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For those of us who love Regent Seven Seas Cruises – Dress Code Onboard Has Changed

June 7, 2021October 20, 2009 by Renee Goyeneche

Regent Seven Seas Cruises– one of my favorites- has adopted a new dress code policy. Please read on to find out about the revisions and what to expect onboard: As a result of guest feedback convincingly in favor of a less formal policy, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has established a revised dress code. Effective with the 2009/2010 New Year’s cruises, guests are respectfully requested to adhere to the following guidelines: Daytime Dress Code (until 6 p.m.) …

Cruceros adds new ship in Patagonia

October 20, 2009October 16, 2009 by Cynthia Boal Janssens

For the 2010 – 2011 season a new expedition cruise ship will be in operation, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Cruceros Australis, a company that sails in one of the planet’s most virgin territories; Chilean-Argentine Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.

Stella Australis is the name of this new vessel that is being added to Cruceros Australis’ fleet, which currently runs the ships Mare Australis and Via Australis.

The new ship will have a capacity of 210 passengers distributed in 100 cabins of 161 sq. ft. each. She will be 292 ft. long and her beam will be 47.8 ft.

Star Clippers continues its half-off sale

October 20, 2009October 14, 2009 by Cynthia Boal Janssens

Set sail this winter for Star Clippers’ Caribbean and save up to 50 percent off brochure rates on seven-night sailings. You will sail on its flagship, the Royal Clipper, and enjoy all the amenities and activities that you would expect on a private sailing yacht. And with only 227 guests, you won’t be part of the crowd. I was so impressed with this deal when it was first announced that we signed up immediately for the Jan. …

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