Cruise Lines Guide
Crystal Cruises: Excellence in the Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises continues to pursue the goal of catering to a wide range of tastes and preferences among travelers, ensuring a diverse offering of itineraries and attentive, luxurious service that encompasses dining, suites, and both at-sea and onshore experiences, providing exceptional 360° experiences. The company’s fleet, consisting of two recently refurbished vessels, Crystal Symphony and […] Read more
From Stockholm to Astoria: 76 Years of Maritime History
“Everything’s fine on the Andrea Doria,” sang the German rocker Udo Lindenberg in 1974, and the line from the song became a colloquial way of asking how someone was doing in Germany at that time. The sinking of the Andrea Doria on July 26, 1956, is sometimes compared to the tragedy of the Titanic, although […] Read more
Why book a cruise with Oceanwide Expeditions?
Oceanwide Expeditions, a 30-year veteran of polar expedition cruises, offers a unique combination of small, intimate vessel experiences with ship and land-based activities that get guests closer to the heart of nature and closer to the pioneering spirit of adventure that defines adventure travel in the polar regions. Aboard Oceanwide Expeditions’ self-owned and operated fleet […] Read more
Luxury in Hospitality: interview with Merriam Saldivia
In this space dedicated to the roles of women involved in the cruise industry, we often focus on positions within corporate, as it is a key area for decision-making and long-term planning for fleet operations. This includes every aspect, from marketing to port operations, procurement, and personnel management. These are essential roles, but they represent […] Read more
Salamander Voyages: Luxury Gulet Travel
As well as WiFi, Ipad docks, bedside UBG plugs and Lloyd’s certification, handsome deckhands, a private chef, a Ringo, a JOBE, and mat least , one O’Brien are all now luxury travel essentials these days. Maybe a Seabob too. Especially if you like to gulet. And “blue cruise” in style. An inflatable donut is optional. […] Read more
Martina Valachova: AmaWaterways’ Cruise Manager
The allure of river cruises in Europe is undeniable, and today there are many companies offering itineraries across the continent, providing a wide range of excursions and discovery opportunities on all the major navigable rivers. AmaWaterways, the company with which I experienced a wonderful itinerary on the Loire a couple of years ago, is one […] Read more
Royal Caribbean: the History of the Cruise Giants
Royal Caribbean International, initially known as Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, was founded in 1968 as a consortium of three Norwegian shipowners who wanted to enter the burgeoning U.S. cruise market. Edwin Stephan had designed a cruise ship specifically for warm seas and presented the plans to Anders Wilhelmsen, I.M. Skaugen and Gotaas Larsen. On January […] Read more
Oceanwide: Unmatched Offerings in the Heart of Nature
For three decades, Oceanwide Expeditions has been providing direct access to polar nature, not just simple explorations, guiding guests through the most remote and breathtaking landscapes on Earth where adventure meets the beauty of the wild. There are many reasons to choose Oceanwide. First and foremost, their goal is to maximize time spent on land, […] Read more
An Essential Guide to Cruising with Kids on a Budget
Embarking on a cruise with young children can be as challenging as it is exciting. But with the right preparation, it can also be a wonderfully memorable experience without draining your bank account or your energy. In this guide, we’ll explore top tips for making your family cruise adventure both budget-friendly and stress-free. Choose the […] Read more
Saga Cruises: All-Inclusive Cruises at Sea and on Rivers
Saga Cruises, based in Folkestone, England, caters to travelers over 50 and offers both river and ocean cruises. Its fleet includes some of the most modern ships in the world, thanks to the recent introduction of two new vessels and the retirement of those in operation until 2019. A significant moment for the company was […] Read more
