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Seabourn Spa & Wellness: luxury and relax on the sea
Seabourn Cruise Line, the ultra-luxury cruise experience, has raised the standards of well-being, pampering and relaxation with their updated Spa & Wellness area on board new ships under construction. The Spa & Wellness area was designed by Adam. D Tihany and will have an area entirely dedicated to it located on deck 7. It will […]
Silversea Cruises: even more all-inclusive
Silversea Cruises will be even more all-inclusive with the 2022/2023 planned itineraries, now with excursions at each port and return flights included in the price. The newly scheduled program includes a collection of truly extraordinary voyages. Thanks in part to the recent addition to the fleet, it is the largest selection ever offered by the […]
Fincantieri develops ventilation systems for Msc Cruises
Fincantieri has developed a new system of air purification for Msc Cruises to install on board their next-generation of ships. The Msc Seashore will have the first of these systems installed. Fincantieri and Msc Cruises have long been synonymous with research and innovation in the navigation and cruising sectors, with constant attention paid to the […]
Celebrity Edge-class: will “Modern Luxury” ever be the same?
Celebrity Edge, and now its sister ship, Celebrity Apex were two of the most eagerly awaited cruise ships ever. And the ships have taken the cruise world by storm.. Their innovations start at its “parabolic ultra-bow” -which is curved rather than pointed–to their stern which encloses a three-story room that’s the largest glass-walled room on […]
How to return to sailing: the example of Costa Cruises
Costa Cruises has begun to sail again as of September 6, after a long safety protocol planning phase and attentive health evaluations coordinated with the Italian government. Let’s take an in-depth look at life on board post-Coronavirus and in particular at the new Safety Protocols. In order to return to sailing, Costa Cruises has developed […]
Silver Spirit: the first infection-proof ship
On August 24, 2020 the Silver Spirit became the first luxury cruise ship to obtain the certification for the maritime prevention of infection (CIP-M) from DNV GL, a world-class certification company. The certification of Silversea Cruises is the final step in their updating and preparation of new protocols which has already been underway for some […]
Change: Polar art on the National Geographic Endurance
Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic reveal “Change”: an extraordinary exhibition of polar art on board the National Geographic Endurance. Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic Expeditions, world leaders in responsible tourism and expedition cruises, present Change, a one-of-a-kind art exhibition on board the newest ship in the fleet, the National Geographic Endurance. The on board
Costa Cruises – a nominee for the World Spa Awards
The Costa Cruises fleet is a nominee again this year for the World Spa Awards, in the contest for the best spas on board a cruise ship. After its good placing last year, this year Costa is aiming to win thanks to the Samsara brand’s high-quality and modernity. It is the 6th edition of the […]
Cruising after Covid-19: 4 reasons why “luxury” is better
There is no doubt that luxury cruising has taken a crushing blow in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, there is strong evidence that the industry will rebound, as avid cruisers won’t give up their favorite obsession. The question used to be, are they worth the money. And to that I give you an […]
Cruises of the future: moving toward “protected ships”
Stefano Pastrovich, an established architect and yacht designer based in Monaco, explained to Cruising Journal some of the possible short and long term solutions for the resumption of the cruise market. From the use of fabrics for internal separations, to the concept of a ship as a “protected island” and as the destination itself for […]
Mardi Gras coming soon: the newest ship from Carnival
Mardi Gras: the new ship by Carnival Cruise Line in its second reincarnation. After having launched their very first ship in 1972, called the Mardi Gras, along with their new concept of cruises that were less exclusive but full of fun, Carnival is repeating history this year with a second new ship called by the […]
Silversea’s new ship Silver Moon launches May 2020
Cruising Journal brings you the best in cruising news – including the May launch of Silversea‘s new vessels, Silver Moon. Silversea’s luxurious new ship Silver Moon, sister ship to the line’s flagship Silver Muse, is on course to celebrate her much anticipated inaugural voyage August 6, 2020. She’ll be the tenth ship to join Silversea’s […]
Why choose Oceania Cruises?
Oceania Cruises: Creation of Luxury Ships With Total Renovation The OceaniaNEXT initiative has now completely transformed the company’s four 684-guest ships. The Regatta, Insignia, Nautica and Sirena have been renovated and are now better than new. Each ship’s 342 suites and staterooms have luxurious touches like marble, granite and European fabrics. The public spaces have […]
Cruising with reduced mobility
In 2010, a new European regulation prevented cruise lines and tour operators from refusing to sell a cruise to anyone with a disability or reduced mobility (unless on specific safety grounds). This led many cruise companies to take extra measures to ensure their ships and facilities were accessible to everyone. As a result, cruising has […]
New Theatre Shows on the Seven Seas Splendor
Five new shows will debut on the Seven Seas Splendor. Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils the details. Regent Seven Seas Cruises today unveiled details of five new theatrical performances that will debut on Seven Seas Splendor when the highly anticipated luxury cruise ship is launched in February 2020. From a duel between rock and country music […]
Luxury Cruise FAQs
Luxury Cruises: a guide with FAQs edited by Cruising Journal and Toni McClelland. Don’t miss all cruise ships’ Reviews, with Opinion, Suggestions, Pictures and Videos. As a luxury travel advisor, my role is to design exceptional travel experiences, by first listening carefully and asking the right questions of my clients. I don’t just ask the […]
The most useful apps on a cruise
14 most useful apps that will help you get the most out of cruising! Let’s discover them with Cruising Journal! All of the major cruise lines, such as Carnival, Disney and Norwegian have their own apps to guide passengers through check-in and their time on board. But there are also a large number of apps […]
Hybrid Shaft Generator on cruiseships?
Towards an evolution of propulsion on cruise ships? Let’s discover together the HSG! The Hybrid Shaft Generator (HSG) from Rolls-Royce is a propulsion system that aims to offer notable advantages to the ships on which it is installed. In fact, this system produces electric energy from the motor’s propulsion instead of from traditional electric […]
Spa and Beauty Services on cruiseships: some tips!
Looking for cruiseship reviews about the best in on-board spa and beauty pampering? Here’s Cruising Journal‘s latest review of what’s currently available aboard some of the world’s top major, premium and luxury cruiseline ships. Major Cruise Lines Aboard Princess Cruises‘ two largest ships, Regal and Royal Princess, the Sanctuary spa is strictly adults only. This […]
LNG Fuel: Cruising improves its green credentials
Major cruise lines are improving their green credentials by switching to low-sulphur LNG fuel. A cleaner fuel The global shipping fleet consumes about 4 million barrels per day of high-sulphur fuel oil, and emits around 940 million tonnes of CO2 annually, making it a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. However, in 2020, new rules from […]
High Tech on the High Seas
In cruising, tech is no longer just a nice optional extra, it is something that travellers expect as standard. Cruise companies understand this and are increasingly incorporating high tech aimed at improving the cruise experience. In the process, they are also using tech to help target specific segments of the cruising market. Wearables and apps […]