Spirit of Ponant, the Iconic New Catamaran Sets Sail this Summer
The latest addition to PONANT’s fleet is the Spirit of Ponant, a 24m maxi-catamaran with six staterooms offering a unique sailing experience. (more…)
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Chantiers de l’Atlantique: Steel cut for ‘world’s largest’ sailing ship
French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique has cut the first steel for “OE Corinthian”, the first wind-powered cruise ship in the Orient Express Silenseas fleet. (more…)
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New Indonesian Sailing Route Gives Adventurers More Opportunity for Exploration – AdventureSmith Explorations
With a new-for-2024 itinerary starting next month, AdventureSmith Explorations pairs travelers with immersive experiences to connect to Indonesian culture, see whale sharks up close and snorkel over underwater geothermal fissures. (more…)
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Windstar Cruises Celebrates 10 Year Partnership with the James Beard Foundation®; Announces Guest Chefs for 2025 Sailings
Windstar Cruises is excited to mark the 10th Anniversary of its partnership with the James Beard Foundation® in 2025 – expanding their series of yearly themed culinary sailings. (more…)
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Star Clippers names Grenada as its newest homeport for Feb-March 2026 Caribbean sailings
Star Clippers has announced that Grenada will serve as its newest homeport for the fleet’s 166-guest Star Clipper, during several new Feb-March 2026 sailings. (more…)
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AdventureSmith’s New Indonesian Sailing Route
A new sailing route in Indonesia offered by AdventureSmith Explorations, the leader in small-ship adventure cruising, is giving expedition travelers more opportunities to explore and immerse themselves in Indonesian culture and its distinct wildlife experiences. (more…)
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Star Clippers Newest Brochure Details Unique Sailing Adventures Through March 26
Star Clippers’ has released their newest brochure featuring their full catalogue of sailings through March 2026. (more…)
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Sea Cloud Spirit Arrives in Nassau: Announces 2025 Florida and The Bahamas Sailing Featuring Palm Beach Pre-Cruise
Sea Cloud Cruises, one of the world’s most storied names in cruise travel, celebrated the inaugural call of Sea Cloud Spirit at Nassau Cruise Port. (more…)
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Michelin-Star Chef Michael Collantes to Join Sea Cloud Spirit
Sea Cloud Cruises has announced that Chef Michael Collantes will serve as a guest chef onboard Sea Cloud Spirit. (more…)
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Sea Cloud Cruises Unveils 2025 Caribbean Season for Sea Cloud Spirit
Sea Cloud Cruises has released its 2025 Caribbean season headlined by four new itineraries highlighting Puerto Rico on Sea Cloud Spirit. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line and Windstar Cruises to Appear in Third Series of ‘Cruising With Susan Calman’
A third season of “Cruising with Susan Calman” begins this Friday, January 5, starting with the comedian and presenter experiencing Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Radiance on the Mexican Riviera. (more…)
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Windstar Cruises Wins Coveted ‘Best Suites at Sea’ at Cruise Ship Interiors Awards 2023
Windstar Cruises proudly announces its latest triumph – securing the esteemed Cruise Ship Interior Awards 2023 “Best Suites at Sea” accolade for The Broadmoor and Sea Island specialty suites onboard two of its three Star Plus Class yachts. (more…)
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Multi-Million Dollar Initiative Begins for Three Iconic Wind Class Sailing Ships – Windstar Cruises
Afficionados of Windstar Cruises’ original three classic sailing yachts – 148-guest Wind Star and Wind Spirit and 342-guest Wind Surf – will be happy to learn the award-winning small ship cruise line is embarking on a multi-million dollar initiative to redesign and update all three yachts. (more…)
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Sea Cloud Cruises Unveils 2024 Season
Sea Cloud Cruises has released its “Authentic Sailing Journeys” brochure for 2024. The 95-page brochure highlights the experience onboard the tall ships as they sail four- to 16-day voyages, following less traveled routes and calling on boutique ports. (more…)
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Windstar Cruises Brings Back Popular ‘Pick Your Perk’ WAVE Offer
Windstar Cruises has announced its popular holiday season WAVE sale – Pick Your Perk. (more…)
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Set Sail Another Way Aboard Le Ponant: Summer 2024 Sailings And Winter 2024-2025
An outstanding Relais & Châteaux three-mast sailing yacht, Le Ponant offers a uniquely intimate and exclusive travel experience, combining high-end refinement and the authenticity of cruising under sail. (more…)
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Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deal Alert: Windstar Cruises Plans Thankful for Travel Sale
Windstar Cruises, known for its small ships that visit uncrowded and off-the-beaten-path ports, is planning a Black Friday/Cyber Monday one week sale dubbed “Thankful for Travel.” (more…)
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Windstar Cruises and Coral Gardeners Partnership Celebrates One Year Anniversary With the Launch of New Initiatives to Support Coral Reefs
Windstar Cruises celebrates the one-year anniversary of its partnership with Coral Gardeners, a Moorea (French Polynesia)-based organization determined to revolutionize ocean conservation and create a global movement to save the coral reefs through reef restoration, awareness activities, and innovative solutions. (more…)
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Sea Cloud Cruises is sailing into the U.S. market
A year ago, the 44-year-old, Germany-based Sea Cloud Cruises was on the brink of being sold to an upstart luxury cruise company. (more…)
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Windstar Makes it Easier Than Ever to Grow Your Group Sales
Windstar Cruises has announced a new groups program that makes it easier than ever for travel advisor partners to earn a tour conductor credit (AKA sail for free) and grow their business.
