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A-Rosa reintroduces its swimming lessons program
Following the success of its inaugural program last year, A-Rosa River Cruises will once again offer swimming lessons for children on board A-Rosa Sena, solidifying its position as the only river cruise company to provide swimming lessons. The company continues its collaboration with the Wasserlust Swimming School. There will be three available departures for 2024: […]
Quark Expeditions introduces Ocean Explorer
Quark Expeditions, a global leader in polar adventures, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its industry-leading fleet: the Ocean Explorer. This 138-passenger polar expedition ship will set sail under the Quark Expeditions flag at the beginning of the 2024/2025 Antarctic season. “Going beyond in the polar regions requires the best expedition team operating […]
Mantis Kivu Queen: africa cruises in lake kivu
Land-locked countries are exciting cruise destinations and none more so than Rwanda. The luxury houseboat, Mantis Kivu Queen uBuranga travels along one of Africa’s great waterways, Lake Kivu. The vessel is the first of its kind to sail the western region. Traversing the lake south bound from Gisenyi to Nyamasheke and North Bound from Nyamasheke to Gisenyi. […]
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 […]
Windstar: Success in Winter Mediterranean Cruises
After the success of the first winter cruise season in the Mediterranean, Windstar Cruises has announced its intention to sail for another winter season aboard the Star Legend in the region, enhancing its Mediterranean deployment with new itineraries and opportunities for longer journeys in 2024/2025. “During the inaugural voyage in December, every single travel advisor […]
Silversea: Interview with the Godmother of Silver Nova
On January 4th, Silversea Cruises officially christened Silver Nova in an intimate ceremony, with Nina Compton as the Godmother. An award-winning chef, restaurateur, and television personality whose philosophy aligns seamlessly with Silversea’s S.A.L.T. culinary program, Compton was born in Saint Lucia, resides in New Orleans, and received her culinary education at the Culinary Institute of [&hell
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,” […
Cruising Journal Awards 2023
The connection between Cruising Journal and reviews goes back a long way. It is a project developed in 2016 that involved several university faculties, combining statistical subjects with the intention of providing a new and different tool for evaluating cruise experiences. The primary inspiration was to equip users with a platform that could assess all […]
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 […]
Silver Nova officially christened in Fort Lauderdale
Silver Nova, the most environmentally friendly ultra-luxury ship ever built, was officially christened in Fort Lauderdale with an intimate and traditional ceremony. During the Naming Ceremony, in accordance with the Royal Caribbean Group tradition, Scottish bagpipes resonated triumphantly in the Silver Nova theater to mark the beginning of the ceremony. The festivities continued with a […]
Costa Smeralda returns to Sanremo 2024
Costa Cruises returns to Sanremo in 2024 with Costa Smeralda, which will be the seafront stage for the most anticipated musical event of the year. Following the tremendous success of 2023, this year as well, every evening in a unique setting just a few hundred meters from the Ariston Theatre, super guests will perform, engaging […]
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 […]
An Incredible New Year’s Eve in Funchal
The city of Funchal is ready to receive eight cruise ships during New Year’s Eve 2023, to welcome the new year 2024. As traditional on the island of Madeira, New Year’s Eve has visits of many cruise ships, which choose to dock and anchor in the bay of Funchal, to watch this fantastic fireworks show. […]
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 […]
Exploris One: Inaugural Cruise along the Chilean Coast
On Saturday, December 23, 2023, Exploris, the new 100% French-speaking expedition cruise company created in 2021 by Philippe Videau, co-founder of Ponant, began its first chapter of extraordinary journeys. After several weeks of refurbishment work in the shipyards of Valparaiso, its ship Exploris One departed from the port of Valparaiso in Chile for its inaugural […]
Windstar presents the Mediterranean Legendary Winter
One of the most exciting developments this winter in terms of cruise itineraries is undoubtedly the presence of Windstar Cruises in the Mediterranean. An extremely interesting proposal from various perspectives, which we had the opportunity to experience during the inaugural cruise of the extraordinary Legendary Winter aboard the Star Legend. Winter itineraries in the Mediterranean […]
Swan Hellenic: Discovering Maris Cruises 2024
In collaboration with JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs, the organization of chefs under 40 with international awards and Michelin stars, Swan Hellenic aims to elevate the gastronomic experience on board with the Maris 2024 cruises. Swan Hellenic’s cultural journeys have always stood out for the quality of visits, expert lessons from famous explorers, experienced expedition guides, and authorities [&hellip
Star Clippers presents “a cruise for you”!
A themed cruise for every type of traveler, and a traveler for every type of cruise. Even for the upcoming new year, Star Clippers offers themed cruises to suit all tastes. From cuisine to wellness, meditation to yoga, many new features for 2024! Every traveler, before setting off on a vacation, has their own rituals […]
Riverside Luxury Cruises presents the new Debussy
Riverside Luxury Cruises, the new luxury river cruise brand, is proud to announce the launch of its third all-inclusive luxury river ship, the Riverside Debussy. The Riverside Debussy offers a wide selection of over 40 departures in 2024, with its inaugural journey setting sail from Brussels, Belgium, to Amsterdam, Netherlands, on March 23, 2024. During […]
Christmas and New Year holidays with Costa Cruises
Costa Cruises is offering, for the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays in 2023/2024, 19 different cruises aboard 10 of its ships to explore 60 diverse destinations with over 100 ports of call. The Mediterranean, easily accessible from numerous embarkation ports, is a favorite destination. Costa Smeralda offers week-long cruises in Italy, France, and Spain, […]
Coral Expeditions: Circumnavigation of Australia
In 2025, you will be able to undertake an exclusive, 60-night Cairns-to-Cairns anti-clockwise circumnavigation of Australia. Prices for the “Australia’s Coastal Legend” circumnavigation expedition start from US$ 35,000 per person for Coral Deck stateroom and up to US$ 80,000 per person for the Bridge Deck Balcony Suites which at 55 sqm are amongst the best […]