Onboard Services
Windstar Cruises, in partnership with Coral Gardeners
Windstar Cruises has embarked on a three-year partnership with Coral Gardeners, an organization based in Mo’orea, French Polynesia, determined to revolutionize ocean conservation and create a global movement to save coral reefs through coral reef restoration, outreach activities, and innovative solutions. “This new partnership is a wonderful way to celebrate Tahiti during our 35th anniversary […] Read more
Explora Journeys kicks off with a woman captain
An important step for Explora Journeys in appointing, for the first time, an Italian woman as cruise ship captain. She is Serena Melani, who will lead Explora I on its maiden voyage in May 2023. Serena Melani was born and raised in Livorno, then began her early studies at the Nautical Technical School in her […] Read more
Oceania Cruises: an innovative mixology program
Oceania Cruises is innovating and diversifying its offerings by introducing an innovative mixology program aboard Vista that will debut on May 20, 2023. Vista, the first of the all-new Allura Class ships, will showcase the latest cocktail trends and techniques such as flavored smoke bubbles, a wide selection of low/sugar-free wines and zero cocktails, as […] Read more
Explora Journeys: Beauty in its Ocean Wellness Offering
When EXPLORA I sets sail in May 2023, an extraordinary Beauty Studio awaits its guests. In keeping with Explora Journeys “Ocean State of Mind” connecting guests with the sea, with themselves and with like-minded travelers, the new Cruise Line has just announced its unique on-board Beauty and Wellness offerings. All of these are centered around […] Read more
Cunard: New and Exclusive Show
The luxury cruise company Cunard, in partnership with Simon Friend Entertainment, has announced the performance of the extraordinary show, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, by Deborah Moggach, aboard the flagship Queen Mary 2 from 15 to 22 December 2022. The show’s star actors are celebrated stage and screen stars: Hayley Mills who plays Evelyn, Paul […] Read more
Ocean Wellness: fitness on board Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys also presents important news in the field of Wellness, with a range of services on board ranging from spa treatments to luxurious facilities for relaxation and physical well-being. The wonder of a cruise is certainly discovering new ports and destinations, but relaxation and wellness are developed above all on board, indulging in moments […] Read more
Windstar: Three Culinary Themed Cruises
Windstar Cruises has announced the James Beard Foundation-affiliated guest chef range for its series of three culinary-themed cruises that will take place in 2023. The trio of acclaimed visiting chefs includes Jerome Grant of D.C., Ayesha Nurdjaja of New York, and Tracy Chang of Boston. All three themed cruises include two onboard cooking demonstrations, as […] Read more
Hurtigruten launches its first battery-powered hybrid ship
Hurtigruten launched its first battery-powered hybrid ship, the newly refurbished MS Richard With, and thus embarked on its ship’s environmental enhancement program, believed to be the largest in its history. The purpose is to reduce CO2 emissions and pursue a zero emissions target. To achieve this dramatic improvement, the ship underwent extensive upgrades and was […] Read more
Lindblad Expeditions: the drone tour of the last ship
Lindblad Expeditions has just produced a spectacular new drone video of their latest ship, the National Geographic Islander II, creating a virtual tour unlike any other. Custom FPV drones generally used for racing have been used to do this. These small, fast drones require the use of goggles with a live feed to make fast […] Read more
Sun Princess: Futuristic Ship and its Dome
Let’s get to know Sun Princess, as we await its debut in February 2024. The new generation Princess Cruises ship is under construction at Fincantieri in Monfalcone. It will be the first in the Sphere Class with an area called “The Dome,” a multi-level covered bridge with a glass dome covering an indoor-outdoor pool. At […] Read more