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Sea Cloud Welcomes Culinary and Literary Icons on 2024 Sailings
Sea Cloud Cruises has announced two guests for early 2024 sailings onboard the Sea Cloud Spirit. (more…)
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Sail Croatia launches new Wines of Croatia Elegance Cruises
Whether you’re a wine novice or you can tell your Syrah from a Shiraz, join Sail Croatia’s new Wines of Croatia cruise and you can learn all about the ancient grape varieties of the Dalmatia coast region of Croatia, while sailing in luxury on a small ship. (more…)
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Winter 2023-24 Itineraries for Sea Cloud Spirit Announced
Sea Cloud Cruises will deploy its newest ship, Sea Cloud Spirit, to the Caribbean, Central America and the Canary Islands during winter 2023 and spring 2024. (more…)
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Windstar Cruises Announces 2024 James Beard Foundation Guest Chefs & Sailing Dates
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has announced its lineup of James Beard Foundation®-affiliated guest chefs for its series of three themed culinary cruises in 2024. (more…)
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Windstar Cruises announces deployment through Winter 2025/26
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has released its sailing schedule through winter of 2025/26, with several deployment moves for its fleet of six ships. (more…)
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Star Clippers to Offer Extended cruise Itineraries for Making the Most of Vacation Time
For travelers looking to cover a lot of ground on their extended vacation without a lot of planning, Star Clippers’ “Grand Voyages” range from 13 to 19 days and carry guests to exotic ports in multiple countries in the Mediterranean, all onboard an authentic tall sailing ship. (more…)
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Sea Cloud Cruises Expands North America Presence with New Office and Executive Appointments
Sea Cloud Cruises is expanding its presence in North America with a dedicated sales office and the appointment of both a president and vice president to oversee the cruise line’s expansion. (more…)
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New routes, new concepts, and a new destination Sea Cloud Cruises promises for the upcoming season
For 2024, the cruise company has, in addition to its proven art, culture and culinary trips, developed programmes on currently popular topics such as regeneration, mindfulness and well-being. (more…)
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Le Ponant becomes world’s first sailing yacht to obtain Relais & Châteaux label After four years of regular ad hoc partnerships
After four years of regular ad hoc partnerships, PONANT and Relais & Châteaux are strengthening their ties. The three-master joins the large family of Relais & Châteaux establishments as a new member. (more…)
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Windstar Cruises Announces Deployment through Summer 2025. Cruises take place on Windstar’s six, intimate yachts: three sailing, three all-suite
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has released its sailing schedule through summer of 2025, with several key deployment moves for its fleet of six ships including three all-suite motor yachts and three classic sailing yachts. (more…)
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Prana by Atzaró announces its sailing voyages for 2024. Explore the Indonesian Islands of Komodo National Park, The Spice Islands and Raja Ampat aboard the world’s biggest and most luxurious phinisi yacht
Prana by Atzaró is the world’s ultimate luxurious charter with an impressive A-list following. (more…)
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Star Clippers Now Taking Bookings Through March 2025. Transatlantic crossings, Panama Canal transits and full winter seasons in Caribbean and Central America now available
Star Clippers is now taking bookings for all sailings through March 2025 aboard their three tall sailing ships. Sailing destinations newly opened for booking include the 2024 westbound Atlantic crossings, Panama Canal transits and the entire winter seasons in the Caribbean and Central America. (more…)
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Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Offers Coastal Europe Expeditions in 2024 Aboard Sailing Yacht Sea Cloud II
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic – the recognized global leader and pioneer of expedition cruising – continues to expand its expedition cruise portfolio with the addition of chartered voyages aboard Sea Cloud II, a three-mast modern sailing yacht that exemplifies nostalgic elegance. (more…)
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Formula 1® Races in Abu Dhabi + Monaco Can Be Accessed Via a Cruise Ship So Small & Nimble It Feels Like Your Own Private Yacht
Small ship line Windstar Cruises has added a new Formula 1® experience for its guests, this time at the final race of the 2023 season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November. (more…)
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With the Power of Wind: Sea Cloud Cruises is on Course for Success in 2023
Sea Cloud Cruises has started the first complete year of travel after the pandemic with great success, and a similar high demand is expected for Mediterranean cruises from spring to late autumn 2023. (more…)
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Windstar Cruises Announces New Whole-Food, Plant-Based Menu in Partnership with the National Health Association. New vegan menu on board all six of the small ship line’s yachts
Windstar Cruises has partnered with the National Health Association (NHA) to create a new vegan menu on board all six of the small ship line’s yachts. The offerings are not only plant-based but also prepared without added salt, oil, and sugar and are gluten-free. (more…)
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Sailing with Star Clippers in the Med Offers an Affordable and Exciting Way to See Europe. Book by March 31 to receive choice of $400 airfare credit or onboard credit plus prepaid gratuities on select 2023 and 2024 sailings
Picture this: summer vacation globetrotting through Europe, sunning on the beaches of the Mediterranean, touring ancient and modern cities and enjoying a cocktail at a chic outdoor cafe. (more…)
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Sea Cloud Cruises tall ships may continue sailing into the historic heart of Venice
Sea Cloud ships will once again steer a course for the historic center of Venice this year. Unlike large international cruise ships, the windjammers from Sea Cloud Cruises are still permitted to dock in the heart of the lagoon city. (more…)
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The Sea Cloud Spirit Sets Sail From Miami As Sea Cloud Cruises Expands Its Departures List
The Sea Cloud Cruises shipping company is celebrating a debut route today (February 21, 2023) in US waters with its new tall ship, the Sea Cloud Spirit. (more…)
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Embrace the Romance of Sailing the High Seas with Star Clippers
There’s something inherently romantic about a sailing vacation: the warm air on your skin, the thrill of visiting far flung locations, the vibrant sunsets glimpsed from a cozy spot on deck. (more…)
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