Seabourn Revise Onboard Attire Policy

Beginning with cruises departing in October, 2010*, Seabourn will be initiating a revised suggested attire policy on board The Yachts of Seabourn.

The World Awaits Queen Elizabeth

Cunard are pleased to announce the new Queen Elizabeth theatre company

Seabourn Sojourn Sails a 'Flawless' Maiden Voyage

Seabourn Sojourn, the second of three new ultra luxury cruising yachts being built for The Yachts of Seabourn, returned to Dover on June 20 from its maiden voyage, having admirably upheld the line's peerless reputation in its initial outing. The consensus of emotions among guests and crew was a mix of elation and pride.

Seabourn Offers the Most Luxury Cruises in Europe for 2011

With the addition of the all-suite Seabourn Quest next summer, The Yachts of Seabourn will offer the most ultra luxury cruise berths in Europe next year. The line's six intimate ships, none of which carries over 450 guests, will blanket Europe with an array of 143 fascinating, small-ship voyages of seven to 15 days, spanning the continent from the North Cape to the Crimea and from Iceland to the Greek Isles.

Cunard Announces 2012 World Voyages

Continuing the company‘s legacy of the annual World Voyage they pioneered 90 years ago, Cunard Line is proud to announce the 2012 World Voyage programme aboard The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World. The Line’s newest ship, Queen Elizabeth, and its flagship, Queen Mary 2, will sail these legendary voyages to a combined 60 ports across 33 countries, featuring Queen Mary 2's first circumnavigation around Australia.

Exciting New Dining Choices For Queen Elizabeth

Exciting new alternative dining choices for Queen Elizabeth - including The Verandah restaurant

Seabourn Sojourn Successfully Christened

During a beautiful sunset ceremony on the River Thames in London, The Yachts of Seabourn's highly anticipated new Seabourn Sojourn was named by British supermodel Twiggy, who served as godmother to the new yacht. More than 700 guests and staff attended the naming ceremony and burst into applause as the bottle of champagne smashed.

Silver Whisper Completes Major Refurbishment

Silversea Cruises' Silver Whisper sailed from Rome this week on her first voyage following a successful 14-day dry-dock project in Genoa, where extensive renovations were made to most areas of the ultra-luxury ship.

Seabourn Takes Delivery of Seabourn Sojourn

The Yachts of Seabourn took delivery of Seabourn Sojourn today at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Sojourn is the company‘s fifth yacht and the second of three 450-guest vessels being added to Seabourn’s fleet of intimate yachts.

Linley Artwork To Be A Major Feature On Queen Elizabeth

Cunard ships, while among the most modern afloat, are known for their traditional luxury, accentuated by extensive use of brass, classic fabrics, marble and highly polished woods.

Cunard Welcomes 2009 Film Festival Best Documentary Winner

Cunard, operator of The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World, will welcome Tribeca Film Festival award-winning documentary filmmaker Marshall Curry aboard Queen Mary 2 on the 8 August Transatlantic Crossing from New York to Southampton.

Seabourn Sojourn Offers New Healthy Spa Experiences

With an increasing number of travelers seeking to maintain a healthy lifestyle while on vacation, The Yachts of Seabourn is meeting this growing trend with the ultimate sanctuary of relaxation and wellness aboard the new Seabourn Sojourn, which is scheduled to debut June 6, 2010, in London.

Seabourn Announce the Godmother for Sojourn

The Yachts of Seabourn is delighted to announce that Twiggy is to be the Godmother of its newest yacht, Seabourn Sojourn, at a glamorous naming ceremony hosted on board on the River Thames Friday 4th June 2010.

Seabourn Pride Back to Scandinavia in 2011

The Yachts of Seabourn announces a change of deployment for its popular, 208-guest Seabourn Pride in the summer of 2011.

Another Major Milestone for Seabourn Sojourn

The Yachts of Seabourn's new Seabourn Sojourn has reached an important maritime milestone with the completion of four days of sea trials in the Mediterranean.

