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noun

plural of voyage
as in cruises
a journey over water in a vessel the long, perilous voyage down the Atlantic seaboard, around Cape Horn, and up South America's Pacific coast

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verb

present tense third-person singular of voyage
1
as in travels
to take a trip especially of some distance voyaged to the ends of the earth in search of adventure

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2
as in sails
to travel on water in a vessel voyaging on a cruise ship for the first time

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Recent Examples of voyages
Noun
The 32-suite vessel will offer four-night voyages between Luxor and Aswan, during which guests can visit some of Egypt’s most famous archaeological sites, including the tombs of Nefertari, Seti I, Ramses VI, and King Tutankhamun. — Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026 If trips to the beach were rare, voyages on a yacht were unheard of. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 Ice conditions restrict navigation for much of the year, while specialized vessels, insurance premiums and Russian transit fees can erode savings from shorter voyages. — Lee Ying Shan,matthew Tan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 Among their most remote expeditions are voyages to Papua, Halmahera, and the Forgotten Islands. — Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 Fewer moving parts reduce the risk of mechanical breakdowns during long space voyages. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 Options may have dwindled, but there are still alluring cargo ship voyages on offer, to destinations such as Namibia, Iceland and French Polynesia. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 While Hurtigruten operates coastal voyages calling at towns and communities along the route, HX offers expedition-style experiences with a focus on exploring the natural environment. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 And in January 2028 expect voyages between Barcelona and Rome with Oceania. — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voyages
  1. cruises
  2. travels
  3. sails
  4. journeys
  5. boats
  6. treks
  7. ferries
  8. tours
Noun
  • And after Napoleon’s Nile Campaign reignited Egyptomania in the early 19th century, British tour operator Thomas Cook and Son, as it was known then, launched modern travel to the region with Nile River cruises that began in 1869.
    — Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The area includes Mendanhall Glacier (a popular destination for Alaskan cruises), numerous hiking trails, eagles, and plenty of bears.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of cruises
Verb
  • With a rustic aesthetic, the cottage is charming and artsy, with antique finds from the owners' travels around the world.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • This timeless tote is a tasteful gift for someone who commutes or travels often.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of travels
Verb
  • Seabourn sails the 264-passenger Seabourn Venture and twin Seabourn Pursuit, two lavish all-suite polar-class expedition ships cruising remote itineraries, each with two submarines.
    — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some of my favorites are coming back too, like El Pulpo Magnifico, Duane Flatmo's fire-breathing octopus, and the Monaco, a 40-foot ship with three masts that sails across dust instead of water.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • Named after the Italian poet whose Divine Comedy journeys through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, the fall 1996 collection explored the intersection of religion, warfare, and historical mourning traditions.
    — Livia Caligor, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The film, which premiered at Visions du Réel, journeys into the past through the director’s diaries and family photographs.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of journeys
Verb
  • Down at the lake, boats just off the shore slowed to listen while swimmers took in the music from floaties.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
  • Shrimp boats bob in the harbor, American flags flutter from pastel porches and old oak trees draped in Spanish moss offer cool shade.
    — Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Definition of boats
Verb
  • Carlos Manuel Vesga submitted the Pluribus episode where Manousos treks up through South America while accepting no help from the hive members, a showcase of defiant pride and a good bit of physically demanding work.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The jukebox musical is built from Keys’ catalogue of R&B and soul hits, a semi-autobiographical story that treks through her Manhattan upbringing.
    — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Definition of treks
Verb
  • The blockage of the strait, which normally ferries 20% of the world's oil, sent global energy prices soaring.
    — Kevin Breuninger,Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Iran has effectively halted trade traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, the maritime trade route that ferries roughly 20% of the world’s petroleum.
    — Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of ferries
Verb
  • Al Jardine, a fellow Beach Boys co-founder who tours in a separate group and has sharply criticized Love’s behavior in the past, is saddened about how his former friend arrived at this point.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Yang tours globally as a headliner and has recently sold out arenas in America, Europe, Asia and Australia, breaking the record for the largest English-language stand-up comedy show ever held in Hong Kong and Tokyo.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of tours

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