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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
Viking Glory: A Cruise Ferry for the 21st Century
The large ferry ships of the Baltic Sea meet the highest standards, often turning crossings into mini-cruises. Viking Glory, by Viking Line, is the largest and most modern among them. The shipping company describes it as “one of the most eco-friendly ships in the world” and promises “a world-class experience.” The specialized press calls it […] Read more
Birka Gotland: Mini cruise to Visby
In April 2024, the Birka Gotland returned to active cruise service following a lengthy Covid lay-up, a subsequent change in ownership and a thorough refurbishment. Now jointly owned by Rederi AB Gotland (Visby) and Viking Line (Mariehamn), the former Birka Paradise (2004 – 2013) and Birka Stockholm (2013 – 2019) in her third incarnation regularly […] Read more
Onboard the Queen Victoria for a Mediterranean Cruise
Here we are, ready to embark on a new journey to explore a legendary cruise line renowned for its expertise in transatlantic crossings. But this time, it’s a Mediterranean cruise, featuring a tour of Corsica, Sardinia, and the Italian coast! So begins our adventure with Cunard, a line not widely known to the French or […] Read more
Royal Clipper: A Sailing Experience and Beyond
Anyone who knows how to look beyond the usual clichés about cruising is well aware that this world offers an extremely wide range of products, tailored to different nationalities, vacation styles, budgets, and age groups. Many companies focus on exclusive experiences, while others prioritize onboard innovation. We recently discovered the world of Star Clippers, a […] Read more
On board Viva Two towards the Danube Delta
A river cruise to the east of Europe At kilometer 2,336 – one of the longest river cruises in Europe starts in Passau (Germany). Will we make it to kilometer “0” on the Danube at the Black Sea? That remains to be seen over the next 16 days. This majestic waterway, which flows right across […] Read more
Atlas Ocean Voyages: Intimate Yacht Style Cruises
There are cruise lines that are immediately associated with a specific characteristic—perhaps the size of their ships, the richness of their culinary offerings, or the allure of sailing. For Atlas Ocean Voyages, at least on a personal level, I didn’t have a strong and unique characteristic in mind to attribute to this relatively new brand […] Read more
SH Vega: Luxury meets Expedition
The world of expedition cruising is expanding rapidly. Swan Hellenic is emerging as one of the most innovative and competitive brands in this increasingly important and rapidly evolving segment. Cruising Journal participated several months ago in the launch of SH Diana, the second vessel in the Swan Hellenic fleet, during a splendid event held in […] Read more
Expedition with Passion: Ocean Albatros
On board Ocean Albatros, you discover all the details of a ship class designed for expedition cruising, with careful attention to comfort and the elegance of its venues. It’s true that traveling on an expedition ship without actually engaging in an expedition likely provides only a partial cruise experience. Nevertheless, we thoroughly enjoyed exploring this […] Read more
Silver Ray: A Marvel of Modern Maritime Engineering
Recently, we were introduced to the Nova class, and it had already impressed us with its innovations and incredible features that make this project truly unique. What stands out once again, in particular, is the spaciousness available to passengers, the wide range of dining options, and the service provided by an unmatched crew. The construction […] Read more
