Expedition cruise lines typically attract adventure and unusual thrills seekers. These lines have very unique and exotic destinations such as the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and Greenland. Expedition cruises tend to focus on very isolated scenery or wildlife up- close and personal. On an expedition...
Viking took the cruise industry by surprise when it announced that its foray into expedition cruising would include not only seasons in Antarctica and the Polar Regions, but also the Great Lakes. The 378-passenger Viking Octantis debuted in spring 2022 and its twin, Viking Polaris, ...
You may be surprised that Viking Ocean Cruises' dress code is closer to Norwegian Cruise Line's than to Seabourn's. Or that the Royal Caribbean cruise dress code may be enforced differently from ship to ship. Once you've made it on board, you’ll find that most cruise lines reiterate ...
Sailfish also have pointed bills that help them stun/kill prey and they also sport huge dorsal fins (which is where the "sail" in their name comes from) on their220 pound(100 kilogram) average bodies. When they want to achieve high speeds theyfold their finscompletely back, effectively maki...
Sail with Heritage Expeditions to see the world’s largest and oldest Adelie Penguin colony in Antarctica. (Image: Aaron Russ) Cruise lines such asNorwegian Cruise Line (NCL)are catering to a new demand for experience-rich travels with a focus on destination immersion, says Ben Angell, VP &...
There is no denying crossing the Drake passage, known as the ‘drake shake’ can be a little uncomfortable if not a lot frightening but the pay off is worth it. Aurora Expeditions do offer some sailings where you can avoid the ‘shake’ with flights to and from Antarctica. ...
Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of driving, sitting erect in a plane etc., go for a voyage through water- a cruise which provides you the best comfort and sight seeing. Sea journey has its own charm and charisma. The world seems a live paradise when you get the chance to ...
Ask about a trip to Oman You’ll be marked as a VIP and geta trip like this. Antarctica: A Whale Safari Venture to Antarctica to study whales. Photo: Polar Latitudes For: February 2020 The comfortable, 114-passengerHebridean Skywill be setting sail for Antarctica in late February, with a...
The technology historian Håkon With Andersen has referred to the dramatic interwar transformation of the Norwegian fleet as a development from laggards to leaders.Footnote41As previously mentioned, Norway was no pioneer in the transformation from sail to steam. On the South Coast, in particular, ...
“In 2020, we have an explosion of small ships designed for true expedition cruising, such as to the Arctic and Antarctica,” says agency owner Ruth Turpin. As the CLIA report puts it, “Access is the new luxury.” Cruise lines aim for harder-to-reach locations to ...