CIERVA COVE, Antarctic Peninsula — Humpback whales all around. That’s the easiest way to describe my final excursion in Antarctica. Over the course of six days cruising this glorious region of mountains,…
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Checking out Hurtigruten Expeditions’ cruise ship in the Galapagos
Last-minute Omicron travel restrictions in Norway forced Hurtigruten Expeditions executives to cancel a planned trip to Galapagos to preview the newest addition to their expedition fleet, the Santa Cruz II. But the…
Lindblad Expeditions CEO Dolf Berle on the company’s tours expansion: Travel Weekly
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings recently acquired an 80% stake in escorted tour operator Classic Journeys, its third acquisition this year, along with DuVine Cycling + Adventure Co. and Off the Beaten Path in…
Travel advisors applaud Royal Caribbean’s world cruise: Travel Weekly
For Daniela Harrison, Royal Caribbean International’s first world cruise couldn’t have come at a better time. It was announced on Wednesday, and by 8 a.m. Thursday, a customer was on the phone…
New suite living at Holland America’s McKinley Chalet Resort in Alaska: Travel Weekly
When Holland America Line (HAL) held a grand opening ceremony for a new accommodations building at the McKinley Chalet Resort in June 2019, the company had no idea that many of the…
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Navigator sparkles in debut: Travel Weekly
ONBOARD THE WORLD NAVIGATOR — Three days into the maiden voyage of Atlas Ocean Voyages’ 196-passenger World Navigator, a handsome and unpretentious ship, the staff and the brand’s first paying guests relaxed…
Changes afoot for Crystal?: Travel Weekly
Jeri Clausing Crystal, the former two-ship luxury cruise line that six years ago embarked on an aggressive and sometimes questionable expansion into rivers, yachts, expedition ships — even a failed private air…
New tool makes it easier for advisors to book Travel Corporation experiences
Jeri Clausing Responding to post-pandemic demand for what it calls “risk-free” travel products, the Travel Corporation is making it easier for advisors to tap into and sell the many and often exclusive…
Galapagos beckons to those eager to return to the sea: Travel Weekly
There are few places where people can cruise at all right now, and almost none where North Americans are currently able to sail. The Galapagos is one of the very few exceptions. …
Adventures by Disney sailing into expedition cruising: Travel Weekly
Adventures by Disney is launching family-focused expedition cruises to Antarctica and the Galapagos as well as a new photo-focused river cruise in France, the company announced Wednesday. Beginning late this year, Adventures…