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Crystal Symphony: The Wellness Retreat Cruises Return

In recent years, the cruise industry has witnessed a growing focus on wellness and experiential travel. Embracing this trend, Crystal has announced the second edition of its Wellness Retreat Cruises, two exclusive itineraries designed to offer guests a transformative experience centered on the rejuvenation of body, mind, and spirit. The cruises, set to take place […]

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Celebrate Love with Scenic with a Unique Offer

This Valentine’s Day, Scenic invites all lovers to treat themselves to a one-of-a-kind cruise, immersed in luxury and romance. By booking a river or ocean cruise by February 21, 2025, guests can take advantage of an exclusive onboard credit, making their experience even more special. This offer provides up to €400 in credit, which can […]

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Four Seasons Yacht: Launched Four Seasons I

Last January, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, the launch of Four Seasons I, the first ultra-luxury yacht specifically built for Four Seasons Yachts, was celebrated. This significant milestone marks Four Seasons‘ entry into the maritime industry and signals a bright future for the high-end cruise sector. The ship, which will set sail in January […]

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Celebrity Cruises Launches Dream Makers on Xcel

Get ready to channel your inner designer, foodie, and entertainment aficionado, because Celebrity Cruises is giving you the reins to craft your dream vacation aboard their newest ship, Celebrity Xcel. Through their exciting new initiative, Xcel ‘Dream MakersSM,’ vacationers around the globe are invited to weigh in on what will make Celebrity Xcel truly extraordinary. […]

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Emerald Kaia: The New Luxury Superyacht

Emerald Cruises has recently celebrated a significant milestone in the construction of its new superyacht, Emerald Kaia, with a keel-laying ceremony marking the beginning of the building process. The event, held in the breathtaking Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, during the week of December 27, 2024, was a major achievement for the company as it prepares […]

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Cruise Industry: The MV Cruise Conference

On September 2024, the first “MV Cruise Conference“ was held in Rostock-Warnemünde to help promote the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ports as a cruise destination. To strengthen the German federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (MV) as a cruise destination and to develop positive effects for its economy and the employment situation, the mutual project “MV Cruise Net” had been […]

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Emerald Sakara: Caribbean Cruise with Susan Calman

The luxurious yacht Emerald Sakara will take center stage in the new television series Susan Calman’s Cruise of a Lifetime, airing on Channel 5 on January 24 and 31, 2025. With a capacity of just 100 passengers, this cruise promises an intimate and unforgettable experience, exploring some of the Caribbean’s most spectacular and lesser-known destinations. […]

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Time for the Cruising Journal Awards Has Arrived Again

The time has come once more for the Cruising Journal Awards, one year after the debut of this initiative. This process—making public the aggregated results of the reviews hosted on our platform—has proven essential for recognizing and valuing the contributions of all users who consult us daily and share their experiences with others. At the […]

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Scenic Cruises: Special New Year Offers

Scenic Cruises, a renowned leader in luxury cruising, is ringing in the New Year with an unmissable promotion. With the exclusive “New Year Savings” offer, guests who book their cruise by January 19, 2025, can enjoy a €250 discount per person on all river and ocean cruises. This is a unique opportunity to explore some […]

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Princess Cruises Launches ‘Love Boat by Hannah’

Princess Cruises kicks off a new global advertising campaign, “Love Boat by Hannah,” starring Emmy-winning actress Hannah Waddingham, known for her role in Ted Lasso and her career in musical theater. With her powerful voice and unique charm, Waddingham reintroduces one of television’s most iconic theme songs to the public: “The Love Boat.” The original […]

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Costa: Between the Mediterranean and the Arabian Gulf

The Costa Voyages Special Edition cruise recently concluded, taking passengers on an extraordinary journey through the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Mauritius, South Africa, Namibia, Spain, Morocco, France, and Italy. This incredible voyage offered a unique opportunity to combine the luxurious life on board with the exploration of fascinating and previously undiscovered destinations. This long-durat

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Cunard: The Restorative Power of Ocean Voyages

For over 180 years, Cunard has championed the idea that ocean voyages can have a restorative effect on both mind and body. A recent groundbreaking study conducted aboard the company’s flagship, the Queen Mary 2, has demonstrated that spending five days at sea can significantly enhance various cognitive abilities, including memory, logical reasoning, perception, and […]

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AROYA Cruises Unveils the Khuzama Experience

