The famed wildlife cruise destination of Galápagos is growing at an “unsustainable rate” by tourism. And operators have been told to take the lead from how well cruise ship operators are handling the destination’s popularity. Land-based tourism could see visitor numbers hit 1 million by 2041. The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has voiced its concern … Read more
Silversea will debut its first revolutionary hybrid and most sustainable luxury cruise ship ever built, the Silver Nova in 2023. Silver Nova will be free of local emissions while in port, positioning the luxury Silversea Cruises at the forefront of sustainable cruising. Silver Nova will set the benchmark for future Nova class ships as examples … Read more
In one of the biggest-ever destination launches, Silversea has unveiled more than 280 new sailings for 2023/24. The luxury line is offering cruises to over 690 destinations across 125 countries in 2023/24 as well as 60 maiden calls to ports the line has never visited before. This means that Silversea will visit to over 900 … Read more
Luxury line Silversea Cruises has unveiled a 132-day World Cruise which will visit 64 destinations across 14 countries including Australia, Russian Far East and Alaska in 2024 with an amazing video. But don’t all rush to book just yet. Fares for the Far East-West world cruise start from an eye-watering $66,000 to $276,000 per person … Read more
This is an epic adventure to the outback combining two cities, Darwin and Broome plus a 10-night, luxury, all-inclusive cruise onboard Silver Explorer to experience the natural wonders of the Kimberley. It is a holiday to outback Australia teeming with “jumping crocs” thundering waterfalls and the spectacular Horizontal Falls – all bucket-list experiences to be … Read more
Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of its latest luxury ship, the much anticipated Silver Moon in Italy. The line’s new culinary S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) will debut on the 596-passenger Silver Moon which promises guests an ultimate destination-focused cuisine experience both on-board and ashore. Located on Deck 4, S.A.L.T. will feature S.A.L.T. Kitchen, the … Read more
This is a holiday like no other. Imagine Holidays has put together the perfect ingredients – a 15-night, luxury cruise on Silver Shadow, a seven-day land tour of North island in New Zealand and an amazing rail journey from Napier to Wellington. And the best bit – you get free flights, all-inclusive cruise with butler … Read more
Silversea has taken delivery of Silver Origin, a ship specifically designed for the delicate but beautiful environment of the Galapagos Islands. The luxury line has also announced an exciting lineup of 86 new voyages in 2021 and 2022 – including two ships sailing 12 deeper and more immersive Australasian itineraries. Journeys in Asia are also … Read more
Silversea Cruises is working through the government’s proposed “travel bubble” to ensure that Silver Explorer and Silver Muse will be able to sail in local waters later this year. Silversea’s outgoing managing director Australasia, Adam Armstrong voiced his “quiet optimism” that the governments of Australia and New Zealand will include cruising in the proposed “travel … 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.
