Cruise Lines Guide
Storylines: a unique sector in continuous growth
Storylines, the luxury and residential cruise company that upholds the motto “discover, don’t just navigate,” where residing on board is not just a vacation but a lifestyle, takes us into 2024 by analyzing the trends in the cruise industry. The luxury cruise market has experienced significant growth; compared to the over 600,000 guests in 2019, […] Read more
An exceptional captain: interview with Miia Holma
We recently had the pleasure of sailing on board Hondius, one of the newest units in the Oceanwide Expeditions fleet, specializing in expedition cruises in the Arctic and Antarctica. Unfortunately, we did not have the opportunity to sail with Miia Holma on that occasion, an exceptional captain who upholds the value of women in leadership […] Read more
Advancing Sustainability: Electrification of Ports
What is a shore power connection? Alexandros Lampoglou and Ilias Bougas from Ship Nerd News are getting you up to speed with the concept of Onshore Power Supply that reduces emissions and eliminates the noise levels at port. Onshore Power Supply (OPS), also commonly referred to as Shore Power, Shoreside Electricity (SSE), Alternative Maritime Power […] Read more
Explora Journeys: Offers for All Types of Travelers
Explora Journeys, the luxury travel brand launched by the Msc Group to redefine the concept of luxury cruises, presents its offers to meet the needs of every type of traveler. To accommodate those who prefer to plan their vacations well in advance, Explora Journeys offers the Explora Early Booking Benefit, designed to assist guests in […] Read more
Celebrating Queen Anne: Cunard’s ship for a new era
Cunard Line‘s former New York Headquarters provided a mesmerizing glimpse of its latest addition to its fleet of Queens. With its roots deeply embedded in New York City’s history, Cunard Line, founded by Canadian visionary Sir Samuel Cunard, played a pivotal role in connecting Europe and North America through transatlantic travel. The journey began in […] Read more
50 years of Phoenix Reisen, 50 yr of Welcome Home!
This is an important anniversary and one to be proud of: “50 years of Phoenix Reisen.” In 1973, student Johannes Zurnieden founded Phoenix Flugreisen GmbH in the then-West German capital, Bonn. Initially, the company had nothing to do with cruises. It wasn’t until 1988 that Phoenix Reisen entered the cruise market when Neckermann Reisen ended […] Read more
Emissions Reduction: The Life-Cycle Assessment
Reducing emissions and combating pollution are the most discussed topics in the shipping industry due to the ever-increasing need to protect the environment. Previous editions have showcased some of the possible solutions to do this, including alternative fuels (methanol, liquid natural gas, hydrogen) and nuclear solutions. However, the search for the alternative solution shall consider […] Read more
Transcend Cruises: Tailored Excellence
Realizing your ideal cruise, customizing every detail such as a ship, an itinerary, menus, and entertainment, might seem unattainable. What Transcend Cruises offers in the realm of river cruises is truly unique and opens up numerous charter possibilities. The company has designed the construction of two new ships specifically tailored to meet the needs of […] Read more
Janet Bava, new CCO of Windstar Cruises
There has recently been a significant addition to Windstar Cruises‘ team. Janet Bava assumed the role of Chief Commercial Officer during the summer, bringing her extensive experience to the table for the development and expansion of the marketing of a well-established brand with unique characteristics. We wanted to interview her to understand Windstar Cruises‘ future […] Read more
Exploris: Countdown Begins for Exploris One
With less than two months until the inaugural cruise scheduled for December 23, 2023, Exploris, the French expedition company based in Nantes founded in 2021 by Philippe Videau, is launching its countdown to make this launch an unforgettable event. The ship will first go to Chile for a renovation of the common areas to provide […] Read more
