Welcome to a new article in our series about our experience in South Korea and Japan aboard a cruise. After visiting Osaka, today we explore the city of Nagoya. Nagoya is Japan's fourth most populous city. Most of its architecture was rebuilt after World War II, when...
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Royal Caribbean unveils the new Legend of the Seas highlighting more familiy experiences
Royal Caribbean has announced the launch of Legend of the Seas, the next Icon Class ship that promises to redefine family experiences on cruises. This new vessel will begin operations in July 2026, offering 7-night Western Mediterranean itineraries from Barcelona and...
MSC Yacht Club to make its world cruise debut in 2027 with newly refurbished MSC Magnifica
MSC Cruises has announced that its exclusive MSC Yacht Club concept will debut on world cruises with the refurbished MSC Magnifica in the 2027 edition of its World Cruise. This will be the first time the cruise line offers its premium "ship within a ship" experience...
Royal Caribbean unveils their new ferries for Royal Beach Club Paradise Island
Royal Caribbean International is introducing a fleet of colorful water ferries to transport guests to its upcoming Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, Bahamas. The five vessels, each featuring a distinctive color scheme and playful name, will begin operation...
Camila and Matthew McConaughey Named Godparents of New Star Princess
Princess Cruises has revealed that Pantalones Organic Tequila co-founders Camila and Matthew McConaughey will serve as godparents of the new Star Princess, continuing a tradition that has included icons such as Princess Diana, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren. A...
Osaka – Castle and stroll through Dotonbori (Glico Man)
Welcome to a new article of our series about our experience in South Korea and Japan on a cruise. Previously, we went to Kyoto and today we visit the city of Osaka. Osaka is the third most populous city in Japan, after Tokyo and Yokohama, and is known as "Japan's...
MSC Poesia Adds MSC Yacht Club in Major Upgrade for 2026 Alaska Debut
MSC Cruises has announced a major upgrade for MSC Poesia, marking one of the largest renovations in the cruise line's history. The ship will be enhanced with the addition of the company's exclusive MSC Yacht Club concept, along with several new dining venues and...
Royal Caribbean celebrates start of construction on 4th Icon class ship
Royal Caribbean celebrated this week a significant milestone in the construction of its fourth ship of the revolutionary Icon Class, with the keel-laying ceremony at the Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku. This event officially marks the beginning of the physical...
Kyoto – Fushimi Inari-Taisha and Geisha District
Welcome to a new chapter in our series about our experience in Japan aboard a cruise from Korea. After the day in Kochi, today we stop in Kobe and visit Kyoto! Kobe is one of the most important cruise ports in Japan, and our ship stayed overnight here, which allowed...
Costa Cruises adds two new Mediterranean itineraries for winter 2025/26
Costa Cruises has announced a significant expansion of its programming for the 2025-2026 winter season, particularly highlighting two new and fascinating itineraries in the western Mediterranean aboard Costa Toscana. The first itinerary, beginning in early January...
Celebrity Cruises Presents Its New Ships for River Cruises
Celebrity Cruises has announced its entry into the river cruise market with two innovative ships designed to navigate the Rhine and Danube rivers. The new Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker will begin operating in 2027, promising to transform the river cruise...
Legend of the Seas reaches a milestone in construction as it floats for the first time
The third ship of Royal Caribbean's Icon Class, the Legend of the Seas, has reached an important milestone in its construction process by floating for the first time at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. This event marks a significant step in the development of this...