Cruise Wrap: Peregrine’s Antarctica sale, Crystal Endeavor reveals new expedition leaders + MORE!
![Cruise Wrap: Peregrine’s Antarctica sale, Crystal Endeavor reveals new expedition leaders + MORE!](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
With hotter months ahead, announcements of polar sales would have come in the nick of time… if we could afford to take advantage of them.
Peregrine launches Antarctica sale with 50 per cent off select voyages
Peregrine Adventures has launched the ultimate Antarctica sale, with up to 50 per cent off select voyages in 2019 and 2020, when booked before 21 October 2019. Tours offering certain savings include:
The 11-day Antarctic Explorer from Buenos Aires
Highlights of the voyage include spotting birdlife, penguins, whales, and orca. This voyage has multiple landing sites, meaning travellers gain multiple perspectives of Antarctica.
Prices start from $8,350 per person (with a saving of $8,350) in an Upper Deck Twin (obstructed view). The trip departs 5 November 2019.
The 11-day Antarctic Express: Crossing the Antarctic Circle from Punta Arenas
This voyage lets travellers fly across the Drake Passage, then cruise south to the Antarctic Circle, with a team of on-board polar experts who will educate travellers on the local wildlife.
Prices start from $14,050 per person (with a saving of $14,050) in a Lower Deck Twin. The trip departs 18 December 2019.
Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands & South Georgia: From Buenos Aires
This 20-day voyage visits South Georgia, the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and the Antarctic Peninsula. Highlights of the tour include birdwatching in the Falklands and rubbing shoulders with locals in Port Stanley, and visiting the grave of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Prices start from $14,100 per person (with a saving of $14,100) in an Upper Deck Twin (obstructed view). The trip departs 14 February 2020.
Silversea Cruises unveils inaugural voyages for Silver Dawn
Silversea Cruises has unveiled five new itineraries for Silver Dawn, the 10th ship in the cruise line’s ultra-luxury fleet. The Fincantieri-built, 596-guest vessel will depart Civitavecchia (Rome) on 22 September 2021, spending her inaugural season in the Mediterranean, before crossing to Fort Lauderdale.
As part of Silversea’s new collection of voyages for 2021 and 2021/2022, Silver Dawn’s inaugural season will include the following itineraries:
- Civitavecchia (Rome) to Venice—22 September–1 October 2021
- Venice – Piraeus (Athens)—1 October–13 October 2021
- Piraeus (Athens) to Barcelona— 13 October–23 October 2021
- Barcelona to Lisbon—23 October–2 November 2021; and
- Lisbon to Fort Lauderdale—2 November–15 November 2021.
New expedition leaders announced for Crystal Endeavor’s bold adventures
As the countdown to Crystal Endeavor’s August 2020 launch progresses, Crystal Expedition Cruises has announced two naturalists.
Boris Wise and Eva Molin Westerholm, veteran explorers of the Arctic and Antarctic, have joined the Crystal team as expedition leader and assistant expedition leader, respectively.
The two will work with Crystal experts to build a team of expedition guides relevant to the destinations Crystal Endeavor will explore. Depending on the itinerary, Crystal Endeavor will feature up to 22 expert guides that will include biologists, marine biologists, naturalists, historians, ornithologists, geologist, ecologists and others.
Celebrate Christmas across the globe with Scenic
Scenic’s new The Magical Wonders of Christmas 2020/2021 brochure features a selection of cruises and land tours across some of Scenic’s worldwide destinations, including:
- Christmas Markets and the Rockies—15 days from Calgary to Victoria, departing 26 November 2020, and priced from $8,705 per person twin share
- Christmas Markets with Prague and Paris—21 days from Prague to Paris, departing 15 November 2020, and priced from $12,885 per person twin share
- Treasures of the Mekong—13 days from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City, departing 19 December 2019, and priced from $8,295 per person twin share. Book by 31 January 2020 for flights included to Asia
- Antarctica in Depth—12 days round trip from Buenos Aires, departing 26 December 2020, and priced from $19,985 per person twin share. Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Antarctica
- Jewels of Jordan and Egypt—21 days Cairo to Amman, departing 6 January 2020, and priced from $17,860 per person. Book by 28 February 2020 and receive flights included.
