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Explora Journeys: suites as “houses by the sea”
Explora Journeys offers luxury, space and comfort aboard its ships through suites created with refined elegance and simplicity supporting the concept of “Home at Sea.” Suites, designed to create a connection with the ocean, boast floor areas from 35sqm up to 280sqm and all have their own spacious terrace, outdoor dining area and large windows […]
Explora Journeys: partnership with Steinway & Sons
Explora Journeys, a luxury cruise line, has announced its partnership with Steinway & Sons, the world’s finest handcrafted grand piano company. Just yesterday, at a joint event at Steinway Hall in New York, the company announced that “A Celebratory Journey” will begin on October 3, 2023. As guests travel from Québec to New York, four […]
Explora Journeys: the original onboard experiences
After unveiling the fascinating destinations, wellness experiences, and choice of culinary alternatives that will await guests aboard its ships, Explora Journeys now announces its entertainment and personal growth program, consisting of various activities, events, experiences, and rituals that guests can enjoy on board to stimulate the mind and nourish the soul. Explora Journeys has invested [&hel
Luciano Bernacchi: Expedition Leader of Seabourn
Our exclusive interview with Luciano Bernacchi, Expedition Leader aboard Seabourn Venture, recently christened in Antarctica. On an expedition ship like the Seabourn Venture, the Expedition Leader plays a key role, one of the most important on board to ensure that guests have a unique and unforgettable experience. It goes without saying that it cannot be […]
Explora Journeys’ Idea of Ocean Wellness
Explora Journeys’ new ship, Explora I, which will set sail in May 2023, has announced its exclusive onboard beauty and wellness offers. An extraordinary Beauty Studio awaits guests with a 700 square meter Spa. The services on board the luxury ship are hairdresser, barber, and hand and foot nail treatments. Skincare is very important: the […]
SeaDream II: new inflatable slide installed
SeaDream Yacht Club has announced the installation of a new inflatable slide aboard SeaDream II. The new inflatable slide is installed on SeaDream II‘s pool deck, 5.9 meters above the water line. Guests will slide down the slide, which is 7.2 meters long and 1.35 meters wide, toward the water. The SeaDream logo is imprinted […]
Windstar Cruises, in partnership with Coral Gardeners
Windstar Cruises has embarked on a three-year partnership with Coral Gardeners, an organization based in Mo’orea, French Polynesia, determined to revolutionize ocean conservation and create a global movement to save coral reefs through coral reef restoration, outreach activities, and innovative solutions. “This new partnership is a wonderful way to celebrate Tahiti during our 35th anniversary [&he
Explora Journeys kicks off with a woman captain
An important step for Explora Journeys in appointing, for the first time, an Italian woman as cruise ship captain. She is Serena Melani, who will lead Explora I on its maiden voyage in May 2023. Serena Melani was born and raised in Livorno, then began her early studies at the Nautical Technical School in her […]
Oceania Cruises: an innovative mixology program
Oceania Cruises is innovating and diversifying its offerings by introducing an innovative mixology program aboard Vista that will debut on May 20, 2023. Vista, the first of the all-new Allura Class ships, will showcase the latest cocktail trends and techniques such as flavored smoke bubbles, a wide selection of low/sugar-free wines and zero cocktails, as […]
Explora Journeys: Beauty in its Ocean Wellness Offering
When EXPLORA I sets sail in May 2023, an extraordinary Beauty Studio awaits its guests. In keeping with Explora Journeys “Ocean State of Mind” connecting guests with the sea, with themselves and with like-minded travelers, the new Cruise Line has just announced its unique on-board Beauty and Wellness offerings. All of these are centered around […]
Cunard: New and Exclusive Show
The luxury cruise company Cunard, in partnership with Simon Friend Entertainment, has announced the performance of the extraordinary show, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, by Deborah Moggach, aboard the flagship Queen Mary 2 from 15 to 22 December 2022. The show’s star actors are celebrated stage and screen stars: Hayley Mills who plays Evelyn, Paul […]
Ocean Wellness: fitness on board Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys also presents important news in the field of Wellness, with a range of services on board ranging from spa treatments to luxurious facilities for relaxation and physical well-being. The wonder of a cruise is certainly discovering new ports and destinations, but relaxation and wellness are developed above all on board, indulging in moments […]
