If cruising is something that you’ve always wanted to experience but held back due to following multiple dress codes, fixed schedules for dining and concerns about what to do onboard the ship, then this blog is the answer you’re looking for. Now imagine a vacation on a multi-storey well-appointed ship cruising to Alaska, Europe or the Bahamas where there no restrictions onboard and you are free to dine and dress...

CRUISE LINES HAVE STARTED MAKING A CONCIOUS EFFORT TO REDUCE THEIR CARBON FOOTPRINT. Many cruise lines are designing some of their new ships to run Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) which is more environmentally friendly as its one of cleanest burning marine fuels. LNG fuel helps reduce a cruise ship’s carbon emission by approximately 30% and largely eliminates particulate matter from the ship’s exhaust. The first passenger ship to employ LNG was...

In almost every month in 2022, there has been a blockbuster launch of a new cruise ship. Costa Toscana made her debut in the Mediterranean in Jan, Wonder of the Seas - the World’s largest ship - launched in the Caribbean in March, Celebrity Beyond & Discovery Princess set sail in April, Disney Wish was christened in June, Norwegian Prima will sail at the end of this month and MSC...

Cruise on Wonder of the Seas, the World’s Largest Cruise Ship 2022 has been a landmark year for Royal Caribbean. With the pandemic firmly in the rearview mirror and the demand for cruising back with renewed enthusiasm, there couldn’t have been a better time to launch the world’s grandest, largest and (dare I say) most wondrous ship, Wonder of the Seas. Absolutely everything seems to be amplified on Wonder of the...

Princess Cruises have always upheld the legacy of providing both, the best hospitality at high seas as well as unmatchable panache. After all, they have Princess in their very name! Starting with a single ship back in 1965, today Princess Cruises is the third largest cruise line in the world with approximately 1.7 million passengers sailing on a Princess ship each year. After the staggering success of the Royal Class...

Over the last thirty years, Celebrity Cruises has defined luxury cruising with sophisticated, cutting-edge services, stunning spaces, world-class cuisine and fascinating on-board entertainment options. Perhaps what firmly cemented Celebrity Cruises in the hearts of cruisegoers over the past three decades is their absolute and irrefutable dedication towards bringing the best of luxury cruising for their guests. Whether it was the scene stealing Celebrity Millennium that change the course of the...

The holiday season in December is usually a festive, fun and frenetic period with families visiting throughout the season, reunions and celebrations and of course, Christmas shopping. The Christmas and New Year holiday season is one of the best times of the year to go on a holiday – the weather is great, the atmosphere is festive and electrifying and the mood is relaxed. A cruise holiday with the family...

Ever since it was founded, Royal Caribbean has set the global standard for family cruises. Today, the company has about 17% of the global cruise market share. The company also operates a number of well-known cruise brands like Celebrity Cruises, Azamara Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises and CDF Croisières de France. The major reason for Royal Caribbean’s dominance in the cruise industry is its fleet of world-class ships that provide some of the...

With some of the largest cruise ships in the world, Royal Caribbean accounts for around 17% of the cruise market worldwide. It is widely recognized for great passenger experience, entertainment options and a large number of innovations over more than thirty years. The Miami, FL based company has been awarded ‘Best Overall Cruise Line’ by Travel Weekly, thirteen years in a row. With a length of 348 metres, about 168,666 tonnes...

Genting Dream is the latest cruise liner to be launched by Genting Group, the world’s third largest cruise liner company. This ship, launched under the newly launched Dream Cruises brand, is the latest in a series of new cruise introductions in Asia. This ship is set to debut in November 2016, and its first sail is from Mumbai to Colombo on 29th October. With India chosen as a launch destination,...

Nearly half a century since it was founded, Royal Caribbean has been setting the benchmark for cruising through its magnificent fleet of world-class ships and its continuous focus on creating innovative cruise experiences. With its headquarters in Miami, FL, the company currently operates 25 ships, many of which are among the largest cruise ships in the world, and travels to hundreds of destinations across six continents. Royal Caribbean operates five distinct...

For nearly 30 years, Compagnie du Ponant has been at the center of France’s glorious maritime convention. Started in 1988 by officers of the French Merchant Navy, the Ponant, as it is commonly called, built its first yacht, Le Ponant, in 1991. Since 2010, the company has kept adding new ships to its fleet, and currently Ponant has a total of 5 ships. The award-winning cruise company provides exciting cruise...

If you are looking for a cruise vacation that is truly relaxing, without having to worry about set meal timings, seating arrangements and dress codes, Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) is one of the best options for you and your family. With a five-decade-old history of offering innovative cruise holidays, NCL is popular for giving the industry one of its first ‘Freestyle Cruises’. Breaking free of the traditional cruising precincts, NCL offers...

When it comes to luxury cruises, there are very few than match up to Oceania Cruises in terms of quality, elegance and comfort. Today, Oceania Cruises has become a leading name in the world of sophisticated, five star cruises. Founded in 2002, it is the world’s largest upper premium cruise line. With a fleet of five award-winning, luxurious ships, Oceania Cruises offers an unparalleled vacation experience, celebrated for its mesmerizing...