The Magical Wonders of Christmas 2020/2021 brochure is out now.
Scenic is also inviting guests to take a culinary journey on board Scenic Eclipse.
As executive chef, Tom Goetter has set himself the challenge to reinvent dining on the high seas, and that means ensuring his guests can enjoy an ever-changing selection of flavours throughout their cruise.
“We have a total of 2500 recipes across our eight restaurants,” Goetter says. “You would need to be on board for one and a half months to eat every dish.”
Dining on board Scenic Eclipse is a global culinary journey with 14 different nations represented in the kitchens and 10 unique dining experiences ranging from causal to fine dining and inspired by all corners of the globe.
First look at Uniworld’s new super ship: S.S. São Gabriel
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has released a sneak peek of the interior of new super ship S.S. São Gabriel, set to debut in Portugal on 9 April 2020.
One of four super ships launching next year as part of the brand’s continued elevation, the brand-new S.S. São Gabriel will join three others for the 2020 sailing season: S.S. Sphinx, Mekong Jewel, and S.S. La Venezia.
Viking reveals six new river and ocean combination cruise departures
Viking has launched six new 2021 departures of its popular river and ocean combination cruises, offering an opportunity to explore Europe’s rivers on a Viking Longship, then transferring to one of Viking’s ocean ships to discover Scandinavia.
The two available combinations include:
- 22-day Grand European & Viking Fjords—from Budapest to Bergen or vice versa, this cruise is combination of Viking’s 15-day Grand European Tour (river) from Budapest to Amsterdam and the 8-day Viking Shores & Fjords (ocean) from Amsterdam to Bergen. Priced from $13,890 per person, including free return economy airfares for both travellers, it departs 9 May 2021.
- 15-day Rhine & Viking Shores & Fjords—from Basel to Bergen or vice versa, this cruise is a combination of the 8-day Rhine Getaway (river) from Basel to Amsterdam and the 8-day Viking Shores & Fjords (ocean) from Amsterdam to Bergen. Priced from $10,490 per person, including free economy flights for one traveller, while the other can fly return to Europe for $1,895 per person; it departs 3 August 2021.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces experiences curated for all 2020 Alaskan sailings
Curated specifically for Regent guests, the cruise line’s new Inside Alaska | Luxury Goes Exploring programming features exclusive engagements for guests to expand their Alaskan knowledge.
Glean knowledge from Regent’s Alaskan cultural anthropologist Terry Breen, geologist Steven Okulewiz, marine biologist David Plourd, and geologist Gregory Wheeler.
Hear from heritage and culture experts, including Lily Hope, a Juneau native and part of the Tlingit tribe, of the Raven moiety; Amelia Wilson, the vice mayor of Hoonah, Alaska; and Richard and Janice Jackson, who are experts in their Tongass Tlingit ancestries.
Royal Caribbean reveals homeport and name of fifth Oasis Class ship
Royal Caribbean president and CEO Michael Bayley has revealed the next ship to join the cruise line’s innovative line-up will be named Wonder of the Seas and set sail from Shanghai, China. The details were revealed by at a global cruise industry conference event held in Shanghai.
Slated for a highly anticipated debut in 2021, the world’s largest cruise ship will introduce a new era of cruising as the first of the renowned Oasis Class to sail the Asia Pacific.
Carnival awarded ‘Best Family Cruise Line’
Carnival Cruise Line has been awarded the title of ‘Best Family Cruise Line’ in Out & About With Kids’ annual Readers’ Choice Awards 2019.
