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Porto Cruise Terminal: Growing Number of Passengers
The cruise activity at Porto Cruise Terminal in the first half of 2023 has seen an 88% increase in the number of passengers and a 12% increase in the number of cruises compared to the same period in 2022. In the first six months of the year, the port welcomed a total of 56 cruise […]
Hapag-Lloyd Unveils Preview of the 2025/26 Season
The official opening of bookings will take place at the beginning of 2024 for the 124 luxurious and adventurous cruises offered by the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fleet. An exceptional offer, from the most classic itineraries on board ships famous for their service and informal elegance, to the most exciting expedition cruises. Guests can pre-register for their […]
Art Aboard Silver Nova: Curiosity and Knowledge
Silver Nova‘s art collection comprises nearly 1,800 works created by 59 artists from 25 countries, taking guests on a unique visual journey. It is the largest collection on any ship in the history of Silversea Cruises, meticulously curated to introduce a new way of perceiving, being, and discovering. Guiding guests on a visual odyssey that […]
Cruise Saudi and Aroya: The Future of Saudi Arabia
Cruise Saudi, a 100% Public Investment Fund-owned company, collaborates closely with ministries and regulatory authorities to develop the offshore and onshore cruise ecosystem. Following the successful completion of its third season, Cruise Saudi has welcomed over 300,000 cruise passengers in total. Operating within the broader framework of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to diversify the economy, [&he
Celebrity Ascent successfully completes Sea Trials
The sea trials are always a crucial step, not only from a technical standpoint but also symbolically, marking the maiden voyage of a new ship in open waters. It’s a shared success, as demonstrated by the ship’s two brother captains, who guided her into open waters for a series of tests. This achievement is significant […]
Canary Islands Aboard La Belle des Océans
For the upcoming winter season, Croisieurope is offering an exceptional itinerary in the heart of the Canary Islands, allowing you to discover the best of local culture and nature by visiting six islands in eight days. This unique opportunity also introduces you to La Belle des Océans, a human-sized ship perfectly suited for navigating the […]
Cruising on board MSC Sinfonia
On August 18th, a group of followers from my Cruzeiros Lisboa page headed to Venice for a 7-night adventure on board MSC Sinfonia, traveling through Italy, Greece, and Croatia. Departing from Lisbon at 8:00 AM, our group arrived in Venice at 2:00 PM local time. After a brief stop at the hotel, we headed to […]
Iceland Pro Cruises: Cruising Around Iceland
Not many, if any cruise ships, can boast a resident opera singer and a pianist who studied under the Vatican’s chief organist. Few, if any, have discovered and given its name to an island in high Antarctica. Tour guide and on-board lecturer Arndís Halla Ásgeirsdóttir studied at the Söngskólinn (Reykjavik Academy of Singing and Vocal […]
Cunard: The sweetest cruise of all
Cunard will have a new crew member on board the Queen Mary 2 this summer, honey sommelier Sarah Wyndham will be on board from Southampton to New York at the end of September. And could become a regular lecturer. Cunard has partnered with Bermondsey Street Bees, now based in Essex, for its special Festival Of […]
A-ROSA Expands Its Fleet with the addition of two ships
A-ROSA is expanding its fleet for the 2024 season with the addition of two ships, A-Rosa Alea and A-Rosa Clea, which will set sail from April on the Rhine, both to the north towards Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and to the south towards Basel and Strasbourg. Starting in the 2025 season, one vessel will be transferred […]
AmaWaterways Announces the 2024 Latin Touch Cruise
To meet the increasing demand for river cruises among the Hispanic population, AmaWaterways has announced the new date for the 2024 Latin Touch cruise, departing on October 27th aboard AmaMagna. This special cruise will be the third in a series dedicated to Spanish-speaking travelers. The seven-night itinerary, “Magna on the Danube,” cruises along the legendary […]
Swan Hellenic: Between the Red Sea and the History
Swan Hellenic is all set to embark on a memorable 12-day journey to explore the Red Sea and the marvelous landscapes that surround it, promising a truly unique cruise experience. On October 3, 2023, the SH Diana will depart from the port of Limassol on the island of Cyprus, make a stop in the Egyptian […]
Explora Journeys: Order for 2 Hydrogen-Powered Ships
