Ultra-Luxury Archives – All Things Cruise

Seabourn Odyssey Shines for Guests with Extensive Design, Technological Updates

July 9, 2019 by Editor

SEATTLE, July 9, 2019 – Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury travel experience, has recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation of Seabourn Odyssey, refreshing the look and feel of the vessel with open and airy interiors, modern technology updates, and rich contemporary furnishings that give the ship a completely fresh feel. The renovation, completed in Genoa, Italy in May, included extensive work to thoughtfully update many public and guest areas throughout the ship. “Seabourn Odyssey came out of …

Oceania Cruises 2020 World Cruise is now open for reservations

March 7, 2018 by Heidi Allison-Shane

Oceania Cruises 2020 Around the World in 180 Days World Cruise is now open for reservations. Sailing the world aboard Oceania’s luxurious Insignia sounds wonderful! The cruise departs from Miami on January 8, 2020 and visits 95 ports in 38 countries, including 17 overnight port visits. For a limited time with OLife Choice Oceania is offering 2 for 1 cruise fares, first class roundtrip airfare, unlimited internet plus you can choose from 78 free shore excursions, a …

Regent Seven Seas Cruises names their new ultra luxury ship that is set to launch in 2020

November 16, 2017 by Heidi Allison-Shane

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced the name of its new ship, scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2020. The second Explorer-class, all suite ship will be named Seven Seas Splendor. This will be a sister ship to the Seven Seas Explorer, renowned as the most luxurious ship ever built with her launch in 2016. “The naming of a ship is an important milestone in maritime tradition and it is my pleasure to announce that …

Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces cruises featuring Havana, Cuba-Becomes first North American luxury cruise line to offer voyages to Cuba

December 14, 2016 by Editor

(Photo of Seven Seas Mariner courtesy of Regent Seven Seas Cruises) Regent Seven Seas Cruises has the distinction of being the only North American luxury cruise line to be granted permission to offer voyages to Cuba, and has added Havana to two Caribbean voyages aboard Seven Seas Mariner in April 2017. The two voyages, April 11 and 18, will both overnight in Havana, giving guests ample time to experience the rich culture and history of this iconic …

Seabourn to offer spa and wellness programs with integrative medicine pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil

August 11, 2016 by Editor

Seabourn, in partnership with The Onboard Spa by Steiner, has created a fleet-wide mindful living program offering guests a holistic spa and wellness experience that integrates physical, social, environmental and spiritual well-being. The new Spa and Wellness with Dr. Andrew Weil program will be the first-ever of its kind at sea. The new program will be led by the newly established position, The Wellness Guide. The Guide, will be a certified yoga and meditation practitioner who will …

Cruising on new Seven Seas Explorer

July 26, 2016 by David Molyneaux

With pomp and plenty of elegant adjectives, the 750-passenger luxury cruise ship, Seven Seas Explorer, officially joined the Regent fleet this week in an impressive and regal naming ceremony in posh Monaco. The ship’s maiden voyage is July 20 from Monte Carlo. No one could have asked for a better evening to focus on a stunning new ship. Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco attended, and the Princess, who is godmother of the ship, cut a …

Crystal officially signs order with Lloyd Werft to build eight new ships

May 11, 2016 by Editor

Crystal Cruises announced that it has signed an order for its eight new ships with the Lloyd Werft Group, a collection of four shipyards in Northern Germany. The signing was done by Crystal President and CEO Edie Rodriguez in the presence of the Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay, Chairman of Crystal Cruises; Rüdiger Pallentin, Managing Director of the Lloyd Werft Group; Uwe Beckmeyer, State Secretary of Maritime Affairs; Erwin Sellering, Prime Minister of State Mecklenburg-Vorpommern; and Martin …

Crystal Cruises announces plans to restore America’s flagship, the SS United States, to a modern luxury cruise ship

February 8, 2016 by Editor

Already in the midst of the most significant expansion in the company’s celebrated history, Crystal Cruises’ next step in expanding its award-winning fleet is truly an historic endeavor. Together with the SS United States Conservancy, Crystal today announced it will save “America’s Flagship,” the SS United States, and embark on the enormous undertaking of bringing the ship into compliance with the latest standards, and returning her to oceangoing service. During the announcement, made at a press conference …

Crystal Yacht Cruises sets bold lineup of adventures for new yacht, focuses on rugged experiences, unique perspectives and inclusive exploration

September 1, 2015 by Editor

Crystal Yacht Cruises, the most recent intimate travel experience from the world’s most awarded cruise line, is charting new waters beginning with the maiden voyage of Crystal Esprit this winter. As Crystal’s latest venture embarks on December 23, 2015, discerning luxury travelers can dive into the destinations – and the waters between them – with dozens of thrilling Crystal Adventures ashore, some of which are offered complimentary. The yacht’s maiden voyage offers an inclusive post- and pre- …

Crystal Yacht Cruises opens bookings to all luxury travelers

August 27, 2015 by Editor

Starting next month, travelers can book their luxury yachting vacation with Crystal Yacht Cruises, the most recent innovation from the world’s most awarded cruise line. As Crystal Esprit charts new waters with its maiden voyage this winter, Crystal Cruises is unveiling the complete itineraries and fares for 2016 through the beginning of 2018. The routes were first made available for booking exclusively for Crystal Society members – Crystal’s repeat guest program – and will be open to …