With over 120,000 votes cast by readers of Out & About With Kids across 44 categories, the award is a testament to Carnival’s commitment in providing families fun, memorable holidays at a great value, the cruise line said.
“Carnival Spirit is already an Aussie favourite and we can’t wait for our guests to experience what else we have in store when Carnival Splendor sails out of Sydney from December,” Jennifer Vandekreeke, vice president and general manager, Carnival Cruise Line Australia, said.
Ponant and National Geographic promo nears end date
Eco-friendly suitcases are on offer for your clients on every new ‘PONANT & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC’ 2021 Kimberley booking made before 1 November 2019.
All new clients booked and deposited on any of the three PONANT & NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Kimberley 2021 cruises will receive eco-friendly luggage, including a 74-centimetre and 55-centimetre Destination ‘Wheelaboard’ travel suitcase.
The offer is limited to travel on three departure dates:
- Darwin to Darwin, 12 nights, departing 6 August 2021
- Darwin to Darwin, 12 nights, departing 29 August 2021
- Broome to Darwin, 13 nights, departing 17 September 2021.
Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au
cruise wrap crystal endeavor midweek interview peregrine adventures S.S. São Gabriel scenic silversea cruises uniworld vikingLatest News
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Low-cost Indian carrier SpiceJet continues to burn cash
It’s not just low-cost Australian carriers that are facing hardship. SpiceJet, India’s version of Bonza, recently announced a 72 per cent reduction in its net loss versus last year. But, despite this improvement, the airline has posted losses for six straight years. But it has secured board approval to raise up to INR 30 billion […]
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
SAKA Museum recognised in TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2024
AYANA Resort Bali’s newly-opened cultural and events centre, SAKA Museum has been recognised in TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places list for 2024. Part of AYANA Bali’s resort destination, the museum integrates Bali’s rich history with state-of-the-art facilities, making it the centrepiece for the island’s spiritual and cultural heritage. TIME magazine’s inclusion of SAKA Museum in […]
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Journey Beyond launches first brand-led campaign during Paris Olympics
Journey Beyond is pushing the boundaries. On The Ghan, you can't even see them!
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Ascott Australia partners with Hotels for Trees
Hoteliers can take a 'Lyf' out of this book and improve their green credentials.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Victoria’s TAC Top Tourism Town Award winners for 2024
Keep looking in our own backyard. There are plenty of places to go.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Uniworld partners with Camilla Franks with Egyptian-inspired collection
We are in de-Nile about making puns combining Crocs and leopard prints, given this luxe partnership.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Aussies at Paris Olympics anxious about travel risks, with incidents already recorded
Fortunately one of our biggest gold medal hopes still held onto his pedals.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Banyan Tree Seaview Villas elevates Laguna Lang Co
If you've ever played golf in the tropics, start early. LIke way early. It's hot! Damn hot.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Silversea taps Barbara Biffi as senior vice president for global sales
Ultra-luxury and expedition cruise travel brand, Silverseas, has announced Barbara Biffi as its new senior vice president of global sales. Biffi joined the company in 2007, holding numerous positions and gaining a deep understanding of the brand, the preferences of its guests and its strategic goals, the company said. An Italian national with a wealth […]
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Wendy Wu unveils new Japan travel brochure and itineraries
Get outta town! Off-beat Japan will be a lot less congested we figure than the usual tourist hotspots.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
UK and Europe event organisers look to venues with sustainability integrity, ICC Sydney survey finds
Here in Sydney, you can even eat the table centrepieces. Although we advise they be cooked first.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Renos Rologas new general manager ANZ for FCM Travel
Two decades in the travel game! Let's hope Renos is in for the long haul at FCM.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Untamed Escapes to offer Cultural Day Tour from Port Lincoln in partnership with Maba Idi
International visitors travel thousands of kilometres for this experience. Time to share.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Luxe Finish Line Penthouses offer the best vantage point for the finish of the Sydney-Hobart
Long have we been following the yachts leavings Sydney Harbour and one day, we will see the finish, from this place!
