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Havila Voyages: Zero Emissions in the Fjords
Havila Castor sailed in Hjørundfjord with zero emissions for the first time a few days ago. Captain Bjorne Ivar Pedersen was in command and said he was very excited when he reached the fjord aboard Havila Castor for the first time after having visited it many years ago. In less than four years, all ships […]
CFC: a new cruise company is born
CFC, Compagnie Française de Croisières, a new French cruise company is born under the leadership of Clément Mousset, president and co-founder of the new company and Cédric Rivoire-Perrochat as COO. The company will begin operations in February 2023, with an inaugural ceremony scheduled for February in Le Havre, ahead of the first cruise departure on […]
SeaDream and Its New Internet Starlink Line
SeaDream Yacht Club is the first luxury travel line to use Starlink- As part of a $10 million renovation investment, SeaDream has decided to offer Starlink, a new high-speed internet service, onboard its luxury yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II (sister ships). Starlink is the first and largest constellation of satellites in the world, operated […]
Msc Seaside: the ship that follows the sun (part 4)
We have come to the end of the story of this experience on board Msc Seaside, if you missed the first parts of the story you can read them hereà (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3). Speciality restaurants We are on our way back; MSC SEASIDE circumnavigates the boot in the opposite direction and then […]
Msc Seaside: the ship that follows the sun (part 3)
Here we are again, the last instalment of the Msc Seaside story, we are almost at the end of this experience, but if you have missed part of the story you can read part 1 and part 2 here. Elegant Night Below deck, passengers go shopping or listen to live music from the lobby gallery, […]
Atlas Ocean Voyages: Promotions for Antarctica
A luxury Antarctic expedition is within reach with Atlas Ocean Voyages’ announcement of a Second Guest Sails Free promotion. Choose from 20 options on the World Navigator or World Traveller, Atlas’ newest ship, between November 18, 2022 and March 22, 2023 on itineraries spanning nine to twelve nights, roudntrip from Ushuaia, Argentina. Book a longer […]
Msc Seaside: the ship that follows the sun (part 2)
Welcome to the second part of the account of an experience on board Msc Seaside, where were we? If you missed the first part you can read it here, otherwise enjoy! Slides in Marseille The next morning when Msc Seaside is in Marseille, we find ourselves once again in the ‘Marketplace’ buffet restaurant. It is […]
Sea Cloud II: between travel and music
The sailing ship Sea Cloud II of the Sea Cloud fleet is preparing to thrill its guests with a sophisticated musical program honoring French singer-songwriter Georges Brassens. The journey will begin in Genoa on October 18, 2022, and will travel through northern Italy, then pass through northern France until it reaches Valencia, Spain, where it […]
Ponant: new itineraries for summer 2024
Ponant has announced new offerings for summer 2024 with exceptional itineraries in the far north. Twenty-six new sailings cover destinations from Spitsbergen, Norway, to America’s Great Lakes via Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and the west coast of Iceland, with six itineraries offered between June and October. Guests embark on exciting adventures that vary from visiting […]
Silver Endeavour: Antarctica Aboard a Luxury Ship
The Silver Endeavour is ready for its maiden voyage to Antarctica. Thanks to its rooms and ultra-luxury suites, with surfaces ranging from 33sqm to 174sqm, it will make guests’ holidays truly comfortable and unforgettable. Belonging to the ultra-lux fleet of Silversea Cruises, the ship is equipped with seven types of suites, among the most spacious […]
P&O Cruises: Arvia Technical Launch
Saturday, August 27, 2022: Arvia, a new cruise ship from P&O Cruises, will be launched and leave the covered dock of Meyer Werft shipyard. The floatation device will start to maneuver in the morning around 9:00 am. Arvia will then moor on the outer dock of the shipyard, where the masts and funnel will be […]
Viking christens Viking Osiris in Luxor
Viking christened its new river ship, Viking Osiris, with a celebration in Luxor, Egypt. Designed to sail on the Nile, the ship was built at the Massara shipyard in Cairo and will sail on Viking‘s Bestseller itinerary, “Pharaohs & Pyramids”. Offering a blessing of good fortune and safe navigation for the ship was George Herbert, 8th […]
Windstar: new cruises to Arabia season 2023/2024
