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Discovering Syracuse on a Cruise!
What to see during a stopover in Syracuse? Cruising journal gives you the information you need for an independent tour! When visiting Syracuse you will be immersed in a wonderful collection of historical sites from the ancient Greek and Roman eras. The island of Ortigia is the oldest part of the city of Syracuse, so […]
Cruise in Palermo: what to see and do in one day
Palermo: what to see and to visit during a Cruise? Cruising Journal gives you information and some advice on how best to visit Palermo. Discovering the pearl of Sicily, Palermo with its mix of traditions, cultures and flavours has always fascinated tourists. In Palermo you will discover a city rich in art, culture and street […]
Le Petit Chef on board Celebrity Cruises
“Le Petit Chef and Family” on Celebrity Cruises represents a totally innovative experience in the field of specialty restaurants on board cruise ships. The concept is produced by TableMation and has existed for several years in a number of restaurants around the world. It was first introduced on board the Celebrity Edge, and reintroduced on […]
Costa Crociere: more quality and variety in dining
Costa Cruises has partially renewed and integrated its food offer, transforming some restaurants on board and adding some specialty dining. The pandemic has certainly changed our idea of cruising during this first phase of the recovery, with the ships taking on an even more central role in the life of cruise passengers. Because of the […]
The dining on board World Voyager
The World Voyager is a ship in the Mystic Cruises’ fleet that sails under German management for Nicko Cruises, famous for their river cruises. Their entrance into the maritime cruises market has seen the company turn towards high-level products, with expedition trips and in-depth discovery of the places visited. The small World Voyager is in […]
All the flavors of…. the Enchanted Princess
The Enchanted Princess promises to serve a variety of dishes and flavors from around the world, inspired by its itineraries, according to Mario Siebaldi, Senior Vice President, an expert in product development and Princess Cruises guest experiences. “We will continue to offer, on the whole ship, packages with dinner included,” he said, “combined with our […]
Destination Menu: “Michelin star” menus on Costa
Destination Menus: special dishes created by Michelin star chef Bruno Barbieri to make dinners on board Costa Cruises truly stellar. To travel is to discover and to get to know new cultures and above all… new tastes every day! In fact, to be immersed in a destination is to truly appreciate its food culture, tastes […]
The White Fleets: from Sunward to AidaAura
The success which today’s large mega cruise ships enjoy is built upon the one generated by their smaller predecessors. Two operators in particular spring to mind when it comes to leaping from “small“ to “large“ and even “giant“ in terms of vessel size: Norwegian Cruise Line and Aida Cruises. And indeed their small ship pioneers […]
Cruising to Malta: let’s discover it together!
Malta: what should you do and see during a stopover in Malta during your cruise? Follow Cruising Journal advice to ensure you have the perfect visit. The Malta archipelago is located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. Given its strategic position, Malta is an important port for both commercial and tourist activities. It is […]
Cruising in Barcelona: what to see and do
Barcelona: what to see and do while on a cruise port of call. Barcelona in a day? Excursions? Cruising Journal advises you on how to get around and what not to miss during your one-day visit to the Catalan capital. If you’re cruising the Mediterranean on a cruise ship, there’s a good chance you’ll be […]
Corfu stopover during a cruise: an island to discover
Corfu: what to do and see on this splendid Greek island during a cruise stopover. Here is the Cruising Journal advice and information for the perfect visit. The splendid island of Corfu is one of the top destinations for Eastern Mediterranean cruises. The large cruise ships dock at the port that is a few kilometers […]
Il Bacaro: a little of Venice on board Costa Smeralda
Il Bacaro onboard the Costa Smeralda: a new experience that brings the tradition and taste of this unique venetian environment to the sea. Costa Smeralda is a Costa Cruises ship dedicated to Italy and all of the country’s most beautiful destinations. So of course there had to be an area dedicated to Venice and one […]