AROYA Cruises has recently introduced its exclusive Khuzama Experience, a premium offering designed to redefine the concept of luxury aboard its inaugural ship, the AROYA. The name Khuzama, meaning lavender in Arabic, was chosen to honor the flower and its iconic purple hue, now a cultural symbol of Saudi wealth and hospitality. This color, featured […]

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Modernization for Phoenix Reisen’s Flagship

Phoenix Reisen continues to make forward-thinking investments in its high-seas fleet of four vessels in collaboration with the shipping company BSM. Starting November 6, 2024, the MS Artania, the largest ship in the fleet with its distinctive turquoise hue, will be hosted by the renowned Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven for a significant refurbishment program. […]

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RWCruises: Resorts World One Debuts in Dubai

With its maiden voyage from Cruise Terminal 2 at Port Rashid in Dubai, Resorts World Cruises’ Resorts World One marked the start of a new era of cruising in the Gulf. The event, which took place on November 1, 2024, signaled the beginning of three weekly cruises to exclusive destinations in the region. The proposed […]

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ICS 2024: New Trends in the Cruise Industry

The fourteenth edition of the International Cruise Summit, held on November 12-13 in Madrid, addressed the latest trends in the cruise industry through various sessions and in-depth discussions. The event was inaugurated by Carolina Toledo Martínez de Galinsoga, Deputy Director-General for Tourism Promotion of the Community of Madrid, and Álvaro Rodríguez Dapena, President of Puertos […]

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Emerald Cruises: Unmissable Deals on Luxury Cruises

This year, Black Friday becomes an extraordinary opportunity to fulfill the dream of a luxury cruise, thanks to the exceptional promotions from Emerald Cruises. These offers combine significant savings with the company’s renowned excellence in service, featuring carefully curated itineraries that prioritize comfort and the joy of travel. Emerald Cruises is offering discounts across a […]

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Crystal Cruises: The First Casino de Monte-Carlo at Sea

Crystal has unveiled the first-ever Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea, an innovative project inaugurated aboard the Crystal Symphony during an exclusive ribbon-cutting ceremony on the opening night of the Chairmen’s Cruise in Venice, Italy. This prestigious debut is the result of a unique collaboration with Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM), an internationally renowned […]

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Crystal: solo travel with small supplements

Crystal Cruises, renowned in the luxury cruise sector for its exceptional service and unique experiences, offers meticulously curated trips with special attention to solo travelers. For those who enjoy solo travel, Crystal Cruises provides exclusive benefits with reduced supplements, avoiding the standard double fare for single-occupancy cabins. Perfect for seasoned solo travelers or those new [&h

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Crystal orders its third ship from Fincantieri

Crystal Cruises has finalized the order for the construction of a third ship, provisionally scheduled for delivery in 2032, with renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. Similar to its sister ships, the 61,800-gross-ton vessel, with a capacity of 690 passengers at double occupancy, will feature a range of luxurious amenities and innovative designs, ensuring guests an unparalleled […]

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Scenic Cruises: Five Years of Luxury Exploration

Scenic Cruises celebrates five years of adventures aboard its Discovery Yachts, known for luxury and innovation. To mark this milestone, the company is offering a 5% discount on a selection of cruises for 2024 and 2025. This promotion, which can be combined with other offers, presents a unique opportunity for those looking to experience extraordinary […]

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New Ships in 2025: Innovation, Luxury and Adventure

In 2025, the cruise world will witness the debut of a series of extraordinary ships, set to redefine the sea travel experience with a blend of cutting-edge design, unparalleled comfort, and dreamlike itineraries. Major cruise lines such as MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Celebrity Cruises, as well as luxury brands like Windstar Cruises and […]

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Thurgau Travel 2025: The New River Cruises

Thurgau Travel has unveiled its new 2025 catalog, enriched with numerous innovations, including new destinations, larger ships, and sustainable projects. In a comprehensive 168-page offering, the company highlights a wide variety of river cruises, showcasing its prominent role in the sector. Among the proposals are the MS Moments, sailing the Rhine, and the RV Mekong […]

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Expedition Cruise Network: Travel Trends 2024/25

During the inaugural conference of the Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) at the Bankside Hotel in London, bringing together expedition cruise operators and travel industry companies, the Antarctic and Arctic regions of Svalbard, Alaska, and Greenland were highlighted as areas with the highest growth potential. While expeditions to cold-water destinations are growing in popularity, warmer regions [&h

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