Heirs to the great ocean liners that transported travelers from one end of the planet to the other until the last century, cruise ships have become veritable temples surrounded by a glamor sponsored by literature and cinema. Today, the sector is experiencing a new effervescence after overcoming the bad times experienced as a result of the pandemic, which forced large vessels to keep moored in port for months.
There are 30 million reasons to choose a cruise, at least one for each traveler who embarks each year to live an adventure from the sea or from one of the great navigable rivers of the world. The opportunity to discover numerous destinations without having to change means of transport; the comfort of forgetting about the organization of the journey; the service; scheduled activities; the fun on board; the ease of relating to other passengers; sunsets or romance...
From large ships capable of displacing thousands of people - the Icon of the Seas, still under construction, will have a capacity for around 5,600 passengers and 3,000 crew members - to small vessels; from cruises whose destination covers the entire planet to those that visit hidden, almost intimate corners of a country... The options are endless. By way of inspiration, we propose some.
The river cruise-safari covers spectacular landscapes of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe for 9 days, from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls aboard the African Dream, with only 16 passengers, through Lake Kariba and the Chobe and Matusadona national parks . Includes private planes, lodge and hotel.
When: from June 10.
Around the world in 116 days, 50 destinations in 21 countries discovering some of the most spectacular corners of the planet. The ship will set sail from four Mediterranean ports -among them Barcelona-, and will make it possible to visit cities such as Casablanca, Buenos Aires, Valparaíso, Alexandria, Singapore, Auckland or Sydney; immerse yourself in the paradises of French Polynesia or the Cook Islands, and marvel at the architectural treasures of Jordan, Egypt and Sri Lanka.
Departure: January 2025.
Japan and South Korea aboard the Jewel. Offering some of the largest suites in the Pacific, the ship sets sail from Seoul on a 10-day tour that takes in Osaka, Jeju, Nagoya and Mount Fuji. Cherry blossoms, futuristic skyscrapers, Buddhist temples and ancient buildings are some of the attractions.
Departure: March 2024.
The Wind Star, a luxury 4-masted sailboat that accommodates only 148 passengers, cruises the waters of Greece in search of Greek treasures for 10 days.
Departure: August.
From Alcúdia to Ciutdella. She is not exactly a cruise ship, but the profound reform of the Jaume III, the ship that connects the islands of Majorca and Menorca, deserves a special mention. Converted into a smart ship-she has an interesting technological proposal-the ship has state-of-the-art amenities and service; an authentic experience of a cruise aboard a ferry.
