The Panache Cruises Blog

I had a very productive cruise aboard Crystal Symphony last week. Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Abercrombie & Kent Geoffrey Kent spent over two hours having dinner with me, during which a wide range of topics were discussed.

I had the BEST time on board Atlas exploring Lisbon, Gibraltar and more on an Iberian Vignettes Expedition cruise.

Read all about my experience.

The team have recently returned from an extraordinary trip through the Mediterranean discovering many iconic cruise ports including the architectural city of Barcelona, the gorgeous coastal city of Nice and so many more during a hosted cruise aboard the lavish Azamara Journey ship.

Some holidays are enjoyable. Others stay with you forever. Our recent journey through Canada, Alaska and Seattle belongs firmly in the latter category – a trip full of unforgettable landscapes, wildlife encounters, and moments that made us pause and take it all in.

In an exciting development for the world of sustainable travel, Fincantieri and Viking last month announced the launch of Viking Libra, the very first cruise ship to be powered primarily by hydrogen. The first-of-its-kind ship is currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, with delivery scheduled for late 2026. 

Hurtigrutens Signature Voyage is more than just an ordinary fjords cruise, the 6-night voyage from Oslo to Tromso is an amazing Arctic adventure that indulges you in  breathtaking scenery, locally inspired cuisine, lively culture, and life-changing experiences.

Last weekend, the famous and the fabulous descended on Monaco, the last bastion of decadent glamour. Fans of Formula 1 just had to be seen in this sublime enclave of the world’s most desirable real estate.

Leading ultra luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises is soon to be adding a new string to their Most Inclusive Luxury Experience® bow with new ship Seven Seas Prestige set to debut in 2026. The line has this month unveiled a first look at and new details about the vessel, the seventh ship in the line’s impressive fleet, and the first of its next-generation Prestige class. 

This was my first time trying a smaller ultra-luxury ship and it did not disappoint!

Contemporary, stylish and innovative are only a few ways to describe Ponant - Take a look at James's picture diary during his stay!