SAIL INTO A YEAR OF LUXURY AND DISCOVERY

2/21/2025

Ritz-Carlton Yacht, St Lucia

Cruising offers a whole new way to explore – sailing between multiple ports means you can see more, sometimes circumnavigating countries and traveling on smaller ships means visiting lesser-visited ports without any of the usual crowds.

Four Seasons Yacht

Whether you’re looking to book your first or 50th cruise, this is the time to get serious. In the travel industry, early in the year marks the start of Wave Season, a period from January through March when cruise lines offer their most enticing deals.

Silversea Cruises

Wave Season is when cruise lines pull out all the stops to fill their upcoming itineraries. For travelers, this means access to exclusive perks like discounted staterooms, complimentary cabin upgrades, shipboard credits, reduced cost or even free airfare, and more flexible booking terms. If you’ve been considering a cruise, now is the time to make it happen.

Viking Cruises

This year brings some truly exceptional new options for those looking to elevate their cruising experience. Consider the sparkling new ultra-luxury ships that launched in 2024 (these are the ships for those who think they won’t enjoy cruising): Explora II, Ritz Carlton’s Ilma and the Four Seasons Yacht.

More new luxury ships include Silversea’s Silver Ray, Cunard’s Queen Anne and Viking Vela. Looking for a little bibbidi-bobbidi-boo? Disney lovers should get on board the new Disney Treasure.

Explora Journeys - Explora II

One of the greatest advantages of cruising is its incredible variety of experiences. Glide along the rivers of Europe, embark on an adventurous journey through the Galápagos, or indulge in an ultra-luxury escape across the Mediterranean – the opportunities are endless. Perhaps one of my favorite reasons for cruising: see more and unpack once!