Windstar: Three Culinary Themed Cruises
Windstar Cruises has announced the James Beard Foundation-affiliated guest chef range for its series of three culinary-themed cruises that will take place in 2023. The trio of acclaimed visiting chefs includes Jerome Grant of D.C., Ayesha Nurdjaja of New York, and Tracy Chang of Boston. All three themed cruises include two onboard cooking demonstrations, as […]
Hurtigruten launches its first battery-powered hybrid ship
Hurtigruten launched its first battery-powered hybrid ship, the newly refurbished MS Richard With, and thus embarked on its ship’s environmental enhancement program, believed to be the largest in its history. The purpose is to reduce CO2 emissions and pursue a zero emissions target. To achieve this dramatic improvement, the ship underwent extensive upgrades and was […]
Lindblad Expeditions: the drone tour of the last ship
Lindblad Expeditions has just produced a spectacular new drone video of their latest ship, the National Geographic Islander II, creating a virtual tour unlike any other. Custom FPV drones generally used for racing have been used to do this. These small, fast drones require the use of goggles with a live feed to make fast […]
Sun Princess: Futuristic Ship and its Dome
Let’s get to know Sun Princess, as we await its debut in February 2024. The new generation Princess Cruises ship is under construction at Fincantieri in Monfalcone. It will be the first in the Sphere Class with an area called “The Dome,” a multi-level covered bridge with a glass dome covering an indoor-outdoor pool. At […]
SeaDream and Its New Internet Starlink Line
SeaDream Yacht Club is the first luxury travel line to use Starlink- As part of a $10 million renovation investment, SeaDream has decided to offer Starlink, a new high-speed internet service, onboard its luxury yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II (sister ships). Starlink is the first and largest constellation of satellites in the world, operated […]
Explora Journeys: the culinary and beverage offerings
Aboard EXPLORA I, destinations will not be the only discoveries. Explora Journeys introduces its complete culinary and beverage offerings. Explora Journeys began as a Love Story. He was a young Neapolitan ship’s captain. She was girl from Switzerland and his passenger. Together, Gianluigi Aponte and Rafaela Diamant Pinas were unstoppable. At just 30 years of […]
Explora I: bar, restaurant and lounge concepts unveiled
Explora Journeys has announced the culinary itinerary consisting of 18 different offerings that will accompany guests aboard EXPLORA I during its maiden voyage in May 2023. EXPLORA I will offer a wide range of 11 dining experiences including six restaurants, as well as a room service option and 12 bars and lounges, including eight indoor […]
Cruising with children: is it possible?
Is it possible to have a high standard, relaxing and safe family travel experience on board a cruise ship? Nowadays, cruise ships are real floating luxury hotels with all kinds of comforts and entertainment. In fact, cruise lines are very well organised to accommodate a varied and diverse clientele that includes families with babies, children […]
NCL: announced the cast of its highly anticipated show
Norwegian Cruise Line pulled back the curtain today to announce the cast of its highly anticipated headlining show, “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical,” premiering aboard the all-new Norwegian Prima this August. The Tony Award-nominated musical tells the story of Donna Summer‘s prolific rise to fame, showcasing the Queen of Disco on three of the most […]
Star Pride sets sail from Athens with a new look
Windstar Cruises announced the return of the yacht Star Pride to the Mediterranean after a complex lengthening and transformation process at the Italian Fincantieri shipyard. The yacht, consisting entirely of Star Plus suites, set sail from Athens for an eight-day voyage to Barcelona. Some of the ports of call included in the route are: Gythion, […]
Carnival Celebration: final zone unveiled
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled, via a virtual event, the final zone of the newest Excel-class ship, Carnival Celebration, which will arrive in Miami this November. Carnival Cruise Line had already announced and unveiled details of Carnival Celebration‘s first five zones, namely Celebration Central, 820 Biscayne, Summer Landing, Lido and The Ultimate Playground, while the […]
Silversea: Silver Nova’s exclusive restaurants
Silversea Cruises has unveiled eight exclusive restaurants for its new Silver Nova ship, offering guests unprecedented variety. From spacious settings with outdoor seating to more intimate dining options, the Silver Nova‘s wide range of restaurants will be serving a selection of cuisines throughout the day, from international to specialty dishes. Diners will benefit from a […]