Reportage
Vasco da Gama: classic but innovative
The Vasco da Gama, a ship in operation since 1992, now sails for the German brand Nicko Cruises, a branch of the Portuguese company Mystic Invest. After her long stint as Statendam and a stint for P&O Australia as Pacific Eden, the Fincantieri-built ship went to Cruise & Maritime Voyages under the current name Vasco […] Read more
Seabourn: the luxury and comfort of Seabourn Ovation
Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn’s 2018 unit, represents a new generation of ships for the U.S.-based luxury company, which has contributed, along with its sister ship Seabourn Encore, to a fleet renewal. Nevertheless, Seabourn Ovation is in line with previous units in terms of the location of common areas on board and the standard of service offered, […] Read more
Silver Moon: luxury and innovation on the sea
Silver Moon, Silversea Cruises’ 2020 ship, fully represents the elegance and luxury services characteristic of the company and brings to the sea a series of important innovations, both at the table and in all on-board services. With a capacity of about 590 passengers, Silver Moon is able to offer an exclusive and attentive service to […] Read more
Celebrity Apex: the modern art of Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Apex is the second Edge-class ship produced for Celebrity Cruises, following its sister ship Celebrity Edge, and has been in operation since July 2021. The feeling you get when you stand in front of Celebrity Apex for the first time is one of pure amazement. It’s not so much the size, because there are […] Read more
Msc Seashore: all the news of the Msc’s flagship
MSC Seashore, the new flagship of MSC Cruises, interprets the evolution of the Seaside class but presents radical differences compared to the previous twins. With a tonnage of approximately 170,412 tons and a length of 339 meters, MSC Seashore, and its future twin MSC Seascape, are the largest ships ever built in Italy. As many […] Read more
Costa Firenze: the Renaissance on the sea
Costa Firenze, a Costa Cruises Vista-class ship designed for the oriental market, began its Mediterranean cruise business in July 2021 and brings all the Renaissance charm of Florence and its surroundings to the sea, from the Chianti hills to Versilia. Dedicating a ship to the city of Florence inevitably involves taking your passengers on a […] Read more
On board Msc Cruises: all about the Msc Seaside
The Msc Seaside was the first of the innovative class of ships launched by Msc Cruises in 2017. This successful project was then followed by the construction of the Msc Seaview and the Msc Seashore. The numbers of the Msc Seaside are really impressive, especially for the times we are living in, as we are […] Read more
World Voyager: the Nicko Cruises’ small unit
The World Voyager is an expedition ship in the Mystic Cruises’ fleet that currently sails for the German cruise brand Nicko Cruises, a company specialized in river cruises that also offers maritime routes. The ship is part of a fleet of twin sister constructions, some planned for the coming years, with a maximum capacity of […] Read more
Carnival Vista: a new generation “fun ship”
Carnival Vista is one of Carnival Cruise Line’s new generation ships, the first in the Vista class for the American company, that has been sailing since 2016. The ship weighs 133,500 tons and has a length of 321 meters, 15 decks, and can accommodate almost 4000 passengers (3934 to be exact). At the time in […] Read more
Silversea Cruises: let’s explore the Silver Wind
Silver Wind, a small unit owned by Silversea Cruises, began service is 1995 but, thanks to an extensive refit, it is a ship that today offers warm hospitality and plenty of comfort. The size of “just” 17,235 tons and 156 meters in length makes the ship seem similar to a large yacht where you will […] Read more