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APT's 18-cabin Queen Eleganza squeezes into places big ships can't
An artist's rendering of APT's Queen Eleganza.
CROATIAN CRUISING
Australian tour operator APT is setting sail along the Adriatic Coast in new yacht-style vessel Queen Eleganza in 2019. With only 18 passenger cabins, Queen Eleganza is purpose-built for the Adriatic coast's tight coves and isolated islands, allowing exploration of smaller destinations that larger ships can't access. With only 36 guests on board, the cruise promises a relaxed, resort-style atmosphere. Guests can lounge on sundecks and swim off the back of the ship, while day-time sailing ensures they can admire the passing coastline and spend evenings in Croatian small ports.
Phone 1300 196 420. See aptouring.com.au
THROUGH THE LENS
Silversea has introduced its new "My Photo Academy" to sailings in Antarctica on Silver Cloud, using the ship's new Photo Studio for a photography-oriented enrichment program. Guests can enhance their photographic prowess by learning how to take and edit pictures like a professional while sailing on itineraries that maximise expedition time and provide opportunities for capturing images. Guests can also learn about digital photography in private and group lessons and through specialty workshops for both beginners and professionals. Topics including the use of social media and Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop software.
Phone 1300 306 872. See silversea.com
ISLAND HOPPING
Abercrombie & Kent has a Greek chartered cruise aboard newly launched ship Le Laperouse, departing on October 16, 2019 (the 2018 sailing is already sold out). The all-inclusive cruise provides an immersive and comprehensive journey to Greece, with visits to Crete, Santorini, Rhodes and Mykonos, as well as the lesser-known islands of Symi, Delos and Syros. There's also a stop at Bodrum on the Turkish coast. Shore excursions cover interests such as art, nature, architecture, food and wine. Expedition experts offer insider access and personalised insights into Greek history and culture.
Phone 1300 851 800. See abercrombiekent.com.au
GO GALAPAGOS
Celebrity Cruises has announced it will be launching new ship Celebrity Flora, designed expressly for the Galapagos Islands, on May 26, 2019. The 100-passenger ship will have anchorless technology to maintain its position while protecting the sea floor, while innovative outward-facing design will give guests 360-degree views of the islands. The company says an open-air stargazing platform, personal suite attendants, new dining venues, and expert-lead ecological seminars will also feature. A marina will accommodate up to three Zodiac boats at the same time, reducing transport delays to and from land during shore excursions.
Phone 1800 754 500. See celebritycruises.com.au
DELTA FORCE
Botswana specialist Pangolin Photo Safaris is offering wildlife-oriented cruise tours on the Chobe River near Kasane in the country's north. The houseboat Pangolin Voyager has five comfortable suites and a viewing platform, with outings made on a smaller excursion vessel with a shallow draft and custom-designed rotating chairs and camera mounts. The Chobe River region is home to elephants, zebra, giraffe, buffalo, lion and hippopotamus, as well as smaller creatures such as Malachite kingfishers. The company has also just opened Pangolin Khwai Camp in the Okavango Delta for travellers keen on visiting another region while in Botswana.
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