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Seabourn Venture: maiden voyage in April 2022
Seabourn Cruise Line has announced a new date for the much-anticipated maiden cruise of the Seabourn Venture, a luxury ship built for expedition itineraries. The future ultra-luxury flagship of the U.S. company Seabourn Cruise Line will set sail from Greenwich on April 10, 2022, embarking on her first voyages of discovery to unique places off […]
Le Commandant Charcot is delivered to Ponant
Le Commandant Charcot has been delivered to Ponant by Fincantieri’s subsidiary Vard: a luxury cruise ship designed for polar itineraries and extreme routes. Le Commandant Charcot has a gross tonnage of approximately 30,000 tonnes, a length of about 150 metres and a beam of 28. The ship can accommodate 245 passengers with 123 cabins and […]
Norwegian Cruise Line returns to sea
After 500 days of suspension, Norwegian Jade, will be the first ship in the NCL fleet to sail again. Norwegian Cruise Line officially celebrated its long-awaited return to cruising with a double debut: Norwegian Jade was the first ship in the fleet to welcome guests back after 500 days of lay-up and the first ship […]
Virgin: Valiant Lady delivery and Resilient Lady launch
A double milestone was reached for Virgin Voyages at the Sestri Ponente shipyard where the delivery of the Valiant Lady and the launch of the Resilient Lady were held, the second and third of the four total cruise ships commissioned from Fincantieri by Virgin Voyages. The Valiant Lady and the Resilient Lady, like their twin ship […]
Silversea: Luxury Cruises to Alaska and Iceland
Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line, Silversea, has just announced sparkling itineraries to two of the world’s northernmost cruise destinations: Alaska and Iceland. Alaska and Iceland sailings begin this July bringing Silversea’s style to every voyage. These new itineraries join June’s announcement of its sailings in Greece and in the Galapagos. Both Flagship Silver Moon and Silver Origin, […]
The Hanseatic Spirit: new ship for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Vard, a subsidiary of Fincantieri which is one of the main companies in the world for the design and construction of specialty ships, has delivered the Hanseatic Spirit. It is the third unit in the new series of small-sized luxury cruise ships being built for the German company Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The Hanseatic Spirit is 138 […]
SH Minerva: the first technical float out for Swan Hellenic
Swan Hellenic announced with satisfaction the technical float out of the SH Minerva, at the Helsinki Shipyard and, on the same day, its twin ship the SH Vega was floated inside the dry dock. A few days before, the production of the steel for the third and largest ship commissioned from Helsinki began, which has […]
Coral Expeditions: exploring Northern Australia
Coral Expeditions: discovering Northern Australia with two fantastic itineraries. A beautiful cruise experience is offered by the pioneering Australian company Coral Expeditions. The new “Across the Top of Australia” expedition is an 18-night trip that combines Kimberley’s fantastic adventure with trips to Cape York and Arnhem Land. The small fleet of ships, accommodating fewer than […]
MSC Seascape: the future flagship of MSC Cruises
The second ship in the Seaside Evo class and the future flagship of MSC Cruises will be called the MSC Seascape, and is currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyards in Monfalcone. The choice of name, announced today on the occasion of the traditional “coin ceremony,” pays tribute to the beauty of the ocean and […]
Hurtigruten’s exclusive cruises in the Galapagos
Hurtigruten Expeditions, a world leader in exploration travel, is expanding its global reach towards one of the most characteristic destinations in the world: the Galapagos Islands. Famous for its extraordinary nature and wildlife, this isolated archipelago is located 600 miles (1000 kilometers) from the coast of Ecuador and has enchanted travelers and scientists for centuries. […]
Seven Seas Grandeur: Regent’s new flagship
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced today the name of its future flagship: the Seven Seas Grandeur. The delivery of the sixth ship in the Regent fleet is planned for the fourth quarter of 2023. Jason Montague, the President and CEO of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, revealed the name in an emotional video, during which the […]
3 Top Chefs on board with Swan Hellenic
There will be 3 top chefs on board the future Swan Hellenic flagship, the SH Minerva, bringing world class with them: Jörg Lehmann, Andrea Ribaldone and Sang Keun will elevate the gastronomy on board to the highest levels on this ship of the iconic leader of cultural and expedition cruises, Swan Hellenic. The company announced […]
Wish to Set Sail? Nothing Compares to Star Clippers
This Holiday Season, These Magnificent Sailing Ships are a Sailor’s Dream Come True. Star Clipper’s three Tall Ships are unique in and of themselves. Royal Clipper is the largest and only five masted full-rigged Sailing Ship in the world. Her fleet mates, Star Clipper and Star Flyer are only slightly smaller. All three are thoroughly […]
On board the MSC Grandiosa: my return to normality
The diary from my trip on board the MSC Grandiosa for a Mediterranean cruise in May 2021. Advice and information on the cruise experience aboard the beautiful MSC Grandiosa, a ship in the MSC Cruises fleet. Don’t miss out on the→ Complete Review of MSC Grandiosa on Cruising Journal. DAY 1: EMBARKING IN NAPLES After […]
Ponant’s luxurious summer: all the destinations!
