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Explora I: Details of the Owner’s Residence
Explora Journeys, MSC Group’s luxury lifestyle brand, has unveiled the design of the Owner’s Residence, the largest suite on Explora I. Measuring 280 square meters, its European-style design reflects the brand’s Ocean State of Mind philosophy. The Owner’s Residence offers several harmonious spaces to relax, entertain and rejuvenate while taking in the ocean views from […]
Meyer Group looks to the future with “Reverse”
As the maritime industry focuses on the goal of decarbonizing the sector by 2050, the Meyer Group has tried to look further ahead: its advanced research team has tried to imagine what the ship of the future will look like in 2100. Of course, we are talking about more than 75 years in the future, […]
Disney Dream: a “dream” for all ages
“A dream come true” is the headline on the Disney Cruise Line website in the section dedicated to their ships. I must say that this is not a misleading advertisement: sailing on Mickey’s ships is always an emotional experience, immersing young and old alike in a special atmosphere of fantasy on the one hand, and […]
Explora I: Anthology’s first guest chef unveiled
Explora Journeys has announced that renowned Italian Chef Mauro Uliassi will curate the first extraordinary dining experience for Explora I guests as the inaugural guest chef of Anthology, one of 11 onboard dining experiences. Guests will be able to sample the menu from the inaugural voyage on July 17 until the ship arrives in New […]
Swan Hellenic: The christening of SH Diana
The christening ceremony of SH Diana, Swan Hellenic‘s third cultural expedition cruise ship, took place today in Amsterdam. The new vessel was named by luxury travel visionary and icon Valerie Ann Wilson, Founder and CEO of Valerie Wilson Travel, in the presence of Swan Hellenic Senior Management, local dignitaries, VIP guests, the media and members […]
Star Clippers: yoga-themed sailings
The Star Clippers tall-ship cruise line, founded by Swede Mikael Krafft, has signed up more qualified instructors for its yoga-themed sailings this summer and autumn. They are employed to teach you to balance on one leg in the middle of the Med. You are seeing more corpses and happy babies on cruises these days. As well as […]
HAL’s Rotterdam pays a sentimental visit to NYC
There has always been a Rotterdam sailing for what is now Holland America Line. The first ship to bear the name made her maiden voyage to New York City in 1872. The passage took 15-days and included stops in Dover and Plymouth, England. On her first voyage, Rotterdam I carried 70 passengers—10 in Cabin Class […]
Silversea Cruises: Silver Nova Leaves the Dock
Silversea Cruises celebrated the technical launch of Silver Nova, the twelfth cruise ship under construction at Meyer Werft. The moment when the water filled the dry dock and the tugboats escorted the ship out of the hangar and into the adjacent harbor was unforgettable. As the doors opened, the excitement of the crowd was palpable. […]
Seatrade: success and enthusiasm in the 2023 edition
“Recovery”, “optimism”. These were the most commonly used words during the recently concluded Seatrade Cruise Global in Fort Lauderdale. In fact, the themes and news were many, although it is true that industry enthusiasm was at the forefront during the four intense days of the world’s largest and most important cruise show. A sui generis […]
Msc Orchestra: Round Britain italian style (Pt2)
We have come to the end of the story of this experience on board Msc Orchestra, if you missed the first part of the story you can read it here (Part 1). Dublin The picture that presents itself the next morning is not unlike that in Belfast. The sky is overcast, green hills mark the […]
Emerald Cruises: Technical Launch of Emerald Sakara
Emerald Cruises is celebrating its new luxury yacht, Emerald Sakara, which touched the water for the first time during its technical launch in Ha Long Bay ahead of upcoming sea trials. Emerald Sakara will debut in three months with the eight-day “Ionian Sea Adventure” itinerary, departing August 5, 2023. Custom-built at The Halong Shipbuilding Company […]
Viking Takes Delivery of Viking Saturn
Viking‘s new cruise ship, Viking Saturn, has been delivered from Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard. Viking Saturn, the tenth in the class, was designed by established naval architects and engineers, including an interior design team from Los Angeles-based Rottet Studios and London-based SMC Design, who gave the design a modern Scandinavian style inspired by sophisticated yet functional […]
Msc Orchestra: Round Britain italian style (Pt1)
