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Riverside: a luxury cruise experience every nautical mile
From beautifully designed interiors to exceptional service, spacious accommodations and extraordinary menus and free-flowing wines, Riverside Ravel is Riverside’s gift to Soane and Rhone River Cruising. RIVERSIDE CALLS ALL 3 OR ITS EXTRAORDINARY SHIPS “BOUTIQUE HOTELS” The owners of Riverside are the Gerlach family. Hoteliers with vast experience in luxury hospitality, their Seaside Collection stretches […] Read more
Norwegian Aqua: A New Way to Experience the Sea
There’s a new star sailing the world’s oceans: Norwegian Aqua, the latest addition to the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet. But this isn’t just a ship, it’s a whole new concept of vacation, a promise of absolute freedom. Onboard, time doesn’t follow a strict schedule; days unfold according to each guest’s personal rhythm. This is the […] Read more
Artania: a unique and regal piece
In a cruise world where, for many decades, and even more so in recent years, large fleets of nearly identical sister ships set the trend, it is truly a rarity when a cruise line’s fleet consists exclusively of “one-of-a-kind” ships. The operator Phoenix Reisen, based in Bonn, Germany, represents one of these rarities, as each […] Read more
Allure of the Seas: An Unforgettable Transatlantic Cruise
Royal Caribbean continues to redefine the standards of sea travel with the Allure of the Seas, an iconic ship that offers a unique and luxurious experience, particularly during its transatlantic cruises. This impressive vessel, one of the largest in the world, crosses the majestic waters of the Atlantic, offering passengers an adventure that combines comfort, […] Read more
Carnival Destiny: The Record-Breaking Ship
In 1996, the Carnival Destiny became the first ship in the world to surpass the 100,000 gross tonnage threshold, breaking the record for the largest passenger ship ever built—a record that had remained unchallenged since 1940 when the iconic Queen Elizabeth, the renowned Cunard Line ocean liner of 83,673 tons, was completed. At the time, […] Read more
Costa Toscana: The Sweetest Cruise of the Year
A gentle breeze sweeps across the deck of Costa Toscana, the sun shines over the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean even in November, and a delicate scent of chocolate fills the air. Welcome aboard the ChocoCruise, a culinary voyage that seduces both the senses and the palate. Here, maritime elegance meets the world of Haute […] Read more
A-Rosa Cruises: On the Danube Among Xmas Markets
Central Europe’s Christmas markets have become a true “cult” of winter tourism, attracting millions of visitors from all over the continent and even from other regions of the world. The charm of the colors, lights, culinary specialties, and Christmas decorations come together in a unique setting, with Europe’s most beautiful cities providing the perfect backdrop […] Read more
A Tour on Board the Mein Schiff 7
While TUI Cruises‘ attention is already focused on the new Mein Schiff Relax (2025) and Mein Schiff Flow (2026), it was the Mein Schiff 7 that strengthened the fleet this year. When TUI Cruises ordered the second sister ship of the Mein Schiff 1, delivered in the same year, in February 2018, plans for a […] Read more
Celebrity Equinox: My First Cruise with Celebrity
In October I took a cruise on Celebrity Equinox, my first Celebrity Cruise. The company claim to be a premium cruise line and over the years have produced some excellent and innovative vessels with features including restaurants furnished with fittings for old ocean liners such as White Star Line’s Olympic. They also created real grass […] Read more
Aboard Hanseatic Inspiration alles ist gut!
Hapag Lloyd’s expedition ship repositions from Boston to Panama Hapag-Lloyd has one of the most highly rated cruise ship fleets in the world. Their pioneering role in cruising began in 1891. That was the year that Albert Ballin, Director of the “Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft”, Hapag for short, offered its first pleasure cruise. It sailed from Hamburg […] Read more