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Sports travel bucket list: Sail Croatia’s Dubrovnik to Split luxury hike cruise 
12Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Sports travel bucket list: Sail Croatia’s Dubrovnik to Split luxury hike cruise 

We’ve previously featured Sail Croatia’s cruise offerings when the company launched two luxury hike cruises and a national park cruise for summer 2025. Now, the operator has announced a third luxury hike cruise itinerary for 2026, with the addition of a new Dubrovnik to Split sailing along Croatia’s beautiful Dalmatian Coast.  Blending outdoor adventure with luxury cruising, this itinerary takes guests on a variety of hiking trails across diverse terrains, showcasing spectacular coastal vistas and panoramic sea views, all while enjoying the comfort of staying on a luxury small ship. The Dubrovnik to Split itinerary cruises north from Dubrovnik, offering a scenic journey that starts with an overnight stay in Sipan, followed by a day exploring Mljet, one of Croatia's greenest islands. Ot...
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Sports travel bucket list: luxury stays aboard EXPLORA II at the Monaco GP
22Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Sports travel bucket list: luxury stays aboard EXPLORA II at the Monaco GP

Heads up Formula 1 and cruising fans, here’s a luxury sports travel experience that you can’t miss. Explora Journeys has announced that EXPLORA II, the latest addition to its ultra-elegant fleet, will be offering exclusive two-night (24-26 May 2025), three-night (23-26 May 2025), and four-night (22-26 May 2025) stays during the Formula 1 Tag Heuer Grand Prix De Monaco 2025. As the only luxury ship docked in Monaco’s iconic Port Hercule, EXPLORA II will provide an unmatched experience in the heart of the action throughout race weekend.  Designed for guests seeking an elegant and immersive grand prix experience, EXPLORA II offers sophisticated suite-only accommodations, exceptional culinary offerings, and world-class hospitality. Guests will be able to enjoy spectacular views of Monaco a...
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Explora Journeys opens F1 Paddock Club bookings for 2025 Monaco GP
13Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Explora Journeys opens F1 Paddock Club bookings for 2025 Monaco GP

Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has announced that access to the exclusive Formula 1 Paddock Club is now available to book for guests staying in Ocean Residences and Penthouses on board EXPLORA II during the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco 2025, taking place from 22-25 May 2025. This exclusive access will enable guests to experience one of the most prestigious events in motorsports from a truly unique vantage point. EXPLORA II, the latest luxury ship in the Explora Journeys fleet, will be docked in the heart of Monaco’s iconic Port Hercule, placing guests just steps from the electrifying action of the Formula 1 racetrack. Explora Journeys will be the only luxury ocean travel brand with a ship docked in Monaco during race days. From this prime ...
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Sail Croatia adds new 2025 ‘hike cruise’ luxury and national park options
14Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Sail Croatia adds new 2025 ‘hike cruise’ luxury and national park options

Sail Croatia has boosted its ‘hike cruise’ programme for 2025 with the introduction of a new 'national park' themed cruise plus a choice of luxury hike cruise options. Guests can hike their way through Croatia's National Parks on a themed itinerary that is perfect for nature lovers looking for a relatively laid-back holiday. Guests will enjoy easy hikes averaging around 1.5 hours per day on relatively flat terrain with highlights including visits to the turquoise-tinted Plitvice Lakes, exploring the many waterfalls, inlets and river systems of Krka National Park, plus taking in the dramatic views along the karst cliffs of Telascica Nature Park. Cruising on one of Sail Croatia's Premier ships ensures they will have all the creature comforts they need to relax in style with en-suite c...
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Sports travel bucket list: a luxury yacht cruise to the F1 Monaco GP in 2025
20Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Sports travel bucket list: a luxury yacht cruise to the F1 Monaco GP in 2025

Here's a trip to add to your sports travel bucket list... Combining luxury yachting with exhilarating motor racing, Emerald Cruises’ six-day 'Monaco Grand Prix and the Italian Riviera' itinerary is an exclusive sailing during the 2025 Formula 1 calendar.  Guests will sail a round-trip from Nice aboard the Emerald Sakara, the firm's second luxury yacht. At 110 metres in length, the Sakara carries just 100 passengers and boasts innovative features such as an infinity-style aqua pool on the pool deck, a marina platform designed for easy access to water sport activities in the sea, and a wellness centre complete with Elements Spa, gym, and infrared sauna.  At an additional cost to the sailing, travellers can watch the most famous street race in the world – the Monaco GP – live from the ...
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Sail Croatia launches new yoga cruises for 2024
6Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Sail Croatia launches new yoga cruises for 2024

