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Fairytale cruises from Singapore with Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board announce their collaboration to bring “fairytale” cruises to Southeast Asia. The announcement was made by Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products , and Singapore’s Minister for Transport and Trade, S. Iswaran. The parties recently signed an agreement that will run for a full 5 years from […]
Revolutionary shopping onboard Explora I
The Luxury Cruise Line Explora Journeys wants to wow its guests even more with a unique shopping experience called The Journey. This new way of experiencing cruise shopping is influenced by the destinations the ship visits and inspired by the company’s “Ocean State Of Mind” philosophy. It is based solely on the authentic quality and […]
Silversea: Two New Grand Voyages in 2024
Silversea Cruises, a company dedicated to luxury cruising, has announced two new Grand Voyages for 2024 that will offer travelers in-depth explorations of the regions they will visit. Grand Voyages are a very important product for Silversea, and every aspect of them is tailored to create memorable and meaningful experiences for guests, from the different […]
MSC World America: sales open
MSC Cruises has opened sales for MSC World America, the second of its innovative World Class ships to be launched in April 2025, offering sustainable cruising with new immersive experiences at sea. MSC World America will sail from MSC Cruises’ brand new state-of-the-art terminal at PortMiami, the largest cruise terminal in North America when completed, […]
MSC and Formula 1 offer an unforgettable experience
During this year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, MSC Crociere is partnering with Formula 1 to offer an unforgettable experience from November 24 to 26. The goal is to provide a 360-degree Grand Prix experience that will give participants the thrill of the last race of the season onboard MSC Virtuosa, one of the company’s most […]
Swan Hellenic: New Expedition Cruises to Africa
Swan Hellenic has announced its cultural expedition cruises to Africa for 2023, offering inquisitive explorers 9 extraordinary cultural expedition cruises between March and November 2023, with voyages ranging from 8 to 14 days on the new elegant 5-star ships SH Diana and SH Vega. Guests travelling along the coast of Africa are accompanied by world-renowned […]
Aqua Mekong: a luxury trip to Indochina
Aqua Expeditions, a company that offers intimate expeditions on small boats to remote destinations, offers guests the opportunity to discover the vibrant life of the Mekong River, characterized by a rich culture shaped by centuries of heritage and tradition, aboard the Aqua Mekong. From the hustle and bustle of the floating markets to the tuk-tuks […]
Silversea: Laying the keel of Silver Ray
Silversea Cruises and MEYER WERFT celebrated the keel laying of Silver Ray at the Papenburg shipyard in Germany, a centuries-old shipbuilding tradition that marks the beginning of a ship’s construction. Silver Ray, the second ship in Silversea’s Nova class, is expected to enter service in the summer of 2024, joining its sister ship, Silver Nova, […]
Carnival Celebration: much more than a fun ship (Part3)
Here we are at the end of the story of my fantastic experience with Carnival on board Carnival Celebration, you can read the part 1 and part 2 here, otherwise enjoy! A second stop in Mexico Welcome to Costa Maya! Today, we are the first ship to arrive at the dock. And once again we […]
Barbara Muckermann new CEO of Silversea Cruises
We have known Barbara Muckermann for a long time, and we have greatly appreciated her strategic role in the development of Silversea‘s strategy and for her ability and lucidity in leading an international team of professionals who, especially in recent years, thanks to the far-sighted leadership of Roberto Martinoli, have led the leading luxury cruise […]
Oceania names newest ship “Allura”
The spectacular new “Vista” doesn’t sail until this May. And Oceania had already named its next luxury liner. 2023 is the 20th Anniversary of the birth of Oceania Cruises. The luxury cruise line circles the world in its small, beautifully appointed ships. And every one of their 6 vessels has been refurbished in just the […]
Carnival Celebration: much more than a fun ship (Part2)
Welcome back on board Carnival Celebration, where were we? You can read the Part 1 here or continue reading! Enjoy! The Ultimate Playground: fun for young and old alike Beep, beep, beep. At 6:30 a.m. the cell phone alarm throws me out of bed. I want to greet the sun on deck and calmly examine […]
Windstar Cruises introduces new vegan menu