Windstar Cruises has just released its new brochure detailing cruises to Arabia, the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. Cruise passengers will enjoy impressive UNESCO views, beautiful beaches and wildlife, top-notch golf courses, snorkeling and extraordinary diving. There will also be no shortage of excellent shopping. Windstar Cruises‘ small ships are known for sailing to […]
MSC Seascape: First Sea Trials Completed
MSC Seascape, the largest and most technological ship built in Italy, has successfully completed the first sea navigation tests. Sea trials of the new ship took place between August 17 and 20, 2022, thus becoming the flagship of the Italian company. MSC Seascape, 339 meters long and weighing 169,000 tons, will be delivered to the […]
Costa Pacifica: the summer sizzle cruising the islands
The story on board of a cruise on the Costa Pacifica, with all the details, the review and the information of the trip! Cruise number 58 Costa Cruises – Costa Pacifica 23rd July to 29th July 2022 Cabin number: 7260 – Mid ship , Deck -7 : Suite Total pax: 3780, Crew: 1100, Decks: 17 […]
Msc Seaside: the ship that follows the sun (part 1)
Here we are in the first part of the story of an experience on Msc Seaside, with lots of fun on board and fantastic cities to discover. Happy reading! This is the ‘ship that follows the sun’ and when it was commissioned, it deviated from the tried-and-tested MSC Cruises philosophy, which was based on trips, […]
Aqua Mekong returns to Cambodia and Vietnam
Aqua Mekong returns to Cambodia and Vietnam this September, ready for an epic adventure to discover ancient temples and legends surrounding the Mekong Delta. On this culturally immersive journey between the Mekong River and Tonle Sap Lake, guests will have the opportunity to visit floating villages, take a bicycle ride through unexplored island trails, and […]
Explora Journeys: the culinary and beverage offerings
Aboard EXPLORA I, destinations will not be the only discoveries. Explora Journeys introduces its complete culinary and beverage offerings. Explora Journeys began as a Love Story. He was a young Neapolitan ship’s captain. She was girl from Switzerland and his passenger. Together, Gianluigi Aponte and Rafaela Diamant Pinas were unstoppable. At just 30 years of […]
Explora I: bar, restaurant and lounge concepts unveiled
Explora Journeys has announced the culinary itinerary consisting of 18 different offerings that will accompany guests aboard EXPLORA I during its maiden voyage in May 2023. EXPLORA I will offer a wide range of 11 dining experiences including six restaurants, as well as a room service option and 12 bars and lounges, including eight indoor […]
Viking Saigon: the new season in Southeast Asia
Viking announced that its new river ship, Viking Saigon, has begun its inaugural season in Southeast Asia. The ship sails between Kampong Cham, Cambodia and Mơ Tho, Vietnam, as part of Viking‘s popular 15-day Magnificent Mekong itinerary. During this 15-day trip, guests explore the cultural treasures of Vietnam and Cambodia with 16 guided tours. Hotel […]
Windstar Cruises: Caribbean and Central America
Windstar Cruises has launched a new itinerary starting in winter 2023, “Beach Fun & Sun: A Remote Caribbean Getaway” a seven-day cruise to some of the Caribbean’s most beautiful islands, with stops in St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Barts, Anguilla, Jost Van Dyke (overnight), Virgin Gorda and Tortola. The Nov. 4 departure will be on Star […]
Escape Europe’s Heat on a Silversea Cruise to Alaska
With Non-Stop flights from Europe, you can cool off in Alaska on a Silversea Cruise. We don’t need to tell you how hot it is from Lisbon to Lesbos and from London to Lugano. May we suggest a solution? Alaska on Silversea. Fom now until September, there’s still space available on 7 great cruises at […]
Cruisebound and Uplift: an exclusive partnership
Cruisebound and Uplift, the leading Buy Now Pay Later solution for the world’s top travel and retail brands, have formed an exclusive partnership to offer customers installment payments on all bookings. With Cruisebound, customers can easily book cruises with all major cruise lines online, and Cruisebound also makes it easy to organize and manage all […]
Lindblad: christened National Geographic Islander II.
Lindblad Expeditions celebrated the official christening of the latest addition to its award- winning fleet, National Geographic Islander ll in Salinas, Ecuador, last weekend. The 26-suite best-in-class expedition ship will make its maiden voyage to the Galápagos on August 19, 2022, for year-round expeditions to the islands. Among those attending the ceremony were Ecuador’s Minister […]