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Start by Matching Your Travel Style To Your Ship Style Choosing the right cruise line is the single most important step in planning your vacation at sea. With more than 50 cruise lines offering everything from budget-friendly mega-ships to intimate…
MSC Cruises’ first foray into the luxury market is a very impressive product. Take a tour of the vessel to see what it’s all about. Welcome aboard the Explora II, a ship that blends cutting-edge yacht-inspired design with a storied…
In the world of cruise ships, few stories are as dramatic and unusual as that of Genting Hong Kong’s Global-class vessels. What began as an ambitious vision to create the world’s largest cruise ships for the Asian market ended in…
1. TUI Cruises – Mein Schiff Relax✅ TUI Cruises introduced the first ship of 2025 in the Mein Schiff Relax, a 161,000gt vessel designed to carry 4,000 passengers. The first in the InTUItion-class she was built by Fincantieri. This ship promises a…
And the timing could not be better. While I’m currently onboard the Explora II, Explora Journey’s just dropped the long awaited news of the launch of a Loyalty Program, Explora Club. Explora Journeys, the high-end ocean travel brand from the…
My Ocean State of Mind Journey from Tenerife to Barcelona As I prepare to embark on my next luxury travel adventure, I’m filled with excitement for what promises to be a transformative experience. Soon, I’ll be boarding the elegant EXPLORA…
The 2025 Perspective on LNG and the upcoming, fuel cells on cruise ships Royal Caribbean’s newest ship Star of the Seas is the latest in the LNG powered newbuilds that are being launched. In early August, she completed her first…
click for larger Click here to Download the Deck Plans The MSC World America is a cutting-edge cruise ship built by MSC Cruises, part of their World Class fleet, and is designed to offer an unparalleled travel experience. It measures…
The Explora III, the third ship in the Explora Journeys fleet, is a state-of-the-art luxury vessel designed with sustainability and innovation at its core. With a length of 248 meters and a gross tonnage of 63,000 GT, the ship offers…
The Explora II, the second ship in the Explora Journeys fleet, is a sophisticated luxury vessel designed to offer an exceptional and eco-conscious cruising experience. Measuring 248 meters in length with a gross tonnage of 63,000 GT, the ship can…