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We all know river cruising is the perfect way to see more of a continent with only having to unpack once. It’s a wonderful surprise that Crystal Cruises offers a unique and personal experience on their river cruise vessels. How, you ask? Let’s start with the guest ratio and why that is important and often glossed over when selecting a river cruise. Crystal has a guest ratio of 2 crew to every 3 guests, with Read more…

 The preforming arts has been a big part of the cruising experience, but Silversea Cruises has taken it a step further with creating an itinerary for the opera/musician enthusiasts. Themed around music culture and with highlights of origin in Italy, guests can experience up close encounters with soloists from the renowned Accademia Teatro all Scala that include performances, interviews and lectures by they themselves. Sailing on the Silver Spirit and experiencing the closeness with other Read more…

SAVE UP TO 20% on select 2019 and 2020 voyages! Only available through your Travel Advisor, pay your entire cruise at time of deposit and receive up to 20% off on select sailings. Experience more than ever before as you sail the world with Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Take in the beauty of each destination with new ways to explore alongside our hallmark inclusion of FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions across more than 450 ports of call Read more…

Culinary Director and renown Silversea Chef, Rudi Scholdis and with his Silversea partner, Alberto Colombo, show off their master chef skills in their floating kitchen aboard the Silver Muse. If this doesn’t make you hungry and starving for a spectacular cruise sailing, I don’t know what will. Amatriciana Sauce Cheek Lard Onion Tomato Sauce Bay Leaf Chili Peppers Blended your tomatoes to a smooth consistency and add cheek lard, onion, chili peppers, and a few Read more…

Silversea is standing out and taking steps towards protecting the spectacular Galapagos Islands while they’re still here in our lifetime. They have designed a destination specialized sustainable ship that protects the ocean sea life below and limits plastic use above. Reducing their carbon footprint, Silversea has added special touches like a fresh water purification system in every suite, advanced propulsion system which reduces the use of fossil fuel, and they’re giving back! The Silversea Fund Read more…

What’s a little extra on top of your luxurious Silversea cruise, if not to spoil you a bit! Book your sailing on any of the 25 Asia inspired itineraries participating in Silversea’s Far East all-inclusive promotion and receive free roundtrip economy air, a free post cruise hotel stay, and transfers to and from the airport. This promotion isn’t standing for long! September 30th marks the last day, if the cabins and suits don’t sell out Read more…

Silversea has created S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) Bar & Lab, a concept that brings guests a culinary experience from the ports of call they’re visiting only found aboard the Silver Moon. Don’t look away now because there is actually some big magic going on aboard Silversea’s newest fleet addition! S.A.L.T Bar sounds and looks both luxurious and comfortable, similar to a speak easy. Low lights mixed with velvety furniture dark in tone, aligned around Read more…

Steve McCurry, an astonishing photographer, named one of the best in his ability to capture culture, the people, and their essence of diversity in each destination. He explores deeper into what most of us take for granted or may accidentally miss when traveling elsewhere. In 2017, McCurry teamed up with Silversea in creating a unique sneak peek for travelers. They have sent him across the world to capture each destination’s unique story and he seemingly Read more…

In the history of art, Paul Gauguin was well-known for his “distasteful” art style that now has become some of the most coveted art in museums, along side Picasso and Van Gogh. So, what is the connection between Paul Gauguin and the artist inspired cruise line? Gauguin was an explorer of the Tahitian archipelagos and sought its cultural beauty for his inspirations. The cruise line has used his story and his curiosity as their own Read more…