MSC Group’s Cruise Division has confirmed an order for two hydrogen-powered ships for its luxury brand, Explora Journeys, as part of its commitment to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050. The ships, Explora V and Explora VI, are scheduled to be delivered in 2027 and 2028, respectively, and will feature innovative energy efficiency systems. Additionally, […]
AIDA Cruises: Building Schools for a Better Future
Traveling, exploring the world, and doing good at the same time: AIDA Cruises has been following this approach with its charitable initiative, “AIDA Cruise & Help,” since 2019. On board the fleet, frequent charitable activities are organized. What’s new is that since mid-2023, each AIDA ship has been responsible for its very own partner project. […]
Silversea: 2025 Voyage Collection Now open for Sale
Silversea‘s Summer 2025 Voyage Collection is now open for public sale. Between March and November 2025, aboard Silversea‘s 12 ultra-luxury ships, there are 206 new journeys planned, covering 409 destinations in 60 countries, including 24 new ports of call. Guests will explore hidden and iconic destinations through a collection of never-before-offered journeys. Silversea will take […]
Windstar Announces Itineraries through Winter 2025/26
Windstar Cruises has unveiled its itineraries through the winter of 2025/26, with several exciting updates for its fleet of six ships. Among the most notable highlights are the new seasonal sailings in the Canary Islands, the introduction of Cruise Tours in the Middle East, two new Cruise Tours in Tahiti, and the return of an […]
Hanseatic Nature: it’s First Northwest Passage
Since 1906, only a few ships have ventured on this marvelous route, made possible by the Arctic summer. This marks the 21st time that Hapag Lloyd has offered its guests this extraordinary journey and the very first for the Hanseatic Nature. The first ship in Hapag-Lloyd Cruises‘ new expedition fleet has successfully completed the Northwest […]
Scaling Sustainably: Seatrade Europe in Hamburg
Scaling sustainably. This was the central theme of the recent Seatrade Cruise Europe, held in the splendid setting of Hamburg from September 6th to 8th, 2023. A crucial moment of gathering and discussion for all industry stakeholders, aiming to steer growth towards a sustainable process that respects both natural resources and local communities. The effort […]
Swan Hellenic Presents Antarctica 2024-2025
Swan Hellenic has unveiled and opened bookings for Antarctica 2024-2025, a season of extraordinary cultural journeys ranging from 9 to 21 days exploring the White Continent aboard SH Diana and SH Vega. The first departure is set for November 13, 2024, aboard SH Diana, with an exceptional 20-night expedition from Cape Town to Ushuaia, discovering […]
Cruises: Fincantieri looks to the Future
As the maritime industry focuses on the goal of achieving sector-wide decarbonization by 2050, the Fincantieri Group has taken steps to be prepared for this epochal shift. In this context, the agreement between the Trieste-based company, newcleo, and RINA on the feasibility study for nuclear naval propulsion is significant. However, before delving into this operation, […]
Celebrity Cruises: seeking serenity on Solstice Class
Fifteen years following the debut of Celebrity’s first Solstice Class ship, these timeless, refined, and innovative ships continue to satisfy. Solo cruiser JD Schwartz shares his experience having sailed on three of Celebrity’s five Solstice Class ships including Eclipse (two Caribbean cruises, one transatlantic voyage), a transatlantic voyage on Silhouette and a Southern Caribbean cruise [&hellip
Silversea: 206 New Voyages for Summer 2025
Silversea Cruises, a leading company in the ultra-luxury cruise industry, has opened pre-sales for the new collection of 206 voyages for summer 2025, departing between March and November. The new voyages include diverse offerings, with multiple ships making stops at hidden gems and iconic cities, visiting 409 destinations in 60 countries in the summer of […]
Explora Journeys: The Fleet Construction Continues
Just two months after the delivery of Explora I, Explora Journeys, the new luxury cruise brand within the MSC Group, is advancing the construction of its fleet with a dual ceremony held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente: the technical launch (float-out) of Explora II and the steel cutting for Explora III. The ceremony […]
Queen Mary 2: An ode to the last of her kind
From an early age I’ve been lucky enough to explore the world via ship, so I guess it was only natural for me to delve into the history of cruise ships and learn about their precursors, the grand ocean liners of the 20th Century. I read books and watched documentaries to learn about these majestic […]