China set to become the world’s second largest cruise market

Another milestone event for the history and development of China’s cruise industry.  Chinese cruise industry supported by Italy’s Fincantieri. According to the Chinese Ministry of Transport (MOT) the cruise market in China expanded significantly in the last years, reaching 1 million passengers in 2015. The growth potentials are estimated in 4.5 million passengers by 2020, … Read more

Casinos on luxury cruise lines – a special blend of all-inclusive luxury

If you need six months holiday twice a year like I do, then embarking on luxury cruise ships is de rigueur. Avoiding big crowds, the adult wonderland offers all the amenities a luxury traveler would ever need. The real luxury cruise is all about the experience and creating excellence. The highest staff to guest ratios, … Read more

40 of the world’s best cruise holidays

Cruises are no longer the preserve of affluent pensioners. Now there’s yoga, goth bands, wildlife watching, Star Wars parties and zombies – although not all on the same boat

Feadship unveils innovative 34-metre glass covered motoryacht

Netherlands-based Feadship, a world leader in the field of custom superyachts, unveiled an innovative 34-metre cruiser facilitating cruising in shallower depths. The yacht, which will be named by her owner at a later date, has the most glass as a proportion of her exterior profile of any Feadship. The new motoryacht’s length and draught is … Read more

On board the Wider 32 & 42 express day cruisers

February is seeing considerable activity for the revolutionary Italian shipyard WIDER YACHTS in the Western hemisphere. From 11th – 15th February, the shipyard founded by Tilli Antonelli and specializing in the production of luxury yachts from 32′ to 165 is taking part at Miami Boat Show. On show are the eye-catching WIDER 32 in her … Read more

Vanquish VQ46 Dual Console sport cruiser. For those enjoying everything from sports fishing to extended cruises

The VQ46 DC – an all-aluminium sport cruiser with a great go-kart agility. The new Vanquish VQ46 from Vanquish Yachts is offering a new take on luxurious dual console boating. According to the shipyard, the first VQ46 Dual Console is currently being built at the Vanquish facility in Holland, and will be ready in time … Read more