Silversea Cruises

Buckle up. I’m about to turn your concept of cruising upside-down. Spin the globe (or Google Earth) and tilt it upward. If you’ve done it properly, you’re looking at a white mass of continent known as Antarctica. It is, as some scientists have put it, the “least understood place on Earth.” Think penguins, not polar bears. Yes, you’ll need a parka, which most cruise companies provide, as well as boots, gloves and snow pants. It’s cold, but the White Continent is worth a shiver or two. Antarctica, as one expedition leader characterized it, is “as close to another planet as most people will ever get.” ... Read more

They both are big contenders in the luxury cruise segment. To the casual observer, these two lines may appear to be a lot alike. After all, both operate all-inclusive (we’ll get back to that in a moment) vessels, each carrying fewer than 600 guests (we’ll come back to that in a moment too). Seabourn Quest and Silver Wind anchored of Saint-Tropez. © Ralph Grizzle Service and hardware on both vessels will make you feel like royalty. You’ll enter an elegant environment where the word “no” is hardly ever uttered unless you hear it from the person you’re traveling with. ... Read more

For travelers seeking to expand their vacations beyond the classic two-week cruises, there are many options to choose from. Collector Voyages combine shorter cruises under one package price. World Cruises may allow you to circumnavigate the globe without the hassle of overseas flights. However, a Grand Voyage allows adventure seekers to explore specific routes in a more immersive style. Perhaps having a Grand Voyage on a cruise ship is the ideal approach for you. Cultural experience in Santa Marta, Colombia What’s a Grand Voyage? ... Read more