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Seabourn Delivers Expansive 2018 Season With New Marquee Ports In Europe

2018-02-26 by Argophilia Travel News

Seabourn Ovation

Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury travel experience, is gearing up to allow guests to immerse themselves in the best of Europe in 2018. Following the launch of the line’s newest ship, Seabourn Ovation, in May this year, travelers will be able to enjoy an expanded menu of more than 41 individual departures.

Tags: Aegean cruise, Aegean cruises, cruise lines, cruise news, Greece cruising, luxury cruises, sea journeys, Seabourn Legend, Seabourn Ovation, ship travel

Paul Gauguin Cruises Announce 2013 Itinerary

2012-03-27 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the first-rated and continually sailing luxury cruise ship – the m/s Paul Gauguin, has announced the2013 itinerary of its second small luxury ship – the m/v Tere Moana.

Tags: cruise ship, luxury cruise ship, luxury cruises, Paul Gauguin, Paul Gauguin Cruises, Paul Gauguin itinerary, Tere Moana

Celebrity Silhouette Takes to Sea – A Cruise Milestone Set

2011-07-23 by Phil Butler

Silhouette's Grand Cuvee Restaurant

Celebrity Cruises is all over travel news today in the wake of last night’s extravaganza last aboard the inaugural sailing of the Celebrity Silhouette. The lavish £500 million cruise ship was launched at what became Hamburg’s biggest ever cruise ship ceremony. At 122,000 tons and over 1,000 feet, Celebrity Silhouette is the largest ship ever named from Germany’s most legendary shipbuilding city.

Tags: Celebrity Cruises, cruise ship launch, cruise ships, cruise vacations, cruises, Europe cruises, German shipbuilding, Hamburg, Hamburg yards, luxury cruises, Meyer Werft, UK cruises, world cruises

Cruising the Med in Style with Sea Cloud Cruises: Summer 2011

2011-06-28 by Phil Butler

Sea Cloud in Hamburg

Argophilia is all about the love of the journey, and what journey imaginary or real could be more poignant than a Mediterranean cruise? And since we are destined for dreams, what about a cruise aboard a real ship, a legend, the 80+ year old windjammer Sea Cloud. Talk about a journey, Jason of Argonaut fame himself would fight for the chance.

Tags: Bonifacio Corsica, Cruise industry, cruises, Hansa Treuhand Hamburg, Hansa Treuhand-Group, luxury cruises, Med cruises, Med travel, sailing cruise, sailing ships, Sea Cloud, Sea Cloud Cruises, ships, smal, small ship cruises, tall ships, Windjammer

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Why We Embrace AI

At Argophilia, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to bring you the stories that matter. You may notice a certain precision in our data analysis, a specific flair in our visuals, or a rapid turnaround on complex topics. That is no accident—it is the result of our rampant use of artificial intelligence.

We use Gemini to help synthesize data, structure our reporting, and ensure our news remains as sharp as the reality we cover. When it comes to our imagery, we rely on the creative power of Midjourney and NightCafe, unless otherwise noted in our editorial credits.

We are not apologetic for this. In a fast-moving world, these tools allow us to focus on what really counts: investigating the issues, giving a voice to the marginalized, and maintaining the journalistic integrity you expect from us. We see AI not as a replacement for human judgment, but as an engine that amplifies our ability to inform, analyze, and tell the truth about our island and beyond.

We are writers and journalists first—but we are proud to be tech-enabled ones, too.

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Stories of Interest

The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters

2026-07-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.

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Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello

2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration

2026-07-08 By Iorgos Pappas

Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.

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Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer

2026-07-08 By Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

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