New owner reveals plans for bankrupt Boston cruise company Vantage Travel
The new owner of a bankrupt Boston cruise company said he hopes to rebuild customers’ faith and trust in the brand with a relaunch in 2024. (more…)
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Aurora Expeditions to Form New Vantage Explorations Company
After acquiring assets from Vantage Deluxe World Travel, Aurora Expeditions is reportedly forming a new travel company. (more…)
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Pacific Travel Partners acquires assets from Vantage Travel
Earlier this week Pacific Travel Partners, a subsidiary of Aurora Expeditions acquired the assets from Vantage Deluxe Travel which had been placed under the jurisdiction of the court through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. (more…)
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The assets of bankrupt Vantage Travel draw interest. Two companies have expressed interest in its assets (Heritage Expeditions and Aurora Expeditions)
At least two companies have expressed interest in the assets of Vantage Travel, the Boston-based river and ocean cruise company that declared bankruptcy last week. (more…)
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Boston-based cruise company Vantage files for bankruptcy, agrees to sell to United Travel Pte. Ltd.
Luxury cruise company Vantage Deluxe World Travel is filing for bankruptcy and selling its operation, amid ongoing investigations, lawsuits, and hundreds of consumer complaints. (more…)
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Boston-based cruise company Vantage lays off all employees, consumer advocate says
Amid ongoing investigations, lawsuits and hundreds of consumer complaints, Boston cruise company Vantage Deluxe World Travel laid off its employees last week, according to Consumer Rescue. (more…)
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Report: Embattled cruise operator Vantage is selling the company
Vantage Deluxe World Travel, a river and ocean cruise company that has canceled several cruises and left guests waiting long periods of time for refunds, said it is negotiating the sale of the company, reports the Boston Globe. (more…)
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Embattled Boston-based cruise company Vantage postpones all summer trips
The beleaguered cruise company Vantage Deluxe World Travel quietly told its employees all trips through Aug. 28 are postponed, as complaints against the Boston-based business continue to pile up. (more…)
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Two SunStone vessels, Ocean Explorer and Ocean Odyssey, laid up in France
Two vessels of SunStone Ships, the Miami based expedition cruise ship tonnage provider, have been laid up at the request of the charterer. (more…)
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Vantage Travel cancels trips, blames data security incident
Disappointment for a Rhode Island couple who found out their European river cruise was canceled just 48 hours before they were supposed to head to the airport. (more…)
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Vantage Travel Announces New Expedition and Small Ship Cruise Itineraries for 2023-2024
Vantage Deluxe World Travel has announced new expedition and small ship cruise itineraries for 2023 and 2024. New, shorter cruises to Antarctica and first-time journeys to South America, the Mediterranean and Caribbean are part of the newly announced itineraries. (more…)
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Sunstone Takes Delivery Of Infinity Class Vessels Ocean Odyssey And Sylvia Earle
SunStone Maritime Group A/S, the world’s largest tonnage provider to the expedition cruise industry, is pleased to announce the delivery of two INFINITY CLASS vessels, the OCEAN ODYSSEY, and the SYLVIA EARLE. (more…)
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Expedition cruise vessel ‘Ocean Odyssey’ was successfully launched at the CMHI Haimen yard on 23 October 2021
The expedition cruise vessel ‘Ocean Odyssey’, an Ulstein CX103 design, was successfully launched at the CMHI Haimen yard on 23 October 2021. The vessel is one in a series of cruise vessels contracted by the U.S. based SunStone Ships. (more…)
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Vantage Deluxe World Travel Celebrates Christening of its First Ocean-going Ship, “Ocean Explorer”
Vantage Deluxe World Travel celebrated the christening of “Ocean Explorer”, Vantage’s first ocean-going small-ship, at the Raymond L. Flynn Cruiseport Boston Terminal in Boston on Monday. (more…)
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Go aboard new “Ocean Explorer” luxury cruise ship launched in Boston
The “Ocean Explorer” was christened Monday at Boston’s Black Falcon Cruise Terminal. Vantage Travel, a Boston-based company specializing in luxurious world travel, says the relatively small cruise ship can accommodate up to 162 guests in 77 cabins. (wcvb.com)
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JAXPORT welcomes passenger vessel Ocean Explorer for port-of-call visit
The JAXPORT Cruise Terminal is hosting the passenger vessel “Ocean Explorer” for a one-time port-of-call visit today (Oct 13, 2021). The luxury expedition vessel, operated by Vantage Deluxe World Travel, is carrying a total of 54 U.S.-based passengers during its nine-hour stop in Jacksonville. (more…)
