Welcome to the world of yachting. There are distinct differences between this type of ship and a traditional ocean cruise that lead aficionados to classify yachting in its own category. A highly-flexible mode of travel, your yacht captain may adjust the amount of time in port … [Read more...]
Antarctica: Like Being on Another Planet
Buckle up. I’m about to turn your concept of cruising upside-down. Spin the globe (or Google Earth) and tilt it upward. If you’ve done it properly, you’re looking at a white mass of continent known as Antarctica. It is, as some scientists have put it, the “least understood place … [Read more...]
Yacht Life on the Dalmatian Coast
Rovinj, Croatia: The tangerine glow of the evening sun mesmerized us all. Even the captain and crew were out on deck with their smartphones trained on the scene before us: ribbons of reddish-orange reflecting off the rippled sea. A fishing boat sitting peacefully in the harbor … [Read more...]
Ponant Luxury Cruise & Expedition Yacht, La Lapérouse
Take a look at La Lapérouse, the newest ship from luxury cruise line Ponant. More from Ponant >> … [Read more...]
Ponant Launches Exciting New Expedition Yacht
Ponant, a world leader in polar expeditions, has raised the bar once again with the introduction of its latest luxe mega-yacht, Le Lapérouse. The first of six new Explorer-class expedition ships, Le Lapérouse is an intimate haven specifically designed for destination-rich … [Read more...]