RIVER CRUISING
"I dislike feeling at home when I am abroad" George Bernard Shaw
Celebrity Cruises orders two new iconic ships
Celebrity Cruises have signed a letter of intent for 2 new ships as a new class of vessel. The order was placed with the STX France shipyard for deliveries in the fall of 2018 and early 2020. The new Celebrity ships, being built under the name Project EDGE, will carry 2,900 passengers each and will […]
Seabourn Wins “Favourite Small Ship Cruise Line” Award for the Second Consecutive Year
For the second year in a row, the readers of The Telegraph have named Seabourn “Favourite Small Cruise Line” in its annual Telegraph Travel Awards 2014. Seabourn was recognized particularly for its personalized service, varied itineraries and its luxury all-suite accommodation. According to the publication, “Seabourn has become synonymous with understated elegance at sea. Taking […]
Seabourn Orders Second New Ultra Luxury Ship
Seabourn have announced the exercise of an option for a second new 40,350-GRT ship to be built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri S.p.A. It will be a sister ship to the new-build announced earlier this year. The first new Seabourn ship is scheduled for delivery in late 2016, and the second ship will be delivered in […]
An early morning arrival in Sydney Harbour with Seabourn
Arriving in Sydney Harbour aboard the Seabourn Sojourn was one of those memorable experiences in your life you just never forget. It was 5:00am and the majority of guests were up on deck to witness the iconic scenery that we have all seen on TV. Here we were...
Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins construction of Seven Seas Explorer
Construction has begun on the new Regent Seven Seas Explorer at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy. The crisp pop of a cork being freed from a Krug Grande Cuvée magnum initiated a laser, which cut the ceremonial first piece of steel for the new ship. Incorporating a bottle of the world’s finest champagne to start the building process is symbolic of the high level of sophistication and design being developed for Seven Seas Explorer, which is scheduled to debut in summer 2016.
A few gorgeous days spent exploring Dubai
What a fabulous place to spend a few days after the Christmas celebrations. A great place to go for the weather and the enormous choice of quality Hotels. We chose to stay close to the city so that we could explore the Shopping Malls and take in some of the history found in the city.
