“Gorgeous… sultry… the ultimate.” These are a few of the adjectives Cruise Specialists staff used to describe Scenic Eclipse after a morning inspecting this intimate, ultra-luxury yacht in September 2022. Scenic Eclipse is one of two ships from Scenic Luxury Cruises & … [Read more...]
Rediscovering Scenic Eclipse
The ship known as the The World’s First Discovery Yacht is experiencing a season of rediscovery. Scenic Eclipse debuted in summer of 2019, and like so many other ships, had to take an extended pandemic pause for two years. Now again cruising the world’s oceans, exclusive harbors … [Read more...]
A Luxe Look at Expedition Cruises
Just a few years ago, you weren’t likely to hear “expedition cruises” and “luxury” used in the same sentence. Explorers setting off for, say, Greenland, the Northwest Passage or Antarctica would likely be tucking into cramped quarters on a decommissioned research ship. Fast … [Read more...]
It’s Not Cruising, It’s Yachting
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...]
The Evolution of Small Ship Luxury Cruising
From brand-new ships to purposeful refurbishments, small ship luxury cruising is evolving at a breakneck pace. No longer content with merely being small and intimate, luxury cruise lines – including Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn and Silversea are beginning to innovate as well. … [Read more...]