October 25, 2021
Marriott’s luxury brand EDITION Hotels bringing next-level cool to Iceland
Marriott has announced a 9 November 2021 soft opening date for the latest EDITION Hotels property – The Reykjavik EDITION in Iceland’s capital.
Read More…August 8, 2021
Two new impending departures of Iceland and the North Atlantic
Crystal Expedition Cruises has added two new impending departures for its new ultra-luxury polar class ship, Crystal Endeavor.
Read More…July 26, 2021
First of two X-Bow hulled expedition ships celebrated ahead of inaugural cruise
A christening ceremony for Lindblad-Expeditions’ first purpose-built expedition ship in 50 years was held in Reykjavik, Iceland ahead of the vessel’s inaugural sailing last week. National Geographic Endurance was the first-ever ship to be christened in Reykjavik Harbour.
Read More…June 3, 2021
Europe, Africa to relaunch within months; MS Andorinha readies for debut
Tauck says the time is now right to relaunch touring and cruising in select international markets after an extended pandemic hiatus. The US travel company will restart operations in Europe and Africa over the next few months building on a recent expansion of its US domestic trips.
Read More…June 2, 2021
Two new destinations join Silversea Cruises’ restart in Greece and the Galapagos
Silversea Cruises will recommence sailings to Alaska and Iceland from next month. The destinations join Silversea’s already announced restart in Greece from 18 June aboard Silver Moon and the Galapagos Islands from 19 June on the brand-new Silver Origin.
Read More…April 15, 2021
Inaugural series of Iceland circumnavigations over half filled within one day
Crystal more than half-filled the launch departures of its Luxury Iceland Expeditions aboard Crystal Endeavor one day after opening the five departures to the public for sale.
Read More…April 6, 2021
Five 10-night circumnavigations of Iceland to commence in mid-July 2021
Crystal has scheduled a revised inaugural deployment of Crystal Endeavor which will commence in Iceland on 17 July 2021. The factory-fresh luxury expedition yacht will operate a series of five 10-night voyages circumnavigating Iceland, operating roundtrip from Reykjavik. Reservations will open on 13 April 2021.
Read More…March 17, 2021
Sweden ranked number one in latest global sustainability study
Nordic countries continue to lead the charge in the move to global sustainable tourism, with Sweden the number one ranked nation based on its engagement and progress in the space, according to a new report.
Read More…February 9, 2021
Uncommon experiences with Hurtigruten – Greenland, Iceland and Svalbard
January 21, 2021
It is called “The Saga Island”, and for good reasons.
For a small island, Iceland sure has a lot to offer to those who come to visit. It is a world of contrasts. A world of fire and ice, hot springs and frozen waters, white mountaintops and black beaches, with a cool climate but with warm and friendly people.
Read More…January 18, 2021
Savings of up to $1,500 per cabin on select 2021, 2022 and 2023 sailings
Hurtigruten has rolled out a New Year Global Expedition Sale, offering discounts of up to $1,500 across select 2021, 2022 and 2023 expeditions. The savings are available on expedition cruises in Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Northwest Passage, Norway, Svalbard, British Isles and the Americas.
Read More…October 28, 2019
Explorer’s Grand Slam achiever to join 15-day luxury cruise in 2020
Abercrombie & Kent has named adventurer and mountaineer Alex Pancoe as a host of the luxury travel company’s Ultimate Iceland & Greenland expeditionary cruise 2020.
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