Tag: luxury ship

From Year-Round Sailings, to Whisky, and Africa Circumnavigation: These new Cruise Ships are Vacation Destinations in Their Own Rights

April 29, 2023April 29, 2023 by Editorial Team

Seabourn, one of the leaders in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, launches its first-ever “Grand Africa Voyage.” Departing November 30, 2024, Seabourn Sojourn will circumnavigate the continent and sail more than 17,000 miles during a 90-day roundtrip adventure from Barcelona, Spain. The journey will offer a world of experiences for guests, visiting 44 marquee and … Read more

Seabourn Venture to be the world’s finest luxury expedition ship

July 6, 2022 by Editorial Team

Seabourn, the ultra-luxury ocean and expedition cruise line, took delivery of its first expedition ship, Seabourn Venture, during an official handover maritime ceremony at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Seabourn Venture is the first of the line’s two purpose-built, ultra-luxury expedition ships and the newest expedition ship in the cruise industry. “Today is … Read more

The Retreat on Celebrity Beyond: Gwyneth Paltrow is setting sail on an exclusive wellness retreat at sea

May 9, 2022April 25, 2022 by Editorial Team

Goop at Sea – The Retreat on Celebrity Beyond; @celebritycruises.com

Celebrity Cruises and lifestyle brand goop are setting sail this fall on an exclusive wellness retreat at sea on board the highly anticipated new-luxury cruise ship, Celebrity Beyond.

With a series of transformative experiences and sessions led by goop’s wellness practitioners and an appearance by goop founder and CEO, Gwyneth Paltrow herself, ‘goop at Sea’ will be held on the Celebrity Beyond 9-night Italian Riviera & France sailing departing from Barcelona on September 24, 2022.

The third ship in Celebrity Cruises’ award-winning Edge Series, Celebrity Beyond will begin its inaugural season in April 2022 with her maiden voyage on April 27, 2022 from Southampton, England, on a 10-night Western Europe cruise.

Further extending the partnership between the companies that began in early 2020, a selection of goop’s signature products, including the GOOPGLOW and GOOPGENES collections, will now be available on board Celebrity Beyond. Gwyneth Paltrow will continue as Celebrity’s Well-Being Advisor, a collaboration first announced in April 2021; and, Paltrow and the goop team will also continue to curate innovative wellness offerings for Celebrity’s ships including on-demand wellness classes on stateroom TVs, a custom detox smoothie and fitness tools for guests of AquaClass staterooms, a fully-immersive next level wellness experience, which is taken further on Beyond with the new Aqua Sky Suites featuring floor-to-ceiling ocean views, private verandas, luxurious bedding and other wellness amenities.

Kiki Koroshetz, goop’s VP of Content, will also continue her role in Celebrity’s Women in Wellness program, which brings together the expertise of some of the most highly respected female leaders in the wellness industry to cultivate a unique wellness program at sea.

With its innovative, outward facing design leveraging endless ocean vistas and breathtaking panoramas, Celebrity Beyond takes well-being at sea further than ever before. Celebrity Beyond showcases the design talents of multi-award-winning British designer Kelly Hoppen CBE; celebrated American designer Nate Berkus; and lauded Paris-based design firm Jouin Manku; along with the innovation of British architect Tom Wright; and the culinary gifts of Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud.

“Nowhere is more rejuvenating than the open sea, and Celebrity Beyond has been designed by a dream team of contemporary, inspiring icons to give guests endless opportunities to disconnect from the world – while they simultaneously reconnect with the world around them,” said Michael Scheiner, Celebrity Cruises’ Chief Marketing Officer. “goop is the perfect partner for us to collaborate with to capture this therapeutic essence of the ocean in a really relevant and meaningful way for our target audience.”