Here we are in the first part of the story of an experience on Msc Orchestra, with fun on board and fantastic cities to discover. Happy reading! You don’t take a cruise around the British Isles for the weather. Instead, what you’ll get is an abundance of green landscapes, deep insights into British and Irish culture […]
Taking a Cruise to See the Northern Lights in Finland
Embarking on a cruise to witness the Northern Lights in Finland is an extraordinary winter escapade. Let’s explore the enchanting wonders of this country and the ins and outs of taking a Northern Lights cruise. With our help, you’ll have all the information you need to plan your dream trip to a winter wonderland and […]
Emerald Sakara: Kelly Craighead will be the godmother
Emerald Cruises is proud to announce that Kelly Craighead, President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), will be the godmother of Emerald Sakara, the line’s second luxury Ocean Yacht, which will be launched in August and christened on December 2, 2023 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “Kelly perfectly portrays what we find special […]
Silver Nova to host Venetian Society Voyage in 2024
Silversea Cruises, the renowned extra-luxury cruise line, recently announced details of a new voyage dedicated to members of the Venetian Society. On October 15, 2024, the all-new Silver Nova will welcome guests to Tokyo on this exclusive 16-day voyage exploring key Asian ports of call before arriving in Singapore on October 31. President and CEO […]
Explora I has successfully completed sea trials
Explora Journeys has announced that Explora I, the first of a fleet of six luxury ships built by Fincantieri of Italy, has successfully completed sea trials. Explora I will now undergo a series of final preparations prior to its maiden voyage, which will depart Southampton, UK, on July 17 for a 15-night itinerary through the […]
SeaDream at the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix
The SeaDream Yacht Club is ready to embark on a unique journey: 7 days in southern Spain and the French Riviera, where SeaDream I will be anchored in the port of Monte Carlo for one of the most anticipated motorsport events of the year, the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, offering guests the chance to […]
Crystal named Virtuoso travel partner
Crystal announced that it has been added to Virtuoso’s exclusive portfolio of travel partners, which includes more than 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries, to provide travel advisors with exceptional experiences at sea that will delight their clients and create lifelong memories. “Virtuoso is an ideal partner for Crystal as we look toward our return […]
Explora I: Sylvia Earle becomes godmother
Explora Journeys has announced the name of Explora I‘s godmother, Dr. Sylvia Earle, renowned oceanographer, explorer and environmentalist, who will christen the ship at an official ceremony in Civitavecchia, near Rome, on July 8, 2023. Sylvia Earle, a pioneer in deep-sea exploration, has dedicated her life to ocean conservation and the protection of the world’s […]
Formula 1: Abu Dhabi and Monaco onboard Windstar
Windstar Cruises was one of the first companies to offer its guests cruise itineraries linked to the Monaco Grand Prix. In fact, since the 1990s, the line has been offering this type of experience to fans of the sport as well as cruise aficionados. Windstar Cruises has decided to offer a great new Formula 1 experience […]
Swan Hellenic: Delivery of SH Diana.
Swan Hellenic took delivery of SH Diana on March 31st, the latest of three ships in the fleet now operating in the Baltic Sea. SH Diana will sail to Palermo, from where she will embark on her inaugural cruise, “Mysteries of Carthage and the Moors”, which will take guests to some of the most fascinating […]
GPH’s latest projects in the Western Mediterranean
During a conference held at Seatrade Cruise Globalon March 29, Ports Holding (GPH), the world’s largest independent cruise terminal operator, announced the latest updates on its projects in the Western Mediterranean region. Javier Rodriguez Sanchez, Regional Director West Med Asia, provided an update on the improvements GPH will be making to the Alicante Cruise Port. […]
Silversea: exclusive benefits on select departures
Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has introduced a new promotion called Suite Upgrades, which offers travelers who book a cruise by May 31, 2023, exclusive benefits on select voyages departing before May 31, 2024. The limited-time promotion, available on door-to-door fares only, includes up to a two-category suite upgrade on select itineraries, for […]