Cruises today are far more relaxed than they used to be. Even traditionally formal lines like Cunard now reserve tuxedos and evening gowns for special Gala Evenings. And yet, looking sharp and appropriately dressed remains part of the experience. To make sure you don’t feel out of place, most cruise lines share broad guidelines on what to wear onboard in different parts of the ship and at different times of...

River cruises are a relatively new concept but are quickly growing to be a popular choice with voyagers who like to discover the world at a relaxed pace. The difference between ocean cruises and river cruises isn’t limited to the water body being explored. The onboard experiences are incomparable to each other. If you’ve been on an ocean cruise before, let’s take a closer look at how your river cruise...

When you picture a cruise, the people onboard are no longer likely to all be silver-haired. The cruise industry is experiencing a dramatic shift in passenger demographics. Today’s cruisers include everyone from parents with toddlers to honeymooning couples, adventure seekers, and multi generation families. In response, cruise lines have expanded their offering to suit varying budgets and interests. There’s something for everyone - here’s a quick look at the evolving...

A cruise experience is defined not just by the itinerary but also by the company onboard. If you’re looking forward to a romantic sailing getaway, you probably don’t want your pool time punctuated by children making a splash… Adult-only cruises are the ideal solution. From smaller luxury yachts to feature-packed ocean cruisers, you’ll have plenty to choose from. Let’s take a look. Virgin Voyages Virgin Voyages are one of the few...

What’s better than a cruise - a cruise with a theme! Can you imagine taking art classes while sailing across the open sea? Or how about a cruise that's all about the disco era... Or golf... Or the Formula 1 races! A themed cruise is a great way to take your cruise holiday experience up a notch. What is a themed cruise? A themed cruise isn’t just about a single event on the...

When cruise liners talk of being eco-friendly, banning single-use plastic and installing eco-friendly shower heads is only the tip of the iceberg. The real story lies in finding cleaner fuels to power the ships. After all, cruise ships measure their daily fuel consumption in tons! As a sustainable traveler, here’s what you need to know about this new era of green cruises.   Cleaner fuel options As ships try to lower their carbon...

Cruising as an industry has always been subjected to both – the world’s admiration for it’s ever-increasing scale of grandeur and innovation, and censure for the startling figures associated with marine pollution. Like everything else, the global cruising industry has taken this in stride, with their newest vessels designed with the key focus of reducing emissions. Leading cruise liners have launched ships in the recent years that run on Liquified...

Like every year, cruising has scaled or rather sailed to newer heights in 2019. Keeping up with the soaring interest and expectations of passengers globally, 2019 introduced us to some of the most ambitious and grand ships seen thus far, each outshining the cruise liner’s legacy and widening the doors of what it means to cruise on the high seas. This blog takes you through a quick flashback of some...