Oceania Cruises Releases Details Of 180-Day World Cruise

Oceania Cruises has unveiled details of its world cruise for 2019, a 180-day voyage covering over 45,000 nautical miles onboard the elegant and intimate Insignia.   The Route Embarking the full world cruise either in New York (departing 11 January 2019), Miami (departing 14 January 2019) or Los Angeles (departing 30 January 2019), guests will … Continue reading

Viking Ocean Cruises Christens New Ship, Announces First World Cruise

A year after its debut with the Viking Star, Viking Ocean Cruises continues its aggressive expansion with the introduction of a second ship and the unveiling of details for the company’s first world cruise.   Viking Sea Named in London with Norwegian Flair The River Thames in Greenwich was the scene of maritime and Norwegian tradition … Continue reading

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Plans 2017 World Cruise

Luxury cruise operator Regent Seven Seas Cruises has confirmed a World Cruise in 2017. Sailing round trip from Miami, the Seven Seas Navigator will embark on a 128-night voyage on 5 January 2017, visiting 6 continents, 31 countries and more than 60 ports featuring 29 UNESCO World Heritage Sites enroute.   Following a 1-night pre-cruise … Continue reading

Now Open: Sofitel Legend People’s Grand Hotel Xian

French hospitality group Accor has brought its Sofitel Legend brand to China, with the opening of a property in Xian steeped in history.   The Sofitel Legend People’s Grand Hotel Xi’an occupies a grandiose heritage building that was originally a state-run hotel for visiting Chinese leaders and foreign dignitaries, with former Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, … Continue reading

New Nile Cruisers For Mövenpick

Swiss hospitality operator Mövenpick has announced that it will be growing its fleet of river cruisers sailing Egypt’s legendary River Nile. 5 more vessels, including a former royal yacht, will join the company’s 3 existing ships, making it the largest international operator cruising the famed waterway.   SS Misr The flagship of the fleet, the … Continue reading