Silversea Debuts New Land Programs

Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises is introducing 10 new optional land extensions to complement its collection of Northern Europe and Mediterranean voyages this spring, summer and fall.

Silversea Announces Voyage Featuring It's Own Culinary Stars

Luxury cruise specialist, Silversea, continues its commitment to the culinary enrichment of its guests with the creation of Flavours of the Mediterranean, a special voyage designed to showcase the talents of Silversea's exceptional culinary team and the diverse regional produce available at local ports. The programme will be available to all guests joining the seven-day Rome to Nice voyage aboard Silver Whisper on 24 May, 2010.

Seabourn Offers 40 New Asia Shore Excursions in 2010

The Yachts of Seabourn has added 40 fascinating new tours in China, Korea, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam, expanding the options for guests exploring the Far East on the company's year-round 2010 schedule of Asia voyages aboard the intimate, all-suite Seabourn Pride.

Silversea Unveils 2011 Voyages Brochure

Silversea Cruises has just published its new 2011 Voyages brochure. The comprehensive 190-page booklet details nearly 200 itineraries visiting seven continents, over 80 countries, and more than 400 destinations.

Crystal Announces 2011 is now on sale

Free flights on all 2011 sailings, All Inclusive as you wish, Free Onboard Credits of up to $2,000 per couple, Perfect Choice Dining, New Alaska Itineraries

P&O Introduces Adonia

P&O Cruises will offer fly-cruise holidays in the Mediterranean in 2011. The development comes with the introduction of 710 passenger ship Adonia, joining the fleet in May 2011.

Queen Mary 2 Welcomes Archbishop Desmond Tutu

The Most Reverend Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu arrived in Cape Town, South Africa today after enjoying a segment of Cunard Line's 2010 World Voyage onboard the legendary Queen Mary 2.

The Yachts of Seabourn Names Captain of Sojourn

The Yachts of Seabourn has named Captain Karlo Buer to be master of Seabourn Sojourn when it debuts on June 6, 2010, in London. Capt. Buer has served as captain on all Seabourn yachts over the past 19 years, including Seabourn Odyssey when the vessel was introduced in 2009.

A Giant Leap for Cruising

Crystal Cruises has become the first cruise company to offer upmarket guests the chance to experience space travel training.

Cunard Line Announces 2011-2012 Voyage Programme

Combining 170 years of experience with the youngest, luxury fleet at sea - flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and the soon-to-be-launched Queen Elizabeth - Cunard is pleased to announce its most extensive range of voyages to date, with a greater choice of itineraries, departure dates and overnight stays. Guests will have more opportunities to experience the new golden age of ocean travel with the classic traditions and legendary White Star Service for which Cunard is renowned.

Queen Mary 2's First Circumnavigation of Australia

Cunard Line has announced that the world's grandest ocean liner, its majestic Queen Mary 2, will be based in Australia in 2012 for a history-making circumnavigation which will see her visit five states and the Northern Territory.

Silversea Launches Circle Australia Voyage

The 30-day Sydney roundtrip, which sails from 19 January to 18 February 2011, will enable guests to visit a diverse range of destinations, from great State capitals and paradise islands to remote regions which are only accessible by Silversea's intimate vessel, Silver Shadow.

Seabourn Introduces 'Click & Sail' E-Documents Option

Guests Can Choose Convenient, Eco-Friendly Alternative to Mailed Documents

Cunard Begins Next Chapter Of Literature And Liners

Cunard Line announces the return of their popular Literature and Liners series as part of Cunard Insights, the line‘s award-winning onboard enrichment programme. Introduced in 2009, Literature and Liners provides guests sailing on select Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossings the opportunity to interact with some of the literary world’s most intriguing figures. Best-selling authors scheduled to sail as part of this year's programme are Kate Atkinson, John Berendt, Bill Bryson and Joanne Harris. Guests can look forward to engaging Q&A discussions, lectures, book signings and readings with select titles to be featured in the Cunard Book Club.

