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Norwegian Prima: first trip to the U.S. completed
Norwegian Prima, the newest ship in Norwegian Cruise Line‘s 18-ship fleet, completed its first U.S. voyage back to New York, where it made its grand debut on Oct. 6, 2022 following a historic launch as the first major cruise ship to be christened in Reykjavik, Iceland. “As a native New Yorker, this city is dear […]
Le Commandant Charcot crosses the Strait of McClure
On September 27, 2022, Le Commandant Charcot became the first French cruise ship to cross the Strait of McClure, infamos for its difficult ice conditions. Le Commandant Charcot successfully brought her guests to the heart of Canada’s Northwest Territories after crossing the Northwest Passage, including the Strait of Fury and Hecla, which celebrates 200 years […]
Oceania Cruises: an innovative mixology program
Oceania Cruises is innovating and diversifying its offerings by introducing an innovative mixology program aboard Vista that will debut on May 20, 2023. Vista, the first of the all-new Allura Class ships, will showcase the latest cocktail trends and techniques such as flavored smoke bubbles, a wide selection of low/sugar-free wines and zero cocktails, as […]
Explora Journeys: Beauty in its Ocean Wellness Offering
When EXPLORA I sets sail in May 2023, an extraordinary Beauty Studio awaits its guests. In keeping with Explora Journeys “Ocean State of Mind” connecting guests with the sea, with themselves and with like-minded travelers, the new Cruise Line has just announced its unique on-board Beauty and Wellness offerings. All of these are centered around […]
Seven Seas Explorer: A successful cruise (part 3)
Here we are at the end of the story of my fantastic expeience with Regent on board Seven Seas Explorer, you can read the part 1 and part 2 here, otherwise enjoy! This cruise was port intensive and I’m not a fan of port intensive cruises. In fact my favorite itinerary is a transatlantic crossing […]
The paradisiacal itineraries of Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises has released its 33 cruises for 2024, to 7 destinations and 2 new itineraries. This is an opportunity to explore the paradisiacal islands and sunny coasts of Polynesia on board a ship that, between land and sea, will explore the wonders of the South Pacific. But now let’s look at the proposed […]
Cunard: New and Exclusive Show
The luxury cruise company Cunard, in partnership with Simon Friend Entertainment, has announced the performance of the extraordinary show, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, by Deborah Moggach, aboard the flagship Queen Mary 2 from 15 to 22 December 2022. The show’s star actors are celebrated stage and screen stars: Hayley Mills who plays Evelyn, Paul […]
Four Seasons opens up to the cruise world
Four Seasons, a luxury hotel group, has decided to venture into a new and exciting corporate extension by launching Four Seasons Yachts. In partnership with luxury shipping experts Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD and revered Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, the first Four Seasons Yacht, currently being designed in Trieste, Italy, is expected to set sail in 2025. […]
Ocean Wellness: fitness on board Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys also presents important news in the field of Wellness, with a range of services on board ranging from spa treatments to luxurious facilities for relaxation and physical well-being. The wonder of a cruise is certainly discovering new ports and destinations, but relaxation and wellness are developed above all on board, indulging in moments […]
Windstar: Three Culinary Themed Cruises
Windstar Cruises has announced the James Beard Foundation-affiliated guest chef range for its series of three culinary-themed cruises that will take place in 2023. The trio of acclaimed visiting chefs includes Jerome Grant of D.C., Ayesha Nurdjaja of New York, and Tracy Chang of Boston. All three themed cruises include two onboard cooking demonstrations, as […]
Silversea: Silver Endeavour’s itineraries
The Silver Endeavour, one of the company’s most luxurious expedition ships in the world. Silversea Cruises, will reach 116 destinations during the summer of 2023 and winter of 2023/2024, pushing beyond the usual travel boundaries, touching unique places in some of the world’s most remote regions. Among the most sought-after destinations that the extra luxury […]
Hurtigruten launches its first battery-powered hybrid ship
Hurtigruten launched its first battery-powered hybrid ship, the newly refurbished MS Richard With, and thus embarked on its ship’s environmental enhancement program, believed to be the largest in its history. The purpose is to reduce CO2 emissions and pursue a zero emissions target. To achieve this dramatic improvement, the ship underwent extensive upgrades and was […]
