American World Traveler Summer 2018 Issue

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Seabourn Launches New Ultra-Luxury Ship, Ovation
Seabourn Ovation is the fifth ultra-luxury vessel to join the Seabourn fleet over the
past decade, and the second of two ships designed for the line by hospitality
design icon Adam D. Tihany. Like Seabourn Encore before it, the ship features all
oceanfront suites with private verandas, along with modern design elements and
innovations in keeping with Seabourn’s reputation for understated elegance, as
well as one additional deck, newly expanded public areas and a brand-new, al
fresco dining venue, “Earth & Ocean at The Patio”.
The ship departed on its maiden
voyage May 5, for an 11-
day Inaugural Mediterranean
Spring cruise, bound for
Barcelona, Spain.
www.seabourn.com
AmaWaterways Offically
Welcomes AmaLea to
European Fleet
AmaWaterways has recently christened
its newest river cruise ship,
AmaLea in Vilshofen, Germany. Sister
ship to AmaViola, AmaStella and
AmaKristina, AmaLea will sail sevennight
cruises on the Danube between
Vilshofen and Budapest during the summer and fall before concluding her first
season with four Iconic Christmas Market Cruises.
The 154-guest AmaLea features AmaWaterways’ exclusive twin balconies– offering
panoramic views from both a French and outside balcony. Guests will enjoy
gourmet dining onboard, with free-flowing wines at multiple venues including The
Chef’s Table; a heated sun deck swimming pool with a swim-up bar; a fitness center
and spa; complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship; and in-room
Entertainment-On-Demand. www.amawaterways.com
Signature Land Programmes
Silversea Unlocks 9 New Remarkable Experiences for Guests
Enabling guests to travel deeper, Silversea unveils an exciting new collection of land programmes
in nine breathtaking destinations around the world, named the Signature Land
Programmes. Preserving Silversea’s hallmark of luxurious adventure and born from the
success of the cruise line’s momentous Couture Collection, the Signature Land
Programmes will unlock some of the world’s
most spectacular experiences from
September 2018.
The Signature Land Programmes will be led
by Silversea’s experience leaders and will
complement select voyages in: Iceland, Sri
Lanka, Canada’s Great Lakes, Bolivia,
Nepal, Chilean Wine Country, Beijing,
Myanmar and Vietnam.
www.silversea.com
G Adventures Launches New Sri
Lanka Itinerary Along the East Coast
Another ‘travel first’ as operator expands
sailing program
G Adventures announces the launch of
a new sailing trip along Sri Lanka’s east
coast, following the splash made by its
industry-first sailing trip along the south
coast of the island nation. The first itinerary
launched in February this year
and is already 90 per cent sold out in its
first season. This further demonstrates
Sri Lanka’s increasing popularity as a
travel destination, with the country also
experiencing a tripling of demand for G
Adventures’ land-based trips in 2017.
The new Sailing Sri Lanka – East Coast
itinerary is designed to complement the
existing Sailing Sri Lanka – South Coast
tour, meaning sailing trips will run in
the country throughout the year and
give travellers two different options.
Trips will travel the east coast from July
to September 2018, before heading to
the south coast from November 2018 to
April 2019.
Compared to the south which features
more on-land excursions, the east coast
is more deserted and secluded, with
some of Sri Lanka’s best snorkelling
opportunities. Both itineraries are timed
for optimal whale-watching and travellers
can also take advantage of the
two kayaks and two stand-up paddle
boards that are always onboard.
Both sailing trips take place on a brand
new 52-foot catamaran carrying up to
eight travellers. The boat was launched
this year for G Adventures and has four
double / twin cabins with ensuite bathrooms,
portholes, and pop-up skylights.
www.gadventures.com
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