Celebrity Life

This week, Celebrity Cruises president and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo unveiled the third ship in the company’s industry-transforming ‘new luxury’ Edge Series – Celebrity Beyond. Designed to give guests endless opportunities to disconnect from the world, while simultaneously reconnecting with the world that surrounds them, Celebrity Beyond goes further than imagined possible for a cruise ship, […]

Francesco Galli Zugaro founded Aqua Expeditions 13 years ago with Peru’s first luxury river cruise on the Amazon River. The company then expanded its operations globally in 2014 with the launch of the Aqua Mekong on the historic Mekong River, and in 2019 with the launch of the ocean-faring Aqua Blu, which explores the forgotten... View Article

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Gone are the days of generic buffets and unimaginative cuisine; today, luxury cruise lines are turning to Michelin-starred restaurants’ chefs to create spectacular onboard restaurants and culinary programs for discerning foodies. Can’t seem to snag an elusive reservation at one of your bucket-list Michelin-starred restaurants? Luckily, the world’s best chefs are expanding their empires to... View Article

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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection sets sail on its maiden voyage in April 2021. The ambitious project, which will take one of the world’s most renowned luxury hotel brands to sea for the first time, has been almost a decade in the making. Aboard the brand new 623-ft vessel Evrima, guests will enjoy a superyacht lifestyle... View Article

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Norway-based exploration company Hurtigruten is committed to bringing eco-friendly expedition cruising to the high seas. In late 2019, the company (which offers both cruise itineraries and on-land adventures) launched the world’s first hybrid expedition ship, MS Roald Amundsen, which uses electric propulsion and low-sulfur diesel fuel as a backup, cutting emissions up to 20 percent.... View Article

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[Editor’s Note: The Sea Cloud Spirit’s production and launch has been delayed due to the Covid-19 crisis. Once it is built, the ship will remain in the Canary Islands until April 2021, and guests are able to book winter vacations on the ship.]  Travel back to the golden age of sailing when masted sailboats with grand, white... View Article

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Aqua Expeditions has announced a virtual cooking masterclass series hosted by its award-winning chefs. The chefs will reveal the secrets of their favorite dishes and give guests a taste of life on board one of its luxury small ships. The travel company specializes in small-ship expeditions and is renowned for offering gourmet cuisine crafted by... View Article

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The allure of the open seas captivates many a traveler. Upscale Living magazine brings you the most opulent seafaring vessels, whether you favor luxury cruise ships or superyachts, we have it covered. Aria Amazon Experience the world as it was at the very beginning of time by sailing the waters of the mighty Amazon. Throughout […]

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The next wave of wellness-focused travel is here. Luxury cruise lines are introducing holistic programming through healthy cuisine, fitness excursions and mindfulness practices that even the most dedicated wellness gurus will love. SeaDream Yacht Club defies your typical cruise-ship experience: Its ultra-luxe ships, SeaDream I and SeaDream II, can each host just 112 guests, meaning... View Article

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Cunard has returned to Alaska after a two-decades-long absence, and voyages aboard the cruise line’s regal Queen Elizabeth prove that not all Alaskan cruises are created equal. As the Queen Elizabeth floats in Disenchantment Bay, her majestic navy, white and red profile — all 965ft of it — is dramatically framed by the snow- and... View Article

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Once she embarks on her inaugural journey in August 2020, Crystal Cruises’ groundbreaking new yacht, Crystal Endeavor, will be the most spacious, purpose-built, polar-class expedition yacht in the world, as well as the most luxurious ship with a Polar Code-designated ranking. She offers three types of voyages for up to 200 passengers: Remote Expeditions, which... View Article

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Antarctica is more than a once-in-a-lifetime, bucket-list travel destination. It’s a pristine, serene paradise that offers a glimpse into the outermost boundaries of human exploration. It wasn’t until 1820 that explorers set off on expeditions to the long-mysterious “White Continent”, home of the world’s biggest icebergs and some of the most unique wildlife on the […]

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