EXPLORE CULTURAL WONDERS

JOIN CHEF MASSIMO CAPRA

Epicurean Expeditions with Atlas Ocean Voyages take guests on culinary and wine adventures led by Gastronomic Guests and Visiting Vintners with fewer than 200 fellow travelers. Celebrity Chef Massimo Capra joins our August 15 and 27 expeditions aboard World Navigator to further immerse explorers in European cultures. Chef Capra – best known for his roles on “Gourmet Escapes,” “Chopped Canada” and “Restaurant Makeover” – brings a passion for cuisine to enhance these intimate yachting expeditions.

12-Night Venice To Valletta

August 15, 2023

9-Night Valletta To Barcelona

August 27, 2023

Featuring Gastronomic Guest

Chef Massimo Capra

Guests can join celebrity Chef Massimo Capra as he takes them on culinary adventures throughout their voyage.

FARES STARTING FROM $4,299 PER GUEST

HIGHLIGHT: An overnight in Valletta and late departure from Dubrovnik give guests time to explore settings for Game of Thrones fi lming.

FARES STARTING FROM $3,299 PER GUEST

HIGHLIGHT: Staying overnight in Barcelona, there’s time to explore Antoni Gaudí architecture throughout the city and immerse into a market tour of La Boqueria.

Anticipating Queen Anne –an Elevated Travel Experience

Lovers of the Cunard line will be delighted to know that a new cruise liner, Queen Anne, will soon set the benchmark for luxury ocean travel. Designers from David Collins Studio, Richmond International and Sybille de Margerie, who worked with Creative Director Adam D. Tihany, have inspired Queen Anne’s luxe look. Having immersed themselves in the Cunard archives, these talented designers, whose portfolios include luxury hotels, bars, restaurants, high-end yachts, and private grand residences, have ensured that Queen Anne will exude classic Cunard style showcasing many exquisite new touches. Queen Anne’s interiors will take their inspiration from Cunard’s past, celebrating beautiful art deco style finishes while defining a striking new design direction for the future. With more than 4,300 pieces of artwork, Queen Anne will showcase young, contemporary up-and-comers as well as well-known artists like Pei Chi Lee, John Briggs and Tommy Camerno. A portrait of Queen Anne herself, painted by Camerno, will be displayed in the Queens Room. Guests will be dazzled by Bright Lights Society, an intimate venue designed by the renowned Richmond International, which will offer hosted experiences and a fascinating whirlwind of entertainment. No two nights will ever be the same. Bright Lights Society honours Cunard’s heritage as the world’s first ocean liner to use electric lights. Queen Anne will join its sisters – Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria – in the spring of 2024.

Raising the Bar on Dining and Entertainment

Celebrated Italian-American chef, author, restaurateur and Emmy Award-winning food personality Giada De Laurentiis has been named godmother of Oceania Cruises’ newest ship, Vista, debuting May 2023. Giada’s casual yet sophisticated style and love of fine cuisine are the perfect recipe for Vista. As godmother, she will create two signature dishes to be served on board, which guests can enjoy in Toscana, Vista’s authentic Italian specialty restaurant, and The Grand Dining Room, the luxurious grand dame of Oceania’s culinary world on board. In addition to the finest cuisine and destination-rich itineraries that span the globe, Vista will feature three uniquely designed productions during its inaugural season: Headliners, The Anchor Inn and Into the Night. Each show is a Broadway-calibre, immersive-style production featuring recognizable songs by some of the world’s most beloved artists and contemporary dance numbers led by a star-studded production team, including ‘Dancing with the Stars’ choreographer Britt Stewart.

Princess Cruises: Here Comes the Sun!

Princess Cruises has revealed the first new look at its stunning contemporary ship, Sun Princess, scheduled to debut in early 2024. With bright designs inspired by rays of sunlight and next-level expanded spaces, guests will be delighted with their cruise experience when they sail on board. In a first for Princess, the Horizons Dining Room will be a fabulous three-storey dining venue that is open and flexible, featuring dining options to suit every mood and taste. Each of the three decks will have its own personality, offering different experiences and various formality levels. There’s also a showstopping and technologically-astounding Princess Arena Theater. Accommodating 4,000 guests, Sun Princess will be the largest and most innovative ship to join Princess’ award-winning fleet. Additional signature favourites on board include the always-popular Alfredo’s Pizzeria, the Crown Grill, which has a classic steakhouse feel with modern touches, and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria offering an elegant Italian dining experience.

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An Ocean State of Mind

New cruise company Explora Journeys launches its first ship, Explora I, in July. A second ship, Explora II, will set sail in 2024 and four more will follow in the coming years.

These gorgeous vessels will carry 1,000 guests in 461 spacious, oceanfront suites, and offer immersive, enriching explorations of some of the finest destinations in the world.

The vibrant and cosmopolitan atmosphere onboard will beckon guests to luxuriate in a relaxed European style. A global tasting tour awaits onboard, with guests choosing from nine restaurants that take their influences from the diverse and wholesome flavors of the world. Emporium Marketplace offers all-day dining in a casual setting, while Marble & Co. Grill is where to go for a European steakhouse feel. Fil Rouge will delight with French-inspired cuisine, Sakura offers guests stylish dishes with pan-Asian flair, and the Med Yacht Club beckons with a chic Euro ambiance and sense of la dolce vita in both the décor and menu.

Lounging and entertainment experiences onboard the Explora I include a coffee spot, a welcoming lobby bar, a Whisky Bar and cigar room, a 270-degree lounge with great views, poolside venues and more.

The accommodations are well-designed, spacious and sumptuous. The Ocean Penthouses and Residences offer expansive terraces, floor-to-ceiling windows and sophisticated décor. A seating area, a four-person dining room, heated bathroom floors, a Dyson supersonic hairdryer, a personal mini-bar, an espresso machine, luxurious Frette linens for bed and bath and wireless bedside charging are just some of the features of these beautiful accommodations. The ship also offers 371 Ocean Terrace and Ocean Grand Terrace Suites as well as 82 multi-generation-friendly connecting suites.

Fitness facilities with the latest state-of-the-art equipment will ensure guests’ well-being onboard. There’s also a spa thermal area, treatment rooms and a fitness studio. The generous outdoor decks offer three outdoor pools, including one adults-only and an indoor pool with a retractable roof.

Guests will receive a welcome bottle of Champagne on arrival, a mini-bar stocked to preference, included gratuities, unlimited Wi-Fi, in-suite dining and all beverages, including fine wines and premium spirits.

The ships of Explora Journeys will create a relaxed and convivial atmosphere at sea while offering authentic experiences and a dash of European panache to its fortunate guests.