Filippos Venetopoulos, head of Marine product at Peregrine, shares some insights on why South East Asia is the next cruising destination to watch – and why Peregrine wants to do things differently.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from an Adventure Cruise. It sounded like an oxymoron, but then it was explained to me: small ships that can dock where the big ships can’t, a sustainable style of travel, a few like-minded travel mates and local leaders to guide you along the way.
Everyone goes to Mykonos and Santorini, but here are the best islands in Greece to visit if you don’t want to spend your trip squeezing into tiny spots on busy beaches or weaving through crowded streets.
As I set off for Greece for a week-long adventure cruise through the Greek islands, I pictured strolling through quaint alleyways, eating spanakopitas and jumping off the back of the boat. I didn’t realize I would be learning life lessons, but travel has a funny way of teaching you things when you least expect it.
Stepping onto the gangplank my stomach churns with a sense of excited anticipation, but the crew’s beaming faces immediately help to settle any initial nerves. Our Peregrine guides, Rachida and Fatima, greet me warmly and I eagerly make my way into the ship’s main lounge. I set myself down next to a trio of chatty […]
