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Seabourn: Submarine Cruise Excursions
Zodiacs and buses are the usual mode of transport for cruise excursions. But Seabourn offers excursions offshore… Underwater! The Seabourn Venture and its sister ship Seabourn Pursuit carry three-man, one pilot, high-tech submersibles to ferry passengers around the undersea world and over the sea floor. Built by Dutch U-boat Worx B.V, the mini-subs have upholstered, […]
How to Stay Healthy on a Cruise Ship
You’ve just booked your cabin on an upcoming cruise with recommendations from Cruising Journal, and you couldn’t be more excited to board the ship and enjoy the voyage! As you get ready for your trip, don’t forget to prepare for potential illnesses while on board. When you’re in close contact with so many travelers for […]
How to elevate a cruise ships reception or lobby area
The cruising industry, having had to pause business during the Covid-19 pandemic, is now sallying forth. In 2022, over 4.8 million people went on a cruise and the cruise industry worldwide generated $13.6 billion in revenue. It is estimated to increase by up to 11% by 2028, showing the potential growth in popularity of cruise […]
New National Geographic Explorer Suites
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic, the world leader and pioneer of expeditions to the world’s wildest and most remote places, has announced details of the new National Geographic Explorer Suites. The refurbishment of the National Geographic Explorer took place at the Astilleros Canarios (ASTICAN) shipyard in Spain. The eight new suites were designed in collaboration with Hamburg-based [&hel
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises: Wedding in Antarctica.
A wedding in the majestic ice world of Antarctica? Now possible with Hapag-Lloyd. Lovers can now seal their love in front of a unique backdrop. With the start of the Antarctic season, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has extended its wedding offer to the entire fleet. From December, couples will be able to tie the knot onboard the […]
Explora Journeys: Adventures for all ages
Explora Journeys, MSC Group’s luxury travel and lifestyle brand, will launch its first ship, Explora I, in July with experiences for all ages, reflecting the brand’s inclusive ethos. In fact, Explora Journeys will offer sea adventures for the whole family, welcoming people of all ages, supporting the idea that “a family vacation is one of […]
7 Things to Know Before Setting Sail
The number of cruise passengers is growing every year. For those approaching this wonderful way of traveling for the first time, not everything is always as clear as it might seem. With this article, we’ll see together what are the “tips” to consider before departure. Let’s analyze the 7 most important points you need to […]
Explora I: Details of the Owner’s Residence
Explora Journeys, MSC Group’s luxury lifestyle brand, has unveiled the design of the Owner’s Residence, the largest suite on Explora I. Measuring 280 square meters, its European-style design reflects the brand’s Ocean State of Mind philosophy. The Owner’s Residence offers several harmonious spaces to relax, entertain and rejuvenate while taking in the ocean views from […]
Meyer Group looks to the future with “Reverse”
As the maritime industry focuses on the goal of decarbonizing the sector by 2050, the Meyer Group has tried to look further ahead: its advanced research team has tried to imagine what the ship of the future will look like in 2100. Of course, we are talking about more than 75 years in the future, […]
Explora I: Anthology’s first guest chef unveiled
Explora Journeys has announced that renowned Italian Chef Mauro Uliassi will curate the first extraordinary dining experience for Explora I guests as the inaugural guest chef of Anthology, one of 11 onboard dining experiences. Guests will be able to sample the menu from the inaugural voyage on July 17 until the ship arrives in New […]
Star Clippers: yoga-themed sailings
The Star Clippers tall-ship cruise line, founded by Swede Mikael Krafft, has signed up more qualified instructors for its yoga-themed sailings this summer and autumn. They are employed to teach you to balance on one leg in the middle of the Med. You are seeing more corpses and happy babies on cruises these days. As well as […]
Revolutionary shopping onboard Explora I
The Luxury Cruise Line Explora Journeys wants to wow its guests even more with a unique shopping experience called The Journey. This new way of experiencing cruise shopping is influenced by the destinations the ship visits and inspired by the company’s “Ocean State Of Mind” philosophy. It is based solely on the authentic quality and […]
