Get the best seat in the house for the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race with Coral Expeditions

The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race was originally planned as a cruise and there’s no denying the best seat in the house during this race is on a cruise ship itself! Coral Expeditions offer a seven night adventure around Tasmania throughout November and February, so hop on board the Boxing Day departure to ensure some prime ‘arm chair viewing’ of hundreds of yachts!

Whilst the Coral Expeditions cruise sets a very difference pace to the elite sailors darting across the Tasman Sea, the adventure, dramatic scenery and exploration of Tasmania’s coast is strikingly similar.

Guests can get under Tasmania’s pristine skin and behind the scenes with a variety of excursions offered including; Cheese and Oyster tasting tours, hiking along the famed South Coast Track, kayaking at the picturesque Adventure Bay, wine tasting, walks to the iconic Wineglass Bay lookout, encounters with the famed Tasmania Devils and a behind the scenes tour at Port Arthur.

Carnival’s Cat in the Hat’s Presidential Campaign

With the US election day just three months away, a new candidate has thrown his trademark stovepipe hat in the ring – Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat!

In support of the candidacy of the world’s favourite feline, Carnival Cruise Line’s US-based ships are serving as the Official Seagoing Headquarters for The Cat in the Hat’s presidential campaign, coinciding with the release of the new Dr. Seuss book, “One Vote, Two Votes, I Vote, You Vote”.

Joined by his running mates, Thing 1 and Thing 2, and decked out in his special presidential attire, The Cat in the Hat will be hitting the campaign trail on the US-based ships starting this week, shaking hands, passing out stickers, leading parades and smiling for photo opportunities, all part of his platform of “it’s fun to have fun but you have to know how”.

For more information on The Cat in the Hat’s campaign, visit www.carnival.com/CatinHat4Prez.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises extends offers

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched a special offer providing US$500 credit per suite for bookings made during August on select sailings departing October 2016 to March 2017 – which can be used by guests towards further enriching their Regent experience:

• Onboard Boutiques – offering the latest fashions and designer collections;

• luxurious Canyon Ranch SpaClub – offering a range of revitalising treatments including scrubs, massages, acupuncture, reflexology, reiki, tanning, waxing, manicures and pedicures, hair design and make up, personal training and more;

• Culinary Arts Centre aboard the newly launched Seven Seas Explorer – presenting hands-on cooking classes taught by Master Chefs in a state-of-the-art culinary kitchen;

• Regent Choice Excursions – exclusively tailored shore excursions that provide enhanced city, history, natural wonders, cultural and culinary experiences.

The offer includes three sailings aboard the brand new Seven Seas Explorer – The Most Luxurious Ship Ever BuiltTM and further expands on Regent’s incredible inclusive offering, which comprises complimentary unlimited shore excursions in every port of call, complimentary WiFi, specialty restaurants and 24 hour room service, unlimited fine wines and premium spirits, in-suite mini bar replenished daily, and pre-paid gratuities.

Renowned for its intimate ships catering to 490 to 750 guests, all-suite accommodations – majority with private balconies, enviable staff to guest ratio of 1 to 1.5, incredible free inclusions, world-class onboard restaurants, and exceptional guest service, there has never been a better time to cruise with Regent.

Adventure World’s 2017/18 Small Ship ‘UnCruise’ Launch Savings

To celebrate the launch of Adventure World’s Small Ship ‘UnCruise Adventures’ new 2017-18 exclusive brochure, Adventure World is offering savings of $440 per cabin for new bookings by 29 October for travel prior to 30 April, 2017.

The ‘UnCruise Adventures’ fleet of boutique yachts and small ships only carry between 22 and 88 guests on expeditions from one week to 21 nights in Alaska; British Columbia; coastal Washington; Columbia and Snake Rivers; Mexico; Hawaii; the Galápagos Islands; Costa Rica; and Panama. Adventure activities, tours and presentations are all included with some itineraries cruise only and others combining cruise and land arrangements.

The 2017-18 portfolio features new itineraries in Costa Rica, Galapagos and Portland as well as a strong focus on wellness with themed departures in Alaska, Mexico and Costa Rica.

New itineraries include the seven-night Costa Rica Beaches & Jungles; 15-night Ultimate Costa Rica & Panama; eight-night Darwin’s Islands & Colonial Quito; and seven-night Rivers of Wine on the Columbia & Snake Rivers.

Seabourn Launches New Visually-Driven Brand Campaign

The world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn is tempting travellers to discover its “Extraordinary Worlds” with a new visually-driven brand campaign that breaks traditional category conventions and strives to overcome “non-cruiser” consumer barriers.

With the newest ultra-luxury fleet to sail the high seas, Seabourn is now looking to chart an extraordinary course with US brand agency Figliulo & Partners through a new and exciting inaugural campaign launch.

“The ‘Extraordinary Worlds’ campaign is all-encompassing, telling the story of Seabourn by showcasing the range of our once-in-a-lifetime destinations along with our highly personalised service, impeccable cuisine and distinctive all-inclusive environment,” Seabourn President Richard Meadows said.

“As the pioneer of ultra-luxury, small-ship cruising, we are grateful for our strong following of loyal guests. This campaign will certainly inspire them as well as enticing new travellers who crave authentic and luxurious travel experiences to become Seabourn loyalists as well.”

After consulting luxury experts across multiple industries including fashion, design, travel, and hospitality, the campaign further positions Seabourn as a top luxury lifestyle brand. “Extraordinary Worlds” concentrates on the exquisite details of Seabourn’s exotic destinations and luxurious onboard guest amenities, helping the campaign deliver the emotions of travel and luxury.

“We wanted to inject a very high level of emotion, taking it beyond talking about ships and communicating how it feels to sail the world at the highest level of luxury. So our new campaign is as luxurious as a Seabourn cruise. It’s beautiful, spacious and crafted with an amazing attention to detail. It’s unlike anything else in the category,” Figliulo & Partners founder and CEO Mark Figliulo said.