Cunard Appoints Queen Elizabeth Senior Officers

Following the appointment of Captain Christopher Wells as Master of its new Queen Elizabeth, Cunard Line has appointed three more Senior Officers who will be onboard when the ship enters service in October 2010.

Silver Wind to Host 2010 World Leaders Symposium

Exclusive educational travel event from Moscow to Istanbul also features William J. Perry, Mikhail Gorbachev, luxurious accommodations, and customised excursions

Silversea Appoints Enzo Visone as Executive Chairman

Silversea Cruise Holding Ltd. today announced the appointment of Enzo Visone as Executive Chairman of the Board of Silversea Cruises.

Record Bookings For The Yachts of Seabourn

With three new yachts joining its award-winning fleet and a selection of new exotic itineraries and destinations, The Yachts of Seabourn is attracting all-time high numbers of new guests.

Joanna Lumley wins the 2010 Oldie of the Year award

Joanna Lumley is today (Tuesday 26 January 2010) awarded the prestigious ‘2010 Oldie of the Year Award’ in association with Swan Hellenic, presented at an awards lunch at Simpson‘s-in-the-Strand, ’for her relentless and courageous fight for the rights of Ghurkhas who have served in the British Army'

Cunard To Launch Special Relationship Enrichment Program

CUNARD TO LAUNCH SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Seabourn's Newest Yacht to be named Seabourn Quest

The Yachts of Seabourn has announced that Seabourn Quest will be the name given to its newest vessel. Poised to become the third of three new ultra-luxury yachts launched by the award-winning, small-ship cruise line in as many years, Seabourn Quest will debut in June 2011.

Sovereign Wins the Seabourn Agent of the Year Award Again!

The Yachts of Seabourn today announced that their coveted “Agent of the Year Award” for 2009 has been won by The Sovereign Cruise Club.

Silversea Unveils Dining Options for Spirit

In less than four months, on December 23, the world's newest ultra-luxury, all-suite ship, Silver Spirit, will take to the seas on her maiden “Holiday Spirit” voyage from Barcelona to Lisbon.

New Seabourn Spirit Pictures

New images of the Seabourn Spirit refurbishment

Seven Seas Navigator Emerges from Refit

SEVEN SEAS NAVIGATOR EMERGES FROM REFIT
A STUNNING JEWEL IN REGENT'S CROWN

Silversea annouces Silver Spirit's Inaugural 2011 World Cruise

Highlights Include Exclusive Shoreside Events, $2,000 Onboard Spending Credit, Free Roundtrip Business Class Air and Private Car Transfers

Seabourn Embarks Upon Refurbishment Of Pride, Spirit And Legend

Capping off a year that saw the launch of its first new yacht in over a decade, The Yachts of Seabourn has embarked upon a multi-million dollar renovation of the original trio of its award-winning, small-luxury fleet. Seabourn Spirit has just completed a makeover, and Pride and Legend are planned to undergo extensive refurbishments during the coming year, transforming the look and feel of each vessel with open and airy interiors, modern embellishments, and richly coloured contemporary on-deck furnishings.

2011 Silversea Programme Announced

Silversea is excited to announce that its 2011 programme goes on sale today. A world of savings is offered with exceptional cruise fares for a limited time, plus free flights and transfers.

Cunard Line Appoints Master for New Queen Elizabeth

Captain Chris Wells has been appointed Master of Cunard Line's new 90,000-ton liner, Queen Elizabeth, which will enter service in October 2010. Captain Wells joined Cunard as second officer on Queen Elizabeth 2 in 1992.

Regent Navigator Refurbishment

Regent Seven Seas Navigator to Receive Major Update, New Restaurants and Canyon Ranch SpaClub

Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced today that its 490-guest Seven Seas Navigator will undergo a comprehensive, stem-to-stern refurbishment just in time to debut on a New Year's Caribbean cruise, departing Fort Lauderdale on 28 December.

