Cruise Experiences
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Norwegian Star: “Freestyle” Cruise in the Far North
Embark on a summer cruise to the far north of Europe with Norwegian Cruise Line, experiencing thrilling natural wonders beyond the Arctic Circle. On the deck of the Norwegian Star, the weather leaves no doubt that we are far north. The temperature doesn’t surpass 15 degrees, and a dense gray sky looms over Reykjavik, occasionally […]
The Silversea World Cruise aboard the Silver Shadow
Silversea‘s Silver Shadow departed from San Francisco, USA, on January 15, 2024, embarking on the Far East-West World Cruise 2024: travelers will journey from east to west, from one of the planet’s extremes to the other. This magnificent 132-day round-trip itinerary will encompass most of the Pacific, including Hawaii and remote Pacific islands, Australia and […]
SH Diana: A Symphony of Luxury and Adventure
With the SH Diana, Swan Hellenic introduces the third, latest, and largest ship in the fleet. Built in Helsinki, the expedition ship combines sustainability and luxury. Its approach, sustainability through hybrid diesel-electric engines and SCR catalysts, is a clear commitment to eco-friendly travel. But Swan Hellenic goes beyond technical innovations. Its motto, “see what others don’t,” […
AmaViola: A fantastic first experience on the river
For over 35 years, ive followed the global ocean-going passenger shipping scene, the highs, the lows, the surprises, ships coming and ships going – sometimes too soon. It is a fascinating industry. What I have thus far failed to understand in any real depth is river cruising. A couple of years ago I built a […]
Silver Origin: A Ship for the Galapagos Islands
Aboard the Silver Origin, a small gem from Silversea Cruises, we embark on a discovery of one of the world’s most beautiful and remote archipelagos: the Galapagos Islands. These small islands are scattered in the Pacific, approximately 1000 km from the Ecuadorian coast. Many of these islands are uninhabited and subject to strict entry and […]
Norwegian Cruise Line: V!VA – Live it Up!
November 28, 2023 marked the day Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) christened the 19th ship into its fleet. That ship, Norwegian Viva is the second of its Prima Class and follows Norwegian Prima which made her debut last year. These ships represent a new direction for NCL, as the line endeavors to become the most premium […]
A-Rosa Sena: A winter river cruise on the northern Rhine
The journey begins in Cologne, the home port of the A-Rosa Sena. But before we embark the shipping company’s latest river cruise ship, we take advantage of the Advent season to visit Cologne’s Christmas market. In the old town and on Heumarkt square, the scent of cinnamon and mulled wine is in the air, while […]
Paris and the Seine on board AmaLyra
Among the many European rivers, the Seine undoubtedly holds an unmatched charm, especially due to its close connection with Paris, a truly unique and unforgettable city. It is precisely from the Ville Lumiére that we embarked on a journey along the Seine, aboard AmaLyra, a river vessel from AmaWaterways, to discover the allure of Normandy […]
Discovering Unique Places with Costa Cruises
During the Club Cruise 2023 on board the Costa Favolosa, exploring Morocco and Tunisia, we participated in several excursions offered by the company that led us to discover unique and iconic places while immersing ourselves in the local culture. Tunisi Our first excursion took place in Tunis. “Be Local eat Local” was the slogan associated […]
Costa Favolosa: The Journey to Morocco and Tunisia
The second Costa Cruises event cruise aboard the Costa Favolosa, exploring the most beautiful cities of the Mediterranean, Morocco, and Tunisia, concluded a few days ago, leaving us with a wealth of emotions and memories from this fantastic 15-day itinerary. The C|Club Cruise has been described as a journey of the senses, and it truly […]
Cruising on board MSC Sinfonia
On August 18th, a group of followers from my Cruzeiros Lisboa page headed to Venice for a 7-night adventure on board MSC Sinfonia, traveling through Italy, Greece, and Croatia. Departing from Lisbon at 8:00 AM, our group arrived in Venice at 2:00 PM local time. After a brief stop at the hotel, we headed to […]
Iceland Pro Cruises: Cruising Around Iceland
Not many, if any cruise ships, can boast a resident opera singer and a pianist who studied under the Vatican’s chief organist. Few, if any, have discovered and given its name to an island in high Antarctica. Tour guide and on-board lecturer Arndís Halla Ásgeirsdóttir studied at the Söngskólinn (Reykjavik Academy of Singing and Vocal […]
Celebrity Cruises: seeking serenity on Solstice Class
Fifteen years following the debut of Celebrity’s first Solstice Class ship, these timeless, refined, and innovative ships continue to satisfy. Solo cruiser JD Schwartz shares his experience having sailed on three of Celebrity’s five Solstice Class ships including Eclipse (two Caribbean cruises, one transatlantic voyage), a transatlantic voyage on Silhouette and a Southern Caribbean cruise [&hellip
Queen Mary 2: An ode to the last of her kind
From an early age I’ve been lucky enough to explore the world via ship, so I guess it was only natural for me to delve into the history of cruise ships and learn about their precursors, the grand ocean liners of the 20th Century. I read books and watched documentaries to learn about these majestic […]
Havila: modern and sustainable cruise in Norway
The Norwegian mail ship route, also known as Hurtigruten worldwide, got new dynamics in December 2021. In addition to the ships of the Hurtigruten AS shipping company, another shipping company, Havila Capella of Havila Kystruten AS (marketed internationally as Havila Voyages), will start official operation of the regular service between Bergen in the south and […]