What started out as an offering for small groups of passengers has turned out to be such a good initiative that it will be a permanent part of the company’s menus starting in June 2023. Windstar Cruises has partnered with the National Health Association (NHA) to create a new vegan menu that will be offered […]
Aida Diva: A baltic cruise onboard a truly german ship
When it comes to naming a typical German cruise operator, most people refer to Aida Cruises. With 12 ships carrying between 1,200 and 5,400 passengers each, the Rostock-based company, part of the American Carnival Corporation, indeed boasts a large and diverse fleet. But what is it like to cruise with Aida? Cruising Journal embarked on […]
Explora Journeys: The Caribbean’s Tropical Paradise
Explora Journeys, a luxury cruise brand of the MSC Group, offers guests the opportunity to be pampered by the warmth of the tropical paradise of the Caribbean, combining maritime history, culture and culinary delights. When people talk about the Caribbean, they immediately think of wide beaches and crystal clear waters, but this earthly paradise has […]
Swan Hellenic: “Exploring Space at Sea” Lecturers
Swan Hellenic has announced the first SETI experts who will accompany the cultural cruises of 2023, after forming a partnership with the Institute itself last December to take its cruise explorations deeper and deeper, even into the outer reaches of space. The collaboration with the SETI Institute, a space and Earth exploration organisation that supports […]
Carnival Celebration: much more than a fun ship (Part1)
Even before we flew to Miami, we were very excited to see what the new ship in Carnival‘s fleet has to offer. Of course, one of the biggest curiosities was to find out how Carnival Celebration is a “fun ship”. After all, the shipping company’s motto is “chooseFUN”. Carnival Celebration is one of the 15 […]
Silversea: New charter flights to the Arctic
Silversea Cruises has introduced new direct private charter flights for 28 Arctic and Greenland cruises in 2023 and 2024. This will allow guests to travel more conveniently from London, New York, Montreal and Oslo to some of the Arctic’s most remote destinations, including Longyearbyen, Kangerlussuaq, Pond Inlet and more. This latest innovation, which will be […]
The look of Explora I’s Ocean Residence and Penthouse
Explora Journeys, MSC Group’s luxury travel and lifestyle brand, has unveiled the look of the Ocean Residence and Ocean Penthouse of EXPLORA I, the first of six ships in its luxury fleet to depart Southampton, UK, on July 17, 2023. Explora Journeys has worked meticulously to ensure that guests have a sumptuous yet intimate experience […]
Silversea: A unique event in the Philippines
Silversea Cruises, on February 10, hosted a tailor-made event for about 300 guests by renting the entire island of Kalanggaman in the Philippines. Guests traveling on the South Side Story World Cruise 2023 aboard Silver Shadow enjoyed a particularly engaging cultural event on the idyllic island of Kalanggaman, nestled between Cebu and Leyte in the […]
Swan Hellenic: on board with scientists
Swan Hellenic offers its guests expedition cruises to the polar regions aboard its newest expedition ships, recognising that exploring these regions of the planet is a rare privilege. This is because ecologically sensitive parts of the world face enormous daily challenges due to climate change. Scientific research is therefore crucial, both for the future of […]
Scenic Eclipse II: sea trials completed
Scenic Eclipse II, the new ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht from Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours, has successfully completed her sea trials and returned to the 3.Maj shipyard in Rijeka, Croatia, for final trim before her maiden voyage on April 13. Sea trials are a significant milestone in launching a ship, and Scenic Eclipse II was put […]
Costa Smeralda: a stage on the sea of Sanremo
During the days of the Sanremo Festival, the Costa Smeralda offered its guests a unique experience: watching the show live on the elegant floating stage board set up for the occasion. Four great Italian music artists performed on board and there was no shortage of special guests and surprises for everyone present. The protagonist and […]
Discovering Antarctica with Ponant
After 28 days of sailing and 6,500 nautical miles covered, the luxury ice-breaking ship Le Commandant Charcot of Ponant has completed its first semi-circumnavigation of the southern continent On February 14th, 2023 in Lytteltoln, New Zealand, one of the most ambitious expeditions beyond the Antarctic Circle was concluded, ranking as one of the longest expedition […]