When it comes to luxury cruises, the horizon isn’t just a metaphor—it’s the promise of an entirely different world. While mainstream cruise lines pack their itineraries with waterslides, all-you-can-eat buffets, and Broadway-style shows, the crème de la crème of luxury cruises sails into uncharted waters—both literally and figuratively. These elite lines, crowned in the Cruise … Read more
City state follows Qantas in offering jaunts with no destination with ships half full and masks mandatory
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth charts a new nine-month program of destination highlights. According to cruisecritic.com, most cruise lines voluntarily paused sailings for the meantime after being faced with port closures; a lack of suitable infrastructure, including flights; and increased travel restrictions that change on a country-by-country basis. CLIA, the Cruise Lines International Association that represents most … Read more
Crystal Cruises is the World’s Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line, having earned more “World’s Best” accolades than any other cruise line, hotel, or resort in history. Crystal is elevating to new heights in luxury with the launch of Crystal AirCruises. In 2017, its sleek and luxurious Boeing 777-200LR will travel the world with just 84 … Read more
Richard Branson is placing his bets on medium size “boutique” ships. British tycoon Richard Branson unveiled the plans for Virgin Cruises ‘boutique’ cruise line. The founder of the Virgin Group announced that Virgin Cruises has selected Port Miami as the home port for its first cruise ship that will set sail in 2020. Richard flew … Read more
If the luxury world had a mood this fortnight, it would be restless elegance. Boardrooms are reshuffling, creative directors are bowing out, iconic brands are chasing new identities, and the markets are sending mixed signals. From a royal Burberry capsule to Porsche’s worst year in over a decade, from Kering’s painful surgery to Dubai’s bulletproof … Read more