“Travel can be such a meaningful part of well-being and a curious approach to life,” said Kiki Koroshetz, goop’s VP of content. “Our partnership with Celebrity Cruises has been focused on the intersection of exploration and wellness. We’ve been fortunate to bring some brilliant experts and teachers onboard, literally, and this new adventure—a mix of discovery and restoration—will be a wholly unique experience.”

The goop at Sea sailing will feature a variety of exclusive programming curated and hosted by goop, including:

A live interview hosted by Gwyneth Paltrow with a top wellness expert, where she will also answer audience questions
Several interactive goop practitioner-led sessions focused on enhancing the mind, body and soul;
Nourishment from the inside out through exclusive pop-up experiences including tastings, product trials, massages and more
Goop curated gifts and surprises.

The Retreat on Celebrity Beyond; @Celebrity Cruiese

This designer’s version of Eden reimagines what it means to be connected to the sea

July 3, 2017July 3, 2017 by Editorial Team

“Eden, like so many aspects of Celebrity Edge, represents a unique advance in cruise ship design.” Celebrity Cruises unveils Eden, a dramatic new venue on Celebrity Edge cruise ship that fuses iconic design, culinary and entertainment – exciting all the senses. Spanning three decks at the aft of the ship with almost 7,000 sq. ft. … Read more

World´s most luxurious cruise ship: “This is something that will stand the test of time.”

July 14, 2016July 14, 2016 by Editorial Team

Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveiled Seven Seas Explorer, world´s most luxurious cruise ship. As soon as you step on board of this new cruise ship, you will know you have arrived somewhere special. Every space transitions perfectly into the next, because no expense, no effort and no detail have been spared in the design of … Read more

Scenic Eclipse to take guests to inaccessible places by onboard helicopters and submarine

January 20, 2016January 18, 2016 by Editorial Team

Scenic has announced the launch of the world’s First Discovery Yacht, the Scenic Eclipse. The point on the map where luxury meets discovery.

Eclipse is a new “6-star” ship to be launched in 2018 for discovering regions previously only visited by a fortunate few. The ultra-luxury mega yacht will carry 228 guests in 114 all-veranda suites: from the spacious 344 sq. ft. Verandah Suite to the over- the-top 2,500 sq. ft. two-bedroom Owner’s Penthouse Suite.

Three years in planning, Scenic‘s recently-established Ocean Cruising Line heralds a new direction for the award-winning luxury travel operator, currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. The Scenic Eclipse (scenicusa.com/eclipse & Scenic.ca/eclipse) will embark on her maiden voyage on August 31, 2018, sailing from Istanbul to Venice, followed by discovery voyages to The Americas; Antarctica; Europe and the Mediterranean; and the Arctic and Norwegian Fjords.

With intimate guest numbers comes a wealth of public space. Guests will enjoy a choice of six on-board dining options – from
contemporary fine dining with French cuisine, to Pan Asian, Italian and steak to casual al-fresco dining on the Pool Deck. Guests can relax in one of the Sun Deck Jacuzzis or enjoy a drink with friends in one of the spacious bars and lounges. A 5,000 sq. ft. spa offers an extensive menu of luxury treatments, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis and plunge pools. A well-equipped gym with a separate yoga and Pilates studio.

Scenic‘s signature brand of all-inclusive luxury means guests will enjoy the highest level of inclusions – all meals regardless of venue, complimentary top-shelf beverages 24/7, butler service, an almost 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio and onboard entertainment and lectures in the 240-seat theater. All gratuities are included as is Wi-Fi, expert local guides for included shore excursions, a choice of included Scenic Free choice activities to personalize the guest experience plus numerous Scenic Enrich special events. The Scenic Eclipse will have the highest passenger ship ice class rating – Polar Class 6, providing an added element of safety for guests.

The new luxury ship will take guests to places previously thought inaccessible by using its two on-board helicopters as well as a seven-seat submarine, offering a whole new dimension of wonder. A fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks are also on board plus scuba diving and snorkeling equipment for use during ‘in-depth discoveries.’