The summer is here and beginning on June 16 the marvelous Ponant fleet has begun to sail once again. Let’s discover together what Ponant has to offer for the summer of 2021. There are plenty of options, now it’s up to you to choose your dream destination! Ponant offers approximately 50 departures this summer: you […]
Lindblad presents the National Geographic Resolution
After the enthusiastic resumption of sailing, beginning this week in Alaska and the Galapagos Islands, on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021, in Ulstein Verft in Norway, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, celebrated its new ship, the National Geographic Resolution. This twin ship of the National Geographic Endurance was delivered in 2021 and is the company’s second polar ship. […]
Emerald Waterways: Themed River Cruises in 2022
With the surging demand for River Cruising, Emerald Waterways had a particular group of passengers in mind: a more budget-conscious traveler who appreciates a fully inclusive cruise experience at a value price. Emerald has more than succeeded. For five years in a row, Emerald has been voted Best River Cruise Line for Value by Cruise […]
Silver Moon sets sail with its culinary arts program
“Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures”. In its return to cruising, this quote could not be more appropriate than the Herculean effort put forth by Silversea cruises. In the blink of an eye, Silversea pivoted from its previously announced sailings and created two magnificent itineraries. Sailing from Athens, these 10-day voyages start on June 18th, […]
The story of my cruise aboard the AIDASol
The cruise company from Rostock, AIDA Cruises, is finally resuming cruises from Germany with the AIDASol. Last Saturday, in fact, the AIDASol opened the 2021 cruise season in Germany as the first ship of the fleet to return to sailing. Cruising Journal was on board for this important departure so continue reading for a recap […]
Viking expands its “Welcome Back” Cruises
With a great deal of pride, Thorstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking, announced that “The Thinking Person’s Cruise Line” is bringing not one–but two–of their cruise ships to homeport in Malta starting July 1st. Viking Sea will inaugurate the season and will be joined by Viking Venus, the 7th Viking ship and its newest. The ships […]
Silversea and the marvels of the Galapagos Islands
Silversea Cruises announced today its highly anticipated return to the Galapagos Islands aboard the Silver Origin, with the inaugural departure set for June 19. The ultra-luxury company will offer its guests brand new itineraries with new destinations and unique and unprecedented experiences. The protagonists of the restart of sailing for Silversea Cruises will be the […]
Coral Expeditions: around Australia in 60 days
Coral Expeditions presents a 60-day cruise to circumnavigate Australia onboard the Coral Adventurer. Boarding the ship on October 30, 2021, Coral Expeditions guests will take part in a special event to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the circumnavigation of Coral Expeditions: 35,876 km of Australian coastline in 60 days. Very few people in their lifetime […]
EmeraldACTIVE: Emerald Cruises tours
Starting in 2016, Emerald Cruises has been proposing to travelers the possibility to upgrade their vacation experience through the EmeraldACTIVE program, which it offers on all its cruises. This program includes a large selection of tours and excursions offered to cruisers at no additional charge. The excursions are on foot, by bike or in canoes […]
Fly/Cruise: Quark Expeditions’ Antarctica
Quark Expeditions is one of the cruise companies specializing in itineraries in the Antarctic that offers among the most exclusive and complete experiences for a one-of-a-kind adventure on the 6th continent. Discovering Antarctica is certainly one of the most exciting things, not only for cruise passengers, but for any traveler and nature lover. In addition […]