Aqua Expeditions CEO on the Evolution of Luxury
By Patricia Kahn-Saunders
Francesco Galli Zugaro discusses the future of luxury travel and how Aqua Expeditions is changing.

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Francesco Galli Zugaro discusses the future of luxury travel and how Aqua Expeditions is changing.
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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
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
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
They say the third time’s the charm, and apparently SeaDream Yacht Club believes in this. For the first time since its founding in 2001, the ultra-luxury cruise line is expanding by adding a third ship to its fleet in September 2021: SeaDream Innovation. In her first year, Innovation will sail to every continent on a… View Article
Millions of people travel all over the world to experience a total solar eclipse, but in 2021 you could be one of a select few to witness one the remotest versions of this awe-inspiring phenomenon. On December 4, 2021, the moon will pass over the sun and plunge parts of the Southern Ocean and Antarctica… View Article
Forget what you know about your typical cruise: Modern-day cruise lines aim to go above and beyond of what to expect when sailing the world. Cruise lines are continuing to elevate on-board programs and experiences for guests, whether it’s a unique show or gourmet dinner from a Michelin-starred chef, and Norwegian Cruise Line has taken… View Article
Golden Galapagos Cruises has responded to the growing demand for luxury cruises to the Pacific archipelago by introducing a state-of-the-art mega catamaran called the ‘Elite’. The Ecuadorian boutique cruises and tour operator expands its fleet of luxury ships at the perfect time after winning the coveted Achievement Award by the Latin American Travel Association (LATA). The… View Article
Celebrity Cruises is having quite the year. Earlier this year, Celebrity Edge, the first luxury cruise ship in the new Edge-class cruise ship, and now, the brand is launching its first luxury expedition megayacht, Celebrity Flora. Celebrity Flora is specifically designed to sail to the Galapagos Islands through easy island hopping and the ability to see the islands… View Article
For those who think ocean cruises are the only option, there are plenty of luxury river cruises that allow you to explore smaller cities along rivers such as the Nile, Danube and Rhine. Oftentimes, the ships are far smaller meaning that there are less people onboard and more intimate experiences to be had. Read on… View Article
After a dry-dock period in Marseille, France, Oceania Cruises Riviera‘s renovations are complete. Part of the $100 million OceaniaNEXT initiative, the culinary-focused and destination-driven cruise line is reimagining all six of its the brand’s ships, including its Regatta-class ships Insignia, Regatta, Nautica and Sirena, as well as Riviera‘s sister Oceania-class ship, Marina, in May 2020. For the renovation, Oceania wanted… View Article
When you’ve already seen enough of the Caribbean or Europe, it’s time to head down the road less traveled. There are plenty of luxury cruises that allow you to explore the most remote destinations on Earth without sacrificing on luxury. If adventure is something you cherish, read on for the best cruises in remote locations… View Article
One of the industry’s most anticipated luxury cruise ships, Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Edge ship will sail its maiden European voyage on May 15. The ship will sail 10 days from Southampton, UK and throughout Spain, Portugal, England and Italy and continue these voyages throughout 2019 with additional destinations. Celebrity Edge is the first of the cruise… View Article