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
In a busy world, proximity to nature is the new luxury
Forget Raffles, treat your nearest and dearest to a stay at the local campsite. They'll be super close to nature.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Circular Quay welcomes new Korean dining experience to Sydney Place
We once took Korean-American chef David Chang around Koreatown, Eastwood. Not happy about driving rain, loved the food.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
MSC Cruises unveils a new outdoor kid-friendly attraction on World America
Drop your kid down the jaws of a shark and they come out 11 decks below. Sounds good to me.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Amadeus welcomes FCM Travel as new reseller partner of Cytric Easy
Cytric Easy, the travel management tool embedded in Microsoft Teams, is to be integrated into FCM Travel portfolio. Amadeus and FCM Travel have extended their Cytric distribution agreement to include Cytric Easy. With this new agreement, global travel management company FCM Travel, becomes a reseller of the innovative travel management collaboration solution embedded into Microsoft […]
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Australian travellers abandon peer-to-peer stays and gravitate back to big hotels, survey finds
Doom scrolling Airbnb for the best-possible stay options two days out from departure was wearing us down, apparently.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Quark Expeditions launches the Ultimate Summer in the Arctic sweepstakes for travel advisors
Summer in the Arctic still means it's freezing. But hopefully a winning sweepstakes tickets will warm your cockles.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
‘I bet it smells weird’ – Internet divided over floating restaurant in China
I you are still feeling peckish at the end of your meal, their fish tank is full. But can you eat koi?
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
‘Turn up in the Northern Territory this Spring’ campaign deals
Agents and airlines get all hot and sweaty over these enticing deals. Or did someone just turn the air-conditioning up?
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
‘Like nothing on earth’: Saudi Arabia’s new Treyam resort set in a Star Wars-style landscape
As long as Jar Jar Binks is not there, we would like a seat at the Mos Eisley Cantina please.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Raffles Hotels and Resorts is set to open in Tokyo in 2028
Time to get your vision boards at the ready! Raffles is landing in Tokyo!
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
‘A true honour’ – Andrew Stark wins Flight Centre Director’s Award for the second time
Congratulations Andrew! If you're a fan of British reality TV you might notice a familiar face.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Club Med debuts travel agent portal 2.0 with bonus prize for tops sales
See those people by the pool. That could be you. Start selling through the portal people!
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Envoyage announces 2024 Australian Icons and rewards event in the Maldives
We were going to edit our name into the list but we chickened out.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
HIF Global signs collaboration agreement with Airbus on eFuels
We know it's a good thing but can a jet fuel geek out there send in a diagram explaining this please.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Crystal announces release dates for 2026 itineraries
If you have started collecting 2026 itineraries then here is another one for you.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Cairns Airport unveils display of support for FNQ youth
If you were craving some winter sun now you have a cultural reason for booking a flight to Cairns.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Viking announces six new cruise itineraries
Now's the time to start learning Putonghua, Nihongo and Lhasa. Or maybe even know where these are spoken.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Join Qatar Airways, Celebrity Cruises & Klook – Showcase Your Brand at Click Frenzy Travel August 2024!
Clicking calmly will also be welcome when it comes to this particular deal. Click calmly here to find out more.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
InsideAsia Tours launches new incentive that doubles agent commission
Double commission! We like the sound of that. Hope their system doesn't crash as a result.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Push to revive Parramatta’s iconic Roxy Theatre into entertainment destination
Long have we wished for this iconic heritage cinema to be revived as a tourist destination. Still waiting.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Qatar Airways signs an expansion to Boeing 777-9 aircraft order
Known as a quiet rural town in England, the entire global aviation industry now has its eyes on Farnborough.
![](https://www.travelweekly.com.au/wp-content/themes/bandtv1/img/default.png)
Flight Centre shares down following revised profit guidance
The stock market moves fast. What will the rest of the week hold for Flight Centre?