Halifax cruise stopover: what to see and do in a day
Halifax: what to see and do in this Canadian city during a cruise stopover. Located on the east coast of Canada, on one of the largest natural ports, Halifax is the capital of the province of Nova Scotia and is the largest metropolitan area on the country’s Atlantic coast. Where the cruise ships dock The […]
Kaito Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar on Msc Cruises
Kaito Sushi Bar and Teppanyaki on Msc Cruises: not-to-be-missed experiences for lovers of Asian cuisine like sushi and fusion teppanyaki. Together we’ll discover the spaces, the specialties and the complete menus. These two different Asian specialty restaurants, part of the Msc Cruises onboard restaurant selection, require either a per person extra, as in the case […]
Miami: instructions for boarding and visiting the city
Boarding in Miami: instructions and advice about arriving, where to stay, and how to reach the terminal in one of the busiest ports in the United States. Called the “Gateway to the Americas” Miami is one of the most exciting and lively historic cities in the world. It is located at the southernmost point on […]
Costa Smeralda: Panorama Restaurant
The Panorama Restaurant, on board the Costa Smeralda, is a specialty restaurant reserved for suite guests but also available to the other guests on board with a reservation and for an additional fee. Let’s take a closer look. Costa Smeralda, the innovative Costa Cruises ship inaugurated in 2019, offers countless dining alternatives from buffets to […]
Culinary Cruising: Dining Like a Celebrity
Celebrity Cruises’ reputation for great cuisine is on full display aboard Celebrity Equinox. A new journey to discover on-board dining. The Galley Tour on Celebrity Cruises‘ Equinox was well-attended despite this being a picture-perfect day in the Caribbean. Perhaps 300 people gave up their time in the sun to come see how Celebrity does it: […]
Ramón Freixa for Msc: Hola Tapas Bar and Ocean Cay
Hola Tapas Bar by Ramón Freixa represents one of the many specialty culinary offers onboard some of the ships of the MSC Cruises fleet. In collaboration with the famous Spanish chef Ramón Freixa, Msc Cruises offers its guests the opportunity to get to know and savor the true taste of Spanish tapas in the relaxed […]
Funchal on a cruise: a wonder to discover!
What should you see and do in Funchal, on the island of Madeira, during a cruise stopover? Today Cruising Journal will take you to Funchal on a virtual trip that can become reality as soon as you take a cruise with a stopover in Madeira. Cruising Journal recommends the following itinerary, come with us and […]
L’Atelier Bistrot: a taste of France on Msc Cruises
L’Atelier Bistrot is an unmissable moment to partake in French delicacies on board the Msc Cruises fleet. From a simple and tasty aperitif to a complete delicious dinner, it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating French bistro atmosphere. Present in various forms, both on the ships in the Meraviglia Plus class as well […]
Butcher’s Cut: the steakhouse on board Msc Cruises
The Butcher’s Cut is a specialty restaurant available on board some of the Msc Cruises ships with a great selection of excellent meat dishes and an American steakhouse atmosphere. It is available to guests for an extra fee. At this time, the restaurant is present on the Fantasia class ships (Msc Fantasia, Msc Splendida, Msc […]
Grand Turk: what to see in this Caribbean paradise
Grand Turk is an island in the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory country that’s located in the tropical Atlantic between the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic. Grand Turk is the historical center of the Turks and Caicos, and is the second most populated island in the country after the island of Providenciales. Our capital […]
Atlas Ocean Voyages: cruises starting in 2021
Atlas Ocean Voyages is a new cruise ship company in the luxury segment that will offer all-inclusive cruises with itineraries that are in high demand and two incredibly beautiful medium-small ships. Atlas Ocean Voyages will begin its operations in 2021, with an inevitable delay with respect to the expected launch date, offering exclusive itineraries from […]
Silversea S.A.L.T. aboard Silver Moon
A Whole New Revolution in Culinary Travel Begins For those fortunate few who have traveled on Silver Muse, a sister ship awaits. Silver Moon will soon set sail in an inaugural season that will bring her from her home in Europe to Florida and the Caribbean, around South America next winter, back to the Mediterranean […]