Reportage
AROYA: The Mediterranean Through an Arabian Soul
A cruise aboard AROYA is not merely a journey from one port to another across the Eastern Mediterranean. Above all, this cruise is an encounter with a new, ambitious, and deeply distinctive project that brings a different perspective to the world of international cruising. AROYA Cruises is an Arab cruise line created with the aim […] Read more
Star Princess: How much premium is the Sphere Class?
There are cruise ships that you get to know in three days. You learn where the best coffee is served, which sun lounger stays in the shade, and what time the buffet runs out. The Star Princess is different. Those who spend a week on board continue to make new discoveries right up to the […] Read more
Carnival Venezia: From Manhattan to the Caribbean
In October, New York smells like cool river air, peppery street food, and a faint note of hurry. On the way to the cruise terminal, rolling suitcases clatter over asphalt, taxi horns slice through the pickup-lane chorus – and above it all hangs the particular anticipation only embarkation day in Manhattan can generate. It’s not […] Read more
MSC Preziosa: a ship with a remarkable history
How many things have already been seen: cruise ships that, in their first life, carried containers, or ferries that transported not only passengers but also vehicles. In the second half of the 20th century, many cruise ships still came from ocean liner service and were given a second life as pleasure vessels. There have also […] Read more
Queen Mary 2: Revisiting An Old Friend
Returning to Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 after a few years absence feels like coming home. I’ve sailed on this grand lady around fifteen times and honestly it never gets old. She is one of a kind and truly the last ocean liner plying the seven seas today. Built in France and launched in 2004 to […] Read more
Allure OTS: a successful but measured modernization
When Royal Caribbean announced the modernization of Allure of the Seas, many expected a dramatic transformation. Expectations were high, especially given the prestige of the Oasis Class and the ship’s reputation, having won over a large community of enthusiasts since its debut. After visiting the ship both before and after the refurbishment, the conclusion is […] Read more
From Mein Schiff 6 to Mein Schiff 7
Within just a few days, we had the chance to step aboard two of TUI Cruises’ famous “Blue Motion” class ships: the Mein Schiff 6 and the Mein Schiff 7. We visited the former in Trieste and the latter in Livorno. Although they belong to the same class, the two ships are quite different from […] Read more
The “Home at Sea” of Explora Journeys
I recently had the pleasure of being on board Explora I, and what immediately struck me was the refined and elegant atmosphere that permeates the ship — meticulously crafted in every detail, with nothing ever left to chance. Explora I is the first ship in the Explora Journeys fleet, the new Luxury Lifestyle travel brand […] Read more
Sky Princess: Where Every Moment Becomes a Journey
Sky Princess is a state-of-the-art cruise ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, with a gross tonnage just over 145,000 tons, approximately 330 meters in length, and a capacity of about 3,660 passengers at double occupancy, served by over 1,300 crew members. The ship spans 19 decks in total, 15 of which are dedicated to guests, and […] Read more
Carnival Miracle 2025: a renewed classic
Stepping aboard the Carnival Miracle means entering a world built around imagination. This ship doesn’t simply transport passengers from port to port; it’s a parallel universe filled with theatrical sets, vibrant colors, and evocative names that draw inspiration from literature, myth, and cinema. From the moment you embark, it’s clear that the goal is to […] Read more