Seven Seas Explorer: A successful cruise (part 2)
Welcome back on board Seven Seas Explorer, where were we? You can read the Part 1 here or continue reading! Enjoy! First impressions make lasting impressions and that was certainly the case with Seven Seas Explorer. We entered into the beautiful atrium with music playing (live music would be better) and were met with a […]
Lindblad Expeditions: the drone tour of the last ship
Lindblad Expeditions has just produced a spectacular new drone video of their latest ship, the National Geographic Islander II, creating a virtual tour unlike any other. Custom FPV drones generally used for racing have been used to do this. These small, fast drones require the use of goggles with a live feed to make fast […]
Silver Endeavour: Line-Up of experts revealed
Silversea’s newest ship, Silver Endeavour, will set out on its inaugural voyage to Antarctica on November 21, 2022, sailing roundtrip from King George Island. The ship will have an expert lineup of speakers to enhance the guests’ journey, with historians, marine biologists, anthropologists, naturalists, filmmakers, and more onboard. Guests can attend informative lectures, workshops, and […
Port of Barcelona: renewable energy for ships
The Port of Barcelona and major cruise operators, both cruise lines and terminals, have agreed to create a working group to accelerate the connection of ships to the general power grid once they dock, using 100% renewable certified clean energy. The creation of this working group is part of a collaboration agreement signed by the […]
Sea Spirit: the treasures of Greenland
All travelers with an adventurous spirit can discover Greenland’s treasures aboard Sea Spirit, a small luxury expedition ship operated by Poseidon Expeditions, including icebergs, fjords, glaciers, wildlife and iconic Inuit culture. Several itineraries will be available for polar travelers who want to discover the treasures of Greenland. South and West Greenland The expedition cruise starts [&hell
Sun Princess: Futuristic Ship and its Dome
Let’s get to know Sun Princess, as we await its debut in February 2024. The new generation Princess Cruises ship is under construction at Fincantieri in Monfalcone. It will be the first in the Sphere Class with an area called “The Dome,” a multi-level covered bridge with a glass dome covering an indoor-outdoor pool. At […]
Seven Seas Explorer: A successful cruise (part 1)
Here we are on board Seven Seas Explorer, a new story to discover the experience aboard a Regent cruise. This was my first Regent cruise and it was delightful. I’ll touch on what really impressed and some areas of opportunity as the review progresses. Suffice to say I would absolutely return to Regent and certainly […]
Carnival Celebration: Completed sea trials
Carnival Celebration, Carnival Cruise Line‘s latest ship, has successfully completed trials in the Baltic Sea from the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland and is almost ready for her long-awaited debut at the Port of Miami in November. “During the sea trials, Carnival Celebration underwent several tests, with the aim of verifying its capabilities and performance. […]
GPH: a sustainable project for the ports of Las Palmas
Global Ports Holding Plc (GPH), the world’s largest cruise port operator and its local partner SEPCAN S.L., together with the Las Palmas Port Authority, revealed its plans for its Las Palmas project at the Seatrade Cruise Med held in Malaga, Spain. The event was attended by cruise industry executives who presented the official project. GPH, together […]
Intercruises: new Nat Geo tours for the cruise world
National Geographic Expeditions and Intercruises unveiled new 48 unique and educational tours available in 7 countries, with itineraries to explore throughout the year and beyond. These tours offer the spirit of exploration that National Geographic is known for, and focus on rich experiences designed to satisfy travelers’ curiosity. So National Geographic Expeditions has decided to […]
CLIA Europe: interview with Marie-Caroline Laurent
The exclusive interview for Cruising Journal with Marie-Caroline Laurent, general manager of CLIA Europe, during the Ports and Destination Dialogue recently held in Malaga. A truly compelling edition of Seatrade Cruise Med took place in Malaga on the 14th and 15th, with a return to having Exhibitions in attendance and, above all, a series of […]
Northern Xplorer: a zero-emission luxury project
Norway’s newly formed cruise line, Northern Xplorer, launches plans to build a luxury zero-emission cruise ship, entering into partnership with Portuguese shipyard West Sea Viana. The delivery of Northern Xplorer‘s new ship is scheduled for the start of the 2025/2026 cruise season. Behind this innovative project we find Sandvik, a man who, together with a […]