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Sunstone Ships Takes Delivery Of The Second Infinity-class Vessel. Ocean Explorer Was Named And Delivered On 14 July 2021
SunStone Ships, the largest tonnage provider in the expedition market, announced the successful delivery of their second next-generation, INFINITY-class vessel. (more…)
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SunStone Launches Sylvia Earle in China, Keel Laid for Ocean Odyssey
SunStone Ships and its Infinity-class newbuild project continues to make impressive progress in China, as the company marked the launching of the Sylvia Earle in China, and also laid the keel for the new Ocean Odyssey. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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SunStone’s next newbuild expedition cruise vessels, the ‘Ocean Explorer’ and the ‘Ocean Victory’, are nearing completion from the CMHI yard
The ‘Ocean Victory’ is vessel number 3 in SunStone’s INFINITY series, while the ‘Ocean Explorer’ is vessel number 4. (more…)
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CMHI Haimen yard in China celebrated the launch of the ‘Sylvia Earle’ and the keel laying of the ‘Ocean Odyssey’
On 18 March 2021, the CMHI Haimen yard in China celebrated the launch of the ‘Sylvia Earle’ (Aurora Expeditions) and the keel laying of the ‘Ocean Odyssey’ (Vantage Cruise Line), both are Ulstein designed, X-BOW expedition cruise vessels under construction for the U.S. based SunStone Ships. (more…)
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SunStone’s new expedition cruise vessel, the ‘Ocean Explorer’ has been launched at the CMHI shipyard in China
SunStone’s new expedition cruise vessel, the ‘Ocean Explorer’ has been launched at the CMHI shipyard, China, on Wednesday 12 August 2020. The ship is number four in the INFINITY class of X-BOW expedition ships, all designed by Ulstein. (more…)
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Vantage Deluxe World Travel Offering Special Pricing on Iconic European River Cruises
Vantage Deluxe World Travel is pleased to announce special pricing valid through February 28, 2020 on some of its most popular European cruise itineraries taking place between April and December 2020. (more…)
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Sunstone Ships Announced Steel Cutting Ceremony On The Fourth Infinity-class Vessel
SunStone Ships, the largest tonnage provider in the expedition market, announced the successful Steel Cutting Ceremony of their fourth next-generation, INFINITY-class vessel (CMHI 196-4). (more…)
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Vantage Cruise Lines’ New Ocean Explorer Inaugural Season Itineraries Open for Booking
Ocean Explorer, Vantage’s first ocean going small-ship, is booking its first 11 itineraries of uniquely-curated travel experiences, launching with its inaugural voyage Essential Asia: Hong Kong to Singapore Adventure Cruise in 2021. (more…)
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Vantage Ups Its Offerings for Solo Cruisers, Looks Ahead to New Ocean and River Ships
Solo travelers interested in a small ship-cruising experience can now look forward to new dedicated river and ocean itineraries offered by Vantage Deluxe World Travel in 2020, as well as more solo-friendly accommodations on brand-new ships in 2020 and beyond. (cruisecritic.com)
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Former Israeli Soldiers Receive Free Healing Cruise from Vantage Deluxe World Travel
Vantage Deluxe World Travel, the world-renowned tour operator headquartered in Boston, is proud to honor the Israeli Brothers for Life organization by providing 20 former Israeli troops with a complimentary, all-inclusive Rhine Jazz Discovery cruise. (more…)
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Vantage Cruise Line confirm the long-term charterer of the fourth newbuild from SunStone ships, the Ocean Explorer
Marking a major milestone in Vantage Deluxe World Travel’s history, Vantage Cruise Lines is pleased to announce it will expand its fleet of world-class cruise ships with an intimately scaled ocean cruising ship, the Ocean Explorer, scheduled to launch in March 2021 for luxury global exploration. (more…)
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Vantage Cruise Line will be the long-term charterer of the fourth newbuild from SunStone ships, the Ocean Explorer
Shipowner SunStone Ships has signed their fourth shipbuilding contract on an expedition cruise ship in their Infinity series. The vessel, which will be constructed at the CMHI yard in China, is a CX103 design featuring the X-BOW® and designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions. (more…)
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Tour company Vantage unveils new river ship in Europe
Boston-based touring company Vantage Deluxe World Travel officially inaugurated its newest ship, the 176-passenger River Voyager, bringing the line’s total European river fleet to seven vessels. (satoday.com)
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Vantage River Cruises to Offer Family Itineraries in 2017
Add Vantage to the list of river cruise companies that are becoming family friendly. In 2017, the company will start offering Vantage Family Journeys river cruises, open to children ages 8 and up. (cruisecritic.com)
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