Barbara Muckermann new CEO of Silversea Cruises
We have known Barbara Muckermann for a long time, and we have greatly appreciated her strategic role in the development of Silversea‘s strategy and for her ability and lucidity in leading an international team of professionals who, especially in recent years, thanks to the far-sighted leadership of Roberto Martinoli, have led the leading luxury cruise […]
Windstar Cruises introduces new vegan menu
What started out as an offering for small groups of passengers has turned out to be such a good initiative that it will be a permanent part of the company’s menus starting in June 2023. Windstar Cruises has partnered with the National Health Association (NHA) to create a new vegan menu that will be offered […]
Swan Hellenic: “Exploring Space at Sea” Lecturers
Swan Hellenic has announced the first SETI experts who will accompany the cultural cruises of 2023, after forming a partnership with the Institute itself last December to take its cruise explorations deeper and deeper, even into the outer reaches of space. The collaboration with the SETI Institute, a space and Earth exploration organisation that supports […]
Silversea: New charter flights to the Arctic
Silversea Cruises has introduced new direct private charter flights for 28 Arctic and Greenland cruises in 2023 and 2024. This will allow guests to travel more conveniently from London, New York, Montreal and Oslo to some of the Arctic’s most remote destinations, including Longyearbyen, Kangerlussuaq, Pond Inlet and more. This latest innovation, which will be […]
The look of Explora I’s Ocean Residence and Penthouse
Explora Journeys, MSC Group’s luxury travel and lifestyle brand, has unveiled the look of the Ocean Residence and Ocean Penthouse of EXPLORA I, the first of six ships in its luxury fleet to depart Southampton, UK, on July 17, 2023. Explora Journeys has worked meticulously to ensure that guests have a sumptuous yet intimate experience […]
Swan Hellenic: on board with scientists
Swan Hellenic offers its guests expedition cruises to the polar regions aboard its newest expedition ships, recognising that exploring these regions of the planet is a rare privilege. This is because ecologically sensitive parts of the world face enormous daily challenges due to climate change. Scientific research is therefore crucial, both for the future of […]
NCL: Meet The Winemakers 2023 Series
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the exciting lineup of its popular “Meet the Winemaker” series which returns for its seventh year with new experiences featuring Emma Walker, Master Blenderat Johnnie Walker and will also be hosted for the first time by Norwegian Prima. The Meet the Winemaker series offers wine enthusiasts and foodies the exclusive […]
Oceanwide Expeditions: Ortelius guests map an Antarctic bay
Last December, the guides and guests of the Ortelius, a ship in the fleet of Oceanwide Expeditions, mapped an area around the largest of the Guyou Islands in Flanders Bay, northwest of Antarctica. Since 1898, this area had been charted only three times, but previous mappings were very approximate. This activity was carried out using […]
Explora Journeys: the “Journey Together Gatherings”
Explora Journeys announces the creation of another group travel program designed to expand travel opportunities dedicated to groups of friends or family members. The new program, Journey Together Gatherings, joins the two Journey Together programs already launched. With the Journey Together Gatherings program, by booking at least three or a maximum of four suites, including […]
Cruise ships toward zero impact in 2050
In recent years, there has been no shortage of controversy over pollution from cruise ships. This is because large passenger ships are always under the media magnifying glass, even though the cruise industry is the most virtuous sector of shipping in terms of environmental protection. Other types of vessels are the ones that pollute the […]
Silver Nova: details of public areas
Silversea Cruises has revealed details about the public areas of Silver Nova, which will launch in August 2023, including the largest range of bars, lounges and restaurants of any ultra-luxury cruise ship. The 728-passenger Silver Nova will have 10 bars and lounges, eight restaurants, and a number of additional areas, presenting a completely new design […]
NCL announces new “Experiences at Sea” division
Norwegian Cruise Line announces “Experiences at Sea,” the new division formed by the merger of Sixthman Festivals at Sea, a subsidiary of NCL, and the Company’s CM&I division, which will host 13 consecutive events in the spring of 2023 providing unique and engaging adventures at sea. The company’s CM&I team has already been recognized for […]