Seabourn Pride, Spirit & Legend to be upgraded

Seabourn Pride, Spirit and Legend will undergo major overhauls of their public rooms during their upcoming periodic maintenance periods. Seabourn has hired the design firm of RTKL Associates Inc. - Miami to transform the look and feel of the rooms into an airy, modern atmosphere that lightens, brightens and updates the décor.

Sovereign Full Ship Seabourn Charter Voyage Departs

The Sovereign Cruise Club reached a new pinnacle in the provision of luxury voyages today, with the departure from the Port of Nice of its full ship charter of the luxurious m/v Seabourn Legend.

Seabourn Sojourn Hull Afloat

The 198 meter steel hull for the Seabourn Sojourn has arrived at T.Mariotti's Genoa quay, according to a press statement from the shipbuilder. The second of three ultra luxury ships ordered from T.Mariotti to boost the Seabourn Cruise Line fleet, follows Seabourn Odyssey that started her maiden voyage in Venice on June 24 and is currently sailing in the Mediterranean.

Carol Marlow leaves Cunard Line

Carnival UK, parent company of Cunard Line, has announced that Carol Marlow has stepped down as President & Managing Director.

Silversea Celebrates the Holidays

From Antarctica to Zanzibar

(London - 16 July 2009) This holiday season the intimate ships of Silversea are offering travellers the opportunity to celebrate aboard voyages that span the globe, from the warm waters of the Caribbean, Indian Ocean and South Pacific, to the ultimate winter wonderland… the Antarctic.

Construction of Queen Elizabeth Begins

Keel Laying Ceremony held in Italy

At 1500 hours tomorrow, Thursday 2 July, a ceremony to mark the Keel Laying of Cunard‘s gracious new Queen Elizabeth will be held at the Monfalcone shipyard of Fincantieri near Trieste, Italy. The second largest Cunarder ever built, Queen Elizabeth’s keel is the third Cunard has laid in the space of seven years. When she enters service in October 2010 she will become the third in a fleet of Queens which already comprises Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria; together these three liners define a new golden age of ocean liner travel. The Cunard fleet is the most famous in the world and the youngest in the passenger shipping.

New Seabourn Flagship Launched

The Yachts of Seabourn embarks today upon an expansive future as Seabourn Odyssey launches from Venice as the first ultra-luxury vessel to debut in six years. The 32,000-ton vessel built by T. Mariotti of Genoa, Italy, accommodates 450 guests in 225 luxury suites, ninety percent with verandas, offering one of the highest space-per-guest ratios in the industry with highly personalized service. Odyssey features the largest spa on any luxury yacht, four restaurants and a host of luxury amenities. Guests of the maiden voyage will also share the unprecedented honor of acting as godparents.

Announcing the new Queen Elizabeth

Autumn 2010 will further enhance Cunard Line‘s illustrious reputation for exquisite ocean travel with the arrival of their newest liner, Queen Elizabeth. Within her majestic curves, the harmony of classic and contemporary strikes an elegant chord throughout sumptuous public spaces. Here, Cunard Line’s most cherished traditions shall continue unabashed: superlative dining occasions, glittering black-tie soirées, lavish entertainment and of course their legendary White Star Service.

Seabourn Sojourn Now on Sale

Seabourn Unveils its Biggest Season Yet: New Yachts, Itineraries and Exotic Ports of Call.

Sovereign Wins Seabourn Award

The Sovereign Cruise Club Wins The Yachts of Seabourn 2009 Agent of the Year Award

Seabourn Offers New Overnight Excursions to Prague and Berlin

During the maiden season of its new, all-suite Seabourn Sojourn this summer, The Yachts of Seabourn is introducing new overnight shore excursions to two of Europe's most popular cities - Berlin, Germany, and Prague in the Czech Republic.

Sovereign & The Savoy Hotel

When the hotel re-opens in 2009 after a £100 Million refit, Sovereign has been chosen by The Savoy as “Lifestyle Brand Partner".