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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…
The Explora I is the first ship in the Explora Journeys fleet, designed to offer a luxurious and sustainable cruising experience. With a length of 248 meters and a gross tonnage of 63,000 GT, it accommodates 922 guests in 461…
The concept of residential cruise ships—a floating utopia where you can live, work, and play while circumnavigating the globe—is undeniably alluring. Yet, as history has shown, these ambitious projects often sail into stormy waters long before they ever reach the…
In the mid-to-late 1980s, Cunard launched an ambitious project aimed at modernizing and revitalizing their fleet. Similar to the ill-fated Q3 saga, this project was also to replace an aging Queen. At the time, Cunard’s flagship was the iconic ocean…