Cruise Experiences
Viking’s “Paris to the heart of Normandy”
River Cruising is one of our favorite ways to travel. Viking makes sure we’ll enojoy every minute. Let’s face it, Viking practically invented River Cruising. Its “Longboats” plying Europe’s rivers on PBS’ Masterpiece Theater proved irresistible to thousands of passengers. Once aboard these light-filled ships, everything from castles on the Rhine, vineyards and fortresses, tiny […] Read more
MS Edelweiss: On the Rhine with Thurgau Travel
European rivers represent one of the most celebrated and frequented destinations in the realm of river cruises, with a high number of operators offering fleets, some very large, on various itineraries. We recently had the opportunity to board the MS Edelweiss, a ship operated by the tour operator Thurgau Travel, on a portion of the […] Read more
A Cruise to Dubai with MSC Virtuosa
Here I am leaving for a new cruise, it will once again be aboard an MSC boat, the MSC Virtuosa to be precise. And this time, the destination will be very different: Exit the Mediterranean or the Caribbean Sea, my plane will take me to Dubai, heading towards the Persian Gulf and the countries bordering […] Read more
Costa Smeralda: An Extraordinary Adventure
It is with immense pleasure that I invite you to relive with me the thrilling moments of my extraordinary adventure aboard the majestic Costa Smeralda, from January 28th to February 3rd, 2024. Let’s embark on this 6-night, 7-day cruise, full of discoveries, intense emotions, and unforgettable memories. The journey began in Marseille, with a warm […] Read more
Costa Fortuna meets the Southern Caribbean Sun
Cruise number 63, Costa Cruises – Costa Fortuna 9th January to 28th January 2024 Cabin number: 7262 – Mid ship, Deck -7 : Suite Total pax : , Crew : : Decks : 12 Ports of Call: Guadeloupe, At Sea, Bonaire , Aruba , Curacao , Grenada Martinque , Guadeloupe , At Sea , Tobago […] Read more
Scarlet Lady: Red, different & delicious
Our short trip over Halloween on Sir Richard Branson’s first cruise ship has the motto: “No kids, just treats”, which already reveals part of the concept. At Virgin Voyages, adults keep to themselves: Adults only. Unlike most other cruise lines. Nevertheless, there is an arcade on board for video games and enough space for board […] Read more
Journey through Japan and Southeast Asia
Welcome aboard, fellow explorers! I’m Stefanie, a dedicated cruise blogger from Germany with over a decade of experience and nearly 300 nights spent at sea. My passion for cruising runs deep and I consider it a privilege to immerse myself in the wonders of maritime travel, each voyage weaving its own unique tale of discovery […] Read more
Nicko Cruises: 3697 miles to the end of the world
From Australian Sydney to New Zealand’s Auckland: two countries, 15 ports, and nautical miles across the sometimes stormy Tasman Sea, all unfold before Nicko Cruises‘ Vasco da Gama. The fact that there was one port less at the end of the 20-day journey was not due to the weather conditions of this part of the […] Read more
Costa Smeralda: A Unique Experience in Sanremo
Costa Cruises, once again, took center stage with Costa Smeralda at the Sanremo Festival, one of the most anticipated and beloved musical events for all Italians and beyond. The cruise-event unfolded in two phases, a pre-Sanremo from February 3rd to 7th, and one during the full festival from February 7th to 11th, giving all guests […] Read more
Star Legend and the Culinary Cruise with Chef Anani
For this winter season, Windstar Cruises offers the opportunity to discover iconic ports such as Barcelona, Nice, Livorno, and Rome in a completely different light with the Legendary Winter itinerary on board the intimate yet iconic all-suite ship, Star Legend. An intriguing proposition from Windstar Cruises aboard the Star Legend is the departure from Rome […] Read more
