Atlas Ocean Voyages rolls out cultural expeditions for 2024

Atlas Ocean Voyages rolls out cultural expeditions for 2024

With the World Voyager joining the fleet this fall, Atlas Ocean Voyages has added more than a dozen new itineraries for 2024, including the line’s first-time sailings in the Caribbean.  In addition to the Caribbean, the ship will sail Arctic expeditions to…

Cruise expert explains how guests could ‘ruin their trip’

Cruise expert explains how guests could ‘ruin their trip’

Cruise guests could “ruin their trip” by making an easy packing mistake, according to a cruise expert. Yasmin Pekel, owner and CEO of Blue Cruise, told Express.co.uk how new cruise guests can avoid making a mistake. She said: “Check the weather forecast. You can…

Explora Journeys takes delivery of its first ship

Explora Journeys takes delivery of its first ship

New luxury line Explora Journeys has taken delivery of its first ship.  The $550 million Explora I was delivered Thursday at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The ship will sail its maiden cruise on Aug. 2 from Copenhagen, Denmark, a seven-night…

River cruise lines tee up golf programs on Europe itineraries

River cruise lines tee up golf programs on Europe itineraries

Oceangoing ships aren’t the only way to take a golf cruise. River cruise lines have also gotten into the action. Two prominent players are Amadeus River Cruises and AmaWaterways. AmaWaterways offers golf itineraries along the Danube, which the cruise line refers to…

An in-depth look at Lindblad Expedition's Endurance

An in-depth look at Lindblad Expedition's Endurance

ONBOARD THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ENDURANCE — When Lindblad Expeditions said it was building two of the most advanced polar-class expedition cruise ships, it came as a wave of cruise lines, some established and some new, decided to dip their toes into the…

MSC is temporarily closing Ocean Cay next spring

MSC is temporarily closing Ocean Cay next spring

MSC Cruises will temporarily close its private Bahamian island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, for six weeks next spring.  The cruise line said Ocean Cay will close to passengers from April 7 to May 22 “in order to make necessary guest experience…