Small ship cruising specialist Sail Croatia has launched four new yoga-themed cruises for 2024, combining the best of the Dalmatian coastline with mindful activities designed to invigorate and inspire the body and soul.  Highlights of this relaxing cruise will include the opportunity to participate in sunset yoga overlooking Mljet National park and yoga in a vineyard on the Unesco Stari Grad Plain, followed by a traditional dinner and wine tasting. With a certified yoga instructor onboard and plenty of optional activities available, the cruise is designed to leave participants feeling reconnected and relaxed. Starting and ending in the waterfront city of Split, the cruise operates on Almissa, which can accommodate up to 38 guests in air conditioned ensuite cabins and offers a swi...
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Scenic to host Paris-Seine sporting legends cruise ahead of 2024 Olympics
24Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Scenic to host Paris-Seine sporting legends cruise ahead of 2024 Olympics

Cruise guests can sail with two of Great Britain’s finest Olympians, Steve Redgrave and Daley Thompson, on a round trip from Paris, just weeks before the French capital city welcomes the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. The special-edition “sporting legends” sailing, hosted by Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours, will be held from 8-15 July 2024. During the eight-day sailing guests will get the opportunity to join a private question-and-answer session with Thompson and Redgrave. The duo, who have won seven Olympic medals between them, will also join guests for an exclusive concert at Château de La Roche Guyon, where they will share Olympic memories and reveal what it takes to be a champion.  Scenic’s eight-day cruise, starting and finishing in Paris, calls at Cornflans, Rouen, Hornfleur,...
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Links, lochs and isles: Hebridean Princess to host UK ‘golf cruise’ in 2024
27Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Links, lochs and isles: Hebridean Princess to host UK ‘golf cruise’ in 2024

For one week only in September next year, the Hebridean Princess cruise ship will treat golfers to an awe-inspiring Gaelic links, lochs and isles “golf cruise” in Scotland and Northern Ireland.  The Hebridean Island Cruises' luxury liner, which is part of the PoB Hotels collection, accommodates just 48 guests. Taking place from 10-17 September 2024, the golf cruise will start and end in the town of Oban, which is known as the “gateway to the Isles”. Guests will enjoy seven nights on board the Hebridean Princess and the trip includes two gala dinners.  Available for golfers of all abilities, many of the courses are set in spectacular rolling sand dunes with stunning coastal views. “The added benefit is that nobody needs to be an expert to enjoy this wonderful cruise,” Hebridean Islan...
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‘Wickets and Waves’: Star Clippers packages for England’s cricket tour of West Indies
2Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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‘Wickets and Waves’: Star Clippers packages for England’s cricket tour of West Indies

Tall ship sailing company Star Clippers has announced details of three new packages for England’s cricket tour of the West Indies in December 2023.  The “Wickets and Waves” offerings give cricket fans the opportunity to sail on board one of the cruise line’s iconic tall ships, the Royal Clipper, with pre- and post-cruise stays in either Antigua or Barbados for one-day (ODI) and Twenty20 (T20i) international matches between the West Indies and England.  Prices start at £6,629pp and include return flights from London to either Antigua or Barbados, a full-board sailing on board Royal Clipper, luxury hotel stays and premium match tickets. Royal Clipper, the largest full-rigged sailing ship in the world, holds 227 passengers and boasts five masts with 42 sails.  The new sports co...
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Star Clippers: go on a yoga-themed or French Open cruise in summer 2023
14Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Star Clippers: go on a yoga-themed or French Open cruise in summer 2023

Tall-ship cruise line Star Clippers will continue its popular yoga sailings programme with the addition of qualified instructors on board selected sailings in summer 2023. Guests can take part in complimentary, daily classes throughout eight sailings on board Star Clipper from April to October, visiting ports of call in the Western Mediterranean. Confirmed yoga-themed departures are 28 April, 6 May, 13 May, 27 May, 8 July, 15 July, 29 July and 7 October 2023. Fay McCormack, general manager of the UK GSA, said: “We are delighted to welcome back yoga instructors for our summer 2023 departures. Whilst we have been offering this on board our ships for many years, today’s ever-increasing awareness of the positive effects of yoga on mental wellbeing reaffirms why we choose to offer this s...
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