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My next short getaway takes me aboard Quantum of the Seas, sailing round-trip from Los Angeles. Departing from LA is always a favorite of mine. It’s one of the country’s busiest commercial ports, and watching container ships, tankers, and working…
Overview Crystal Cruises has one of the most complex ownership histories in the modern cruise industry, marked by long periods of stability followed by rapid expansion, collapse, and eventual revival. The brand was launched in 1988 under the ownership of…
The modern Regent Seven Seas Cruises story effectively began in 1992 with the launch of Radisson Diamond Cruises and the christening of the 19,000 ton, twin hull Radisson Diamond. The ship was owned by Finland based Diamond Cruise Ltd. and…
Explora Journeys is MSC Group’s entry into the ultra luxury cruise segment, created to compete directly with established luxury and lifestyle brands while offering a distinctly European perspective. Announced in 2021, the brand was developed as a standalone luxury division…
A Year of Scale, Sustainability, and Strategic Shifts The cruise industry entered 2025 on strong footing and used the year to refine rather than reinvent. After several seasons defined by recovery and headline-grabbing launches, this past year focused on scaling…
After two very different, yet sort of similar sailings this year, I wanted to compare and contrast an MSC Yacht Club cruise versus a cruise on Explora Journeys. TLDR; I find that I preferred the trip on Explora II for…
Introduction I recently returned from a cruise aboard MSC Meraviglia that began with one of the more memorable sailaways I have experienced in recent years. Departing from Brooklyn in the depths of winter meant enduring frigid temperatures on deck, but…
OverviewSilversea Cruises occupies a distinct position in the global cruise industry as one of the pioneers of modern ultra luxury cruising. Founded in 1994 by the Lefebvre family of Monaco, Silversea entered the market with a clear objective: to offer…
Costa Cruises is one of the oldest names in European passenger shipping, tracing its roots back to 1854 when the Costa family began transporting olive oil throughout the Mediterranean. The company entered the passenger business in the mid twentieth century…
My next sailing takes me aboard MSC Meraviglia, departing from Brooklyn and heading south on a classic warm-weather itinerary: Port Canaveral, Nassau, and the private island paradise of Ocean Cay. It’s a familiar loop for many cruisers, but this trip…