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Explora I: February between Beaches and Culture
Explora Journeys, the luxury brand of the Msc Group, is eagerly looking forward to hosting its guests on board Explora I for a fantastic February, offering a blend of discoveries, curiosity, and well-being in the tropical paradise of the Caribbean and Central America, immersing travellers in the island lifestyle. Sparkling turquoise waters caressing beaches of […]
Celebrity Cruises: Celebrity Ascent Delivered
Celebrity Ascent, the fourth ship in the Edge class by Celebrity Cruises, has been officially handed over to the company’s officials at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France. Executives from the Royal Caribbean Group and the crew of Celebrity Cruises were also present. Now officially part of Celebrity Cruises‘ fleet, Celebrity Ascent […]
Exploris announces its partnership with Zeppelin
Exploris proudly announces its partnership with the renowned French photography agency Zeppelin. The Francophone expedition cruise company is set to provide passengers with a unique cruise experience combined with leading photography services, capturing and sharing their unforgettable moments while “printing their memories.” Throughout Exploris cruises, passengers will be accompanied by Zeppelin’s
Swan Hellenic Elevates Wellness at Sea
In a recent event that blended aspects of a Press Conference and a Meditation session held in New York, Swan Hellenic, the reinvigorated cruise line, introduced an innovative collaboration for its inaugural venture into the U.S. Cruise Market. Partnering with Chopra, the integrated health company founded by Dr. Chopra, “Explore & Restore” will be featured […]
Windstar and Coral Gardeners: A year together
Windstar Cruises, a leader in small ship cruises, celebrates the one-year anniversary of its partnership with Coral Gardeners, an organization based in Moorea (French Polynesia) dedicated to revolutionizing ocean conservation and creating a global movement to save coral reefs through restoration efforts, awareness campaigns, and innovative solutions. Entering its second year of collaboration, Wind
Windstar Presents the “Legendary Winter”
Even though autumn seems to be delayed in Europe, a significant development has emerged in the itineraries for the upcoming winter months in the Western Mediterranean. Windstar Cruises has announced the deployment of the Star Legend from December to April along the coasts of Italy, France, and Spain, effectively introducing several new aspects. First and […]
Celebrity Xcel will be the fifth ship of the Edge Series
Celebrity Cruises has announced, at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, where the first piece of steel has also been cut, that the fifth ship of its award-winning Edge Series will be named Celebrity Xcel. In addition to featuring the innovative experiences already present on its sister ships, this new unit will go […]
ICS 2023: The present and future of the cruise industry
The start of the International Cruise Summit 2023 is just around the corner, the foremost cruise conference in Europe, set to take place in Madrid on November 14 and 15. The event will host key figures in the cruise industry, with representatives from no fewer than 21 cruise companies on stage or in the audience, […]
Silver Nova: the Otium program evolves
Silversea‘s luxury cruise brand, Otium wellness program, has evolved aboard Silver Nova, the latest ship in the fleet, offering an even wider range of experiences and services. The program, which has already enjoyed great success aboard Silver Dawn in 2022, is based on the philosophy and traditions of the ancient Roman lifestyle and is designed […]
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 […]
NCL: Reservations Open for Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line has opened reservations for the brand-new Norwegian Aqua, the first ship of the Prima Plus Class set to sail in April 2025. It offers 7-day Caribbean cruises departing from one of the most sought-after ports, Port Canaveral, Florida. The Norwegian Aqua features a vibrant and colorful hull design created by renowned street […]
Celebrity Ascent: a new onboard entertainment program
An unprecedented nightlife experience. Celebrity Cruises has announced the rich onboard entertainment program of its new ship, Celebrity Ascent, offering something for everyone with an eclectic mix of nightlife experiences on the Resort Deck, six new live productions, interactive gaming experiences, spectacular live performances throughout the ship’s venues, and more. The stars of the show [&helli
A-ROSA: New Themed Cruises for 2024
A-ROSA River Cruises has decided to expand its cruise offerings for 2024 by enriching them with new themes. In addition to the existing Yoga and Nutrition, Meditation, Create-Illustrate, and Photography themes, the new themes are focused on Dance, Jazz & Swing, and Beauty & Spa. During the themed cruises, there will be specialized artists and […]
MedCruise: The Cruise Industry Gathers in Burgas
The official opening of the 63rd General Assembly of MedCruise took place at the new International Congress Center in Burgas, attended by numerous authorities. Resilience and unity were the key themes of the most anticipated event in the cruise sector, held for the first time along the shores of the Black Sea in Burgas, Bulgaria, […]
Norwegian Cruise Line: A Journey into the World of Art
Travel is increasingly a way to immerse oneself in art and culture. Just as the world has many facets, so does culture: traditions, craftsmanship, and art are some of the wonders that one can discover while traveling. Embarking on an NCL cruise offers guests the opportunity to savor the cultural diversity and attractions of the […]
Chopra and Swan Hellenic: The Wellness Journey
“Explore & Restore” is the new experience born from an exclusive multi-year partnership between Swan Hellenic, a leader in luxury cultural expeditions by sea, and Chopra, a leading company in the field of integrative health. This partnership seals Chopra‘s ongoing commitment to offering world-class wellness experiences, while for Swan Hellenic, it marks its first foray […]
Windstar Cruises Unveils Exclusive Winter Itinerary
Windstar Cruises Unveils Exclusive Winter Itinerary in the Mediterranean, offering the opportunity to discover the charm of European cities during the magical holiday season or the relaxed early months of the year. The innovative itinerary will begin in December 2023 and will be available until April 2024, visiting ports such as Barcelona, Nice, Livorno, Marseille, […]
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 […]
Myths & Treasures: Silversea’s Winter Collection 25/26
Silversea Cruises has initiated an exclusive pre-sale for its winter travel collection, scheduled to run from September 2025 to April 2026, featuring over 150 new departures to more than 200 destinations. The ultra-luxury ships will transport guests to highly coveted regions and rarely visited destinations, with nine inaugural stops and two new grand voyages promising […]
Costa Cruises opens bookings for 2025
Costa Cruises is unveiling the long-awaited updates and opening bookings for the 2025 cruises. The itineraries will take you from the Mediterranean to Northern Europe and introduce a new edition of the Around the World cruise with a unique itinerary. Costa Cruises is presenting its itineraries for the 2025 season, and sales for the 2025 […]
Two new ships for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is thrilled to announce the addition of two new Super Ships to its fleet, the S.S. Victoria and the S.S. Elizabeth, set to sail in Europe in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Uniworld will take possession of the ships from the Seaside Collection as part of a three-year lease agreement for each […]
Seabourn Pursuit: 2023-24 Itineraries and Expeditions
Seabourn Pursuit made its first port of call in Barbados on October 10, 2023. From here, it will continue its journey through several spectacular itineraries in some of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring places on Earth. The initial program includes 14-day expeditions in the Amazon and South America, with a subsequent voyage to Ushuaia scheduled […]
Explora I christened in New York
Explora I, the first of the six luxury ships by Explora Journeys, was christened at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal in New York, following the highly anticipated arrival of the ship in the United States in recent days. This was a significant ceremony held in New York, not only because it marks the official christening of […]