days when billionaires spent their summers in the Mediterranean aboard stunning private palaces … Read more
Aside from white gloved butlers, top shelf liquor and luxurious surroundings, high-end cruising comes with more than just that. Lines like Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, Crystal Cruises and Ponant go above and beyond to create unique experiences for their guests. Eric Tan, who has 165 cruises under his belt, was travelling with Seabourn when the … Read more
When Scenic’s long-awaited sleek new expedition yacht Eclipse takes its first paying guests on board next month, it will be carrying the very latest essential for luxury adventure – a submarine. While Richard Branson’s Virgin has been concentrating on space travel, other cruise operators have spied another “last frontier” – below the surface of the … Read more
Elizabeth Taylor, the striking, raven-haired actress, known for her glitz and glamour also led an extravagant lifestyle. In 2011, the sale of some of her jewels sold for US$116 million at a Christie’s auction. And last year, her Beverly Hills mansion was listed on the market for a staggering US$15.9 million. Now, Cunard is giving … Read more
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is giving passengers more than 200 new and delicious reasons to feel less guilty about bypassing the fitness centre and jogging track while on holiday. As reported by Cruise Passenger in May, the luxury-class line is making notable and nutritious changes to its fare from bow to stern. It’s out with … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
