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Leaked Images Give A First Look At New MSC Meraviglia

MSC’s Meraviglia, the first in MSC’s next-generation of cruise ships has just gone on sale for it’s summer 2017 maiden season. The initial sale of cabins will be open exclusively to MSC Club members, with non-members able to book beginning July 5th. MSC Meraviglia promises to be the biggest and most innovative ship built by a cruise line on this side of the Atlantic, with space for 5,700 guests and weighing in at 167,600 gross registered tons. The ship will be delivered in May of 2017, will sail the Mediterranean and will be the very first to have three different homeports; Genoa, Marseille and Barcelona. On top of that the vessel boasts a whole host of features brand new to the cruise line, such as NFC (near-field communication, which allows technology to communicate – like short-range WiFi!) technology which can geo-locate your children (just in case they manage to get out of sight), make payments, book treatments and more, all through your smartphone or wristband. All of this news comes just as MSC reveal their new Seaside-class ships, starting with MSC Seaside. Gianni Onorato, MSC Cruises’ Chief Executive Officer has said; “The opening of sales marks yet another decisive milestone in MSC Cruises’ expansion plan, especially as MSC Meraviglia’s inaugural cruise will take place two years from now. MSC Meraviglia is a true maritime marvel and will be one of...

If You Won The Lottery What’s The First Thing You’d book?

We published an article recently (which you can read in full here) in which we were musing about where we’d visit if we’d won the lottery. In the end we decided a World Cruise would be the best way to visit as much of our planet as possible but of course, seeing the world is just one thing we could do with the money… What if instead, we wanted the most luxury money could buy? The best service, the best food, the best suite… Being treated like royalty or better is what we’re aiming for here… Here’s the Ultimate Luxury Cruise...

Meet The New Look Allure Of The Seas

Allure of the Seas has undergone an 18 day makeover to add new features on-board. She was updated to prepare for her sailings from Barcelona to Rome, which begin today. Updates include the addition of new dining restaurants Izumi (serving Japanese cuisine and sushi) and Sabor Taqueria & Tequila Bar (which has Mexican food and liquor.) The Coastal Kitchen has also been added and is available to those staying in suites or those who are Pinnacle Crown & Anchor Society members. Everyone’s favourite buffet the Windjammer café has also been expanded and will now offer a restaurant style service...

Cruisers Guilted Into Working On Their Holiday

Crystal Cruises have announced that they are extending their “voluntourism” programme for 2015. “Voluntourism” is where guests and crew can help out in local communities they travel to, rather than just visiting them. The chance to get involved in humanitarian and conservational activities of organisations throughout the world will now be offered over a range of 16 shore excursions. Crystal call this programme “You Care, We Care.” The opportunities include the chance to help a food bank in Halifax (Canada,) to plant trees in Reykjavik (Iceland), to help gather fresh produce from orchards for local low income residents in Santa Barbara (California,) visiting the society for the protection of cruelty to animals in Guernsey (Channel Islands) and to spend time with children at an orphanage in Puerto Limon, (Costa Rica.) You can also help Barcelona’s Rehabilitation Centre for marine life and join locals in an arts and craft project in Mexico. These activities are aimed to help guests connect with the communities that they visit, as well as giving them worthwhile experiences and interesting memories to take away. Edie Rodriguez, President of Crystal Cruises, said: “the tremendous response to the ‘You Care, We Care’ programme continues to delight us, as our guests are savvy world travellers who relish the type of deeply immersive and authentic cultural education experienced during these excursions. The act of contributing to the world in...

MSC set to Astonish with MSC Meraviglia

A $5.4 billion growth plan marks a milestone for MSC cruises as the first steel for the new visa generation of mega ships was cut at STX France. MSC cruises executive chairman ‘Pierfrancesco Vago’ announced the new ship would be named ‘MSC Meraviglia’ at the steel cutting ceremony in Saint-Nazaire. Geona, Marseille and Barcelona will be the first home port stops of MSC Meraviglia’s summer sailings. MSC Meraviglia houses an extended MSC Yacht club (a luxury area on fore decks) they offer; Duplex Suites Solarium Private Lounge Restaurant Entertainment choices on this ship will include; Panoramic spaces Large theatre...