Million Air Winter 2022

DISCOVER

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See the blue-footed boobies’ mating dance in the Galapagos

Cruises by Becca Hensley

After the holidays comes the New Year, that time we often envision as a portal to a new place, a segue to novel experiences — perhaps even a time for transformation. Travel (and cruises especially, because they o ff er so much in terms of adventures and options) provides a path to new ways of thinking about ourselves and our world. To celebrate 2023, we’ve collected some of the most fascinating excursions. Cheers to sailing for new horizons

4. UNTRAMMELLED ROUTES Abercrombie & Kent’s cruise to the Northwest Passage immerses you in unique Inuit cultures. Accompanied by historian Russell Potter, author of Finding Franklin and an expert on Sir John Franklin’s lost exploration of 1845, guests have the opportunity to journey through remote hinterlands of western Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. Glimpse geographical marvels and visit with the local Inuit of Holman Village to taste traditional fare prepared over an open fi re (fresh char and a fried dough called bannock rings), see the region’s stunning printmaking tradition, and be wowed by a centuries-old drum dance. From $35,495 per person, abercrombiekent.com

3. POLAR BEAR PLUNGE You won’t be swimming with the polar bears — that wouldn’t be prudent. However, you will be dog-paddling like a polar bear when you leap o ff Silversea Cruises Silver Endeavour into the frigid waters on this Antarctica cruise. Harnessed up, you’ll careen o ff the ship into the sea, then be hoisted back up for a toasty welcome, complete with fl u ff y bathrobes and glasses of champagne. Silver Endeavour , Silversea Cruises’ fi fth expedition ship among its fl eet of 11, was launched in November 2022, built especially to convey travelers to the world’s most remote destinations —

2. BLUE-FOOTED BOOBIES Like fl oating hotels, Origin and Theory by Ecoventura explore the storied Galapagos as identical, luxury expedition yachts. With space for just 20 guests, each seven-night itinerary is helmed by certi fi ed naturalists and immerses guests into Darwin’s world via daily snorkeling, kayaking, beach walks and hiking tours. Sunbathe with sea lions, see the boobies’ mating dance and swim with penguins. Take exclusivity up a notch with the ‘Private Moments’ package, which includes one-on-one time with your own dedicated naturalist. From $8,950 per person for seven nights; from $179,000 for exclusive use, ecoventura.com

1. GO TRANSATLANTIC You’ll embrace slow travel when you cross the Atlantic on Queen Mary 2 . Channeling the glamorous heyday of luxury ocean liner élan and 180 years of tradition, today’s Cunard trips also promise modern day innovations and conveniences aplenty. Home to the largest ballroom at sea, with a schedule brimming with dress-for dinner gala nights, white-gloved waiters and violin quartets, the Queen Mary 2 also stands out as the only ship in the world to have kennels on board. Indeed, guests can travel with their cats and dogs, just like Liz Taylor before them. Fun fact: The ship stocks dog- and cat-sized life preservers. From $1,500 per person, cunard.com

including the Polar regions. From $14,000 per person, silversea.com

Photos Matt Dutile, Yolanda Escobar Jiménez, Luca Locatelli, Richard Harker