Cruise Lines Guide
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Swan Hellenic and SETI: Six Cruises in 2027 to Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Swan Hellenic is renewing its partnership with the SETI Institute with six cruises in 2027, exploring the Pacific, Patagonia, the Atlantic and Antarctica. On board, scientists and experts will accompany guests on a journey of discovery through the Universe, connecting terrestrial landscapes with the mysteries of space and the search for life beyond our planet.
Scenic Group: Luxury That Changes the Way You Experience a Cruise
Scenic Group offers a different take on luxury cruising, with smaller ships, inclusive services, exploration, and a strong focus on destinations.
Ice Class Explained: The Engineering Behind Polar Expedition Cruising
Ice class is far more than a marketing label: it indicates the polar conditions for which a ship has been designed and certified. From reinforced hulls and advanced propulsion systems to Polar Code requirements, understanding these parameters reveals a vessel’s true capabilities, operational limits and suitability for demanding expedition cruising.
Akvile Marozaite: Leadership and Innovation in the World of Expedition Cruising
From a passion for exploration to building an international community, Akvile Marozaite shares her vision of expedition cruising, its evolution, and the opportunities shaping its future.
A Second Life at Sea
Between the 1960s and 1980s, some iconic ocean liners found a second life as cruise ships, undergoing major transformations while retaining traces of their original identities. France, Rotterdam, Canberra, Queen Elizabeth 2 and other ships embodied the transition from traditional liner service to modern cruising.
Ritz-Carlton: luxury that redefines the concept of cruising
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection redefines luxury at sea by combining five-star hotel service with exclusive, immersive travel experiences.
SeaDream Yacht Club Unveils SeaDream III for 2029
SeaDream Yacht Club will launch SeaDream III in July 2029, its first new yacht in 25 years, with around 200 guests, nearly one-to-one service and a global deployment spanning Asia, the Arctic, Great Lakes and a 180-night World Voyage.
Uniworld Expands 2028 Program with Three New Ships and Eight Itineraries
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will expand to 22 ships in 2028 with the arrival of S.S. Helen, S.S. Clara and Mekong Mystique, alongside eight new itineraries and an 11-day Mystery Journey combining river and land travel.
Grand Ocean Spray Ushers in a New Era for Golden Galapagos
Golden Galapagos enters a new phase with Grand Ocean Spray and the upcoming Galapagos Eminence, two 16-guest catamarans combining intimate exploration, refined design, personalised service and a stronger focus on sustainability in the Galapagos.
Planning the Perfect European Rhine Cruise Adventure
Once you’ve decided that a Rhine Cruise is for you, the next step is planning the details. Choosing the right river cruise company, itinerary, and time of year is key to creating your perfect river cruise experience. Why Century Cruises is the right River cruise company for your adventure? Century Cruises is a leading river […]
Facing the Waves: Ship Dynamics and Seakeeping
For those who observe the sea from the mainland, the horizon appears as an immutable line, a solid and reassuring boundary. For those who sail, however, that horizon is a plane in continuous motion, a perpetual and sometimes violent dance between the brutal forces of nature and the ingenuity of human architecture. Designing a modern […]
Conscious Exploration with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
In the expedition cruise landscape, a new concept of travel is emerging with increasing clarity: no longer simply reaching extraordinary destinations, but truly understanding them. It is on this principle that Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has built its approach to the new Indian Ocean expeditions, where expertise and responsibility become central elements of the experience. Among the […]
Innovation & Operations in the Maritime Sector
In the maritime sector, historically tied to established and often consolidated operational dynamics, innovation is now playing an increasingly central and transformative role, reshaping processes and redefining approaches across the entire industry. The growing complexity of global logistics, together with the need to improve efficiency, sustainability, and service quality, is pushing companies t
Cruise Ships as Floating Cities: The Rise of Onboard Neighborhoods
Over the past twenty years, the design of cruise ships has undergone a profound transformation that goes far beyond the simple increase in vessel size or the introduction of new spectacular onboard attractions. What has changed most significantly is the way space itself is conceived, organized, and experienced by passengers. While in the 1990s a […]
Cruising as a Global Instrument of Cultural Influence
If we take seriously the concept of soft power—understood, in Joseph S. Nye’s now-classic definition, as the ability to achieve outcomes through attraction and legitimacy rather than coercion—the twentieth-century passenger ship and the contemporary cruise vessel emerge as historical objects of extraordinary significance. They are not merely means of transportation nor simply tourism products, but
Aranui 5: Where the Crane Sets the Rhythm
You are sitting in the Sky Bar on Deck 9, sipping a coffee and watching a container weighing several tons glide with precision toward the bow. This is not a visit to an industrial area: it is the beating heart of life aboard the Aranui 5. Those who check in here are not booking a […]
Corazul Cruceros: a new cruise brand
Corazul Cruceros, a new cruise company for the Spanish market, will debut in summer 2026 with Mediterranean itineraries, a convivial onboard lifestyle, multigenerational services and a philosophy inspired by good living and shared experiences. Corazul Cruceros was created as a new cruise brand developed with a specific focus on the Spanish market. The project takes […]
Sam Crimmin: through polar expeditions and leadership
Expedition cruises today represent one of the most authentic and transformative forms of travel: not mere crossings, but true explorations led by experts, designed to reach some of the last untouched places on Earth. In Antarctica, the Arctic, or South Georgia, every landing, every excursion, and every silence under incredibly dark skies becomes part of […]
Children Aboard: The Inclusive Elegance of Crystal
Bringing children aboard an ultra-luxury ship like those of Crystal Cruises is often a surprising choice for those who associate luxury with an exclusively adult, quiet, and formal environment. In reality, this is precisely the most interesting paradox: a cruise line that is not explicitly positioned as family- or kids-oriented often succeeds in offering a […]
Managing Onboard Flows: Design and Control
Onboard flow management on a cruise ship is one of the most crucial yet least visible elements of the entire ship system, as it operates continuously on multiple levels without ever being openly apparent to passengers. When it works well, it goes unnoticed; when poorly designed or inefficiently managed, it immediately becomes evident through congestion, […]
Conte Biancamano: A Century of History
For maritime history, 2025 was an important year, marking the centenary of the maiden voyage of Conte Biancamano, the last great transatlantic liner of the Italian Merchant Marine built abroad. Given the historical period, her name was chosen in honor of Umberto I, known as “Biancamano,” the founder of the House of Savoy. Ordered by […]
Delfin Amazon Cruises: travels in the heart of Amazon
Delfin Amazon Cruises offers a unique approach to exploring the Amazon, rooted in authenticity, connection with the land, and a deep commitment to conservation. Delfin doesn’t simply navigate the river, it becomes an integral part of it, moving in harmony with the rhythm of the forest and respecting local culture and communities. Every aspect of the […]
Sea Cloud: Sailing Tradition Meets Comfort at Sea
Sea Cloud Cruises today offers one of the most authentic and refined sailing experiences in the international cruise landscape. The company stands out for its operational model, which prioritizes quality over quantity: small-sized ships, a high crew-to-guest ratio, highly personalized service, and a sailing approach that keeps the wind as the main protagonist. The goal is […]
From ship to training: Federica Giammarioli’s journey
Those who work at sea know there is a fine line between profession and identity. Life on board is never just a job: it is a way of being in the world. It is not simply about doing shifts, serving, coordinating, or leading, but about inhabiting a space that is simultaneously a workplace, a home, […]