Cruise Lines Guide
Sales and Strategies: Interview with Samira Salih
We have often explored the behind-the-scenes aspects of seafaring, particularly the crucial roles played by onboard figures in managing hotel operations or engine rooms. We have also had the privilege of interviewing cruise line presidents to gain a deeper understanding of their work and the identity of their companies. Building on what was recently done […] Read more
United States: A sad destiny at the bottom of the sea
The SS United States Conservancy has transferred ownership of the ocean liner United States to Okaloosa County, and immediately afterward, preparations began to move the ship from its current mooring. Thus begins the final chapter in the history of this record-breaking ship, which will end its career at the bottom of the sea, becoming the […] Read more
EmeraldEXPLORER: The Loyalty Program of Emerald
Emerald Cruises’ EmeraldEXPLORER program aims to reward its most loyal customers by offering exclusive benefits and incentives to those who choose to sail with the company. What makes this program unique, and how does it work? EmeraldEXPLORER stands out for its simple yet highly rewarding structure, divided into three distinct tiers: Silver, Gold, and Diamond. […] Read more
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