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From innovative sustainability efforts to personally customized experiences, we’re in the new age of luxury cruising and we’re here for it! Cruising is not what it used to be back in the 90’s. Instead, you can expect world-class onboard experiences and a seamless form of transportation. This makes it easy to visit multiple destinations in a single trip. Think tapas-style travel! Enjoy little tastes of each location to find your new favorite place in the world for your next trip.
The travel industry has been consistently improving ways to keep up with Covid-19 regulations and safety measures. On-sea travel companies have taken extra precautions to ensure the health and safety of guests. There are pre-set quarantine responses in place, including fast disembarkation and rapid-fire medical response on ships. Plus, access to more immediate Covid-10 testing, medical facilities, and designated quarantine sections on board. Because vaccines and testing are required to board the ships, the cruise lines have ensured guests with a sense of safety, professionalism, and impeccable service during this new climate of travel.
Through consistent innovations, cruising has significantly improved throughout the years. Gone are the days of buffets and plastic waste! Rather, the focus is on sustainability features throughout the ship, including LED lighting, solar heating, and fuel-reducing engines. Royal Caribbean announced their most ambitious sustainability effort yet: Destination Net Zero, a program to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. This goal sets inspiring standards for the entire cruising industry.
Ask yourself what kind of experience you want from a cruise. Is the cruise your destination? Or is the destination your destination? How much time do you want to spend on board? How much entertainment do you want to enjoy on board? Is the ship essentially your mode of transportation? Our travel advisors can match you with the ship of your dreams, ones you may not have even known existed!
This one is for the road trippers, the travelers who love to see the countryside, the easy-going, smooth sailing wanderers of the world. Board a private barge and float through the French scenery while sippin’ on a glass of Champagne and experiencing the best wine tastings along the journey. Want to celebrate the December holidays? Book a specialty river cruise through Germany to visit the festive Christmas markets. Bring home gifts for your loved ones from your travels!
Antarctica is one of those dream bucket-list destinations that feels so out of reach sometimes, but on-sea expeditions make it simple. Lindblad’s expedition to our dream continent is one you’ll definitely want to experience. With their National Geographic partnership, it comes as no surprise that this journey feels like it’s straight out of a Nat Geo magazine.
Don’t forget about whale watching in Alaska, studying the marine life of the Galapagos, or touring the coast of South America. Traveling via ships can be the only way to fully immerse yourself in these experiences!
Once you give cruising a chance, you realize just how much FUN spending time on the ship can be. There’s endless entertainment on large cruise ships, from zip-lining and bumper carts to world-renowned menus and 5-star spas. The ship is its own destination with incredible views of the open sea.
Ready to book your first cruise? Fill out our trip request form and we’ll match you with the ideal on-sea travel experience that will make you a cruiser for life.