BACK ON BOARD

New cruises offer intimate ways to reconnect with the world on water

SPIRITED AWAY

Among Belmond’s private charter itineraries aboard the river barge Pivoine is the six-night A Champagne Toast. Guests will be invited on a tour and tasting at the Ruinart cellars, a private visit to Veuve Clicquot and lunch at the Krug family house. A Champagne Toast cruise, €100,000 (fully inclusive for eight guests) through belmond.com.

SUN CHASSER

In November, Ponant unveils its hybrid electric polar exploration ship, a first for the industry. The 135-cabin vessel will have zero emissions in its eco mode. One of the first adventures is a 15-day trip to the Weddell Sea in Antarctica to witness a total solar eclipse. Total Solar Eclipse itinerary, from US$18,860 (based on double occupancy) through ponant.com.

NEW ADVENTURES

Lindblad Expeditions launches a new boat, National Geographic Resolution, in November. With capacity capped at 126 guests and access to gear including an underwater video camera, book a 17-day route around Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland or a 16-day journey exploring coastal Japan. –M.S. Lindblad Expeditions itineraries, from US$5,180 (per person) through expeditions.com.