Reportage
Luxury River Cruising on board the Riverside Debussy
There is an incredibly luxurious and comfortable way to travel on European rivers, and we recently discovered it aboard the Riverside Debussy, one of the units of the new fleet of Riverside Luxury Cruises on the short vernissage cruise. The decision to incorporate the concept of luxury directly into the name of the new brand […] Read more
Marella Discovery 2 to head East!
Its now an established rite of passage for Marella to send one of its ships to Singapore for the winter to offer their British Clientele, the holiday of a lifetime to places such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, with repositioning trips via the Suez Canal (in normal times) taking in Sri Lanka, India, and Jordan. […] Read more
Azamara Pursuit: the South Africa Intensive Voyage
The race for novelty and exclusivity in the cruise industry has materialized in recent years, especially in the search for increasingly stunning ships, a wider range of onboard services, and extreme experiences, both on board and ashore. The common concept of cruising has always been about visiting as many places as possible, preferably as diverse […] Read more
Ponant: Expedition Cruising a La Francais
PONANT EXPLORES THE GLOBE WITH A DECIDEDLY FRENCH ACCENT Trust the French to create a Cruise Line that takes passengers to the most remote places on earth then returns them to a level of luxury France is famous for. We were privileged to sail on a new itinerary for Ponant aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville, one of […] Read more
Vista’s Maiden Call On New York
In a grand celebration last month, Oceania‘s groundbreaking ship, ‘Vista‘, made her maiden call on New York, leaving Travel professionals and VIP past passengers in awe. As the first of Oceania’s new Allura Class vessels, ‘Vista’ is not just a ship; she’s a floating masterpiece, spanning 791 feet and weighing over 67,000 tons, ready to […] Read more
CFC: Renaissance Makes Its Debut and Impresses
Compagnie Française de Croisières embarked on its journey last summer with its first fleet, Renaissance, showcasing a strong identity and a high-quality product. In a time when, despite the pandemic-induced slowdown, dozens of new ships are launched every year, there’s a new initiative in the cruise market that stands out. It involves reviving beautiful ships, […] Read more
On Crystal Symphony: the return of Crystal Cruises
The news of the return to service of the two vessels of Crystal Cruises had already excited us, knowing the beauty of Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, and their onboard services, which we expected would not undergo profound changes. After a remarkably quick refurbishment, the two ships have finally returned to service, offering a series […] Read more
Viva Two: Diverse Fun “On the River”
“Five Years of Viva Cruises” marks the anniversary that the Düsseldorf-based company celebrates this year. Launched in 2018, Viva Cruises is supported by the Swiss navigation company Scylla – formerly known as Scylla Tours, which is also celebrating a “big birthday” in 2023: the company was founded 50 years ago by the Dutch Reitsma family […] Read more
Stad Amsterdam: Aboard a Special Sailing Ship
The allure of sailing is timeless, transporting us back in memories while also presenting a novel experience within the current cruise landscape. Within the realm of sailing navigation in the cruise industry, Stad Amsterdam is undeniably a unique entity. We had the chance to explore it up close by stepping aboard and engaging with its […] Read more
Silver Nova: A Revolutionary Project
I have been following the Nova Class project for many months now, and I must say that Silversea Cruises and the Royal Caribbean Group had something truly revolutionary in mind from the very beginning. Nowadays, it’s quite challenging to talk about novelty in the world of cruise ships, as we are accustomed to seeing many […] Read more
