Sat, Dec 6, 2014
Stella Australis is part luxury liner and part expedition ship, whisking passengers to the most remote areas of South America for one-of-a-kind encounters. Join the adventure as she visits sub-polar forests, vast glaciers, and areas so remote you wouldn't believe they actually exist. Providing matchless experiences means overcoming challenges, from handling Cape Horn's notorious Drake Passage to changing the itinerary at nature's command. The captain and crew will need a steady hand, and a good dose of creativity, to ensure a successful voyage.
Sat, Mar 11, 2017
A Voyage through the Ice to the Northwest Passage For the passengers, this cruise offers only wonder and excitement. For the ship's crew and expedition team, though, every experience brings uncertainty and the potential for danger. A trip through thick fog and icebergs in the northern hemisphere - ethereal and stunning for the guests - puts the Captain on high alert. Reports of a polar bear sighting create anticipation for a group of hikers, but tense concern for the expedition guides. And when a huge ice floe blocks the route to the first stop in Canada, the ship's navigator and expedition leader scramble to revise the itinerary - looking for wildlife and sightseeing opportunities that can be enjoyed without bringing guests ashore. All this aboard a ship that ventures through Arctic waters on its own - with Coast Guard assistance not hours, but days away.
Sat, Nov 29, 2014
At 122,000 gross tons, Celebrity Solstice puts the "mighty" in Mighty Cruise Ships. She carries 1,255 crewmembers and close to 3,000 passengers during her summer journeys along Australia's northern coast, offering ten restaurants, over a dozen bars, a casino, and even a manicured grass lawn. Hop aboard on a luxurious 17-day journey Down Under and explore the country's marvels from Solstice's comfortable decks. Then see how her crew handles the tough challenges of these untamed shores and stays cool in hot waters.
Sat, Nov 22, 2014
When it comes to exploring the heart of Asia's most exotic locales, Azamara Journey is in a class of her own. She reaches destinations big cruise ships cannot, navigating through narrow, winding rivers to deliver her passengers to breathtaking worlds. Set sail on a 15-day cruise, highlighted by elephant-guided tours through tropical jungles and overnight stays in Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Hanoi. Then meet the dedicated crew as they handle shallow waters, fierce weather, and stubborn local pilots en route to an unforgettable journey.
Sat, Mar 18, 2017
A Cruise through Hurricane Season This sold-out cruise poses many challenges: shuttling an entire shipload of passengers ashore on small boats with the ship anchored out in the harbour; organizing on-shore tours for 1500 to 2000 guests; getting everyone back a board in time - not to mention the task of entertaining and feeding them all on board the ship. For the Captain, there are greater concerns: sudden winds that can push MSC Divina off course in tight harbours, changeable currents that force him to execute approaches to the dock that he has never before attempted; and worst of all, a brewing tropical disturbance that might close the last port - forcing the ship to ride out the potential hurricane at sea.