Ships that sail in the ocean
The luxury travel landscape is undergoing an extraordinary renaissance as world-renowned hotel icons and heritage brands bring residential opulence to the high seas. A comprehensive feature from The New York Times explores how a glamorous new generation of luxury cruise Read More …
The future of modern ocean vacationing marked a major maritime achievement as Royal Caribbean’s fourth Icon-class mega-ship, Hero of the Seas, floated on water for the first time at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. Following time-honored maritime tradition Read More …
The global travel sector is witnessing an unprecedented renaissance in ocean voyaging, with an estimated 38 to 40 million passengers projected to take ship journeys this year. In a featured travel report from The Mercury News, author Ginny Prior examines Read More …
Autumn brings a vibrant transformation across North America as rolling coastlines, serene bays, and maritime mountain ridges burst into brilliant shades of crimson, amber, and gold. Reporting from USA TODAY highlights that taking a fall foliage cruise has become one Read More …
Traveling with longtime friends is one of life’s greatest pleasures, yet spending extended time together at sea can occasionally test social dynamics when travel companions carry contrasting communication styles. In a thoughtful advice column from The Washington Post, columnist Maura Read More …
West Coast cruising is entering a vibrant new era as Virgin Voyages officially begins scheduled operations from the Port of Los Angeles. Reporting from maritime outlet DataPortuaria details that the adults-only cruise brand has made the Los Angeles Cruise Terminal Read More …
Art enthusiasts and history buffs seeking to witness one of the Western world’s supreme medieval masterpieces have an enriching travel alternative through cultural cruise pioneer Viking. Reporting from World of Cruising highlights that while the monumental Bayeux Tapestry goes on Read More …
Rigorous shipyard safety standards and swift emergency response protocols were demonstrated during an isolated incident at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard near Venice, Italy. Reporting from Cruise Hive details that a localized fire occurred aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest flagship under construction. Read More …
The evolution of sustainable maritime travel reaches an inspiring new chapter as Viking officially celebrates the float out of the Viking Astrea, its second hydrogen-powered ocean ship capable of operating with zero emissions. Taking place at Fincantieri’s Ancona Shipyard in Read More …