Dear travellers,
What if, in 2023, we reviewed our preconceived ideas about cruising?
Let's not give in to the ease of “cruise bashing”.
If there is one sector that seeks to reinvent itself in the face of the new demands of travellers, it is this one.
In love with eco-responsibility, the naval industry (of which, it should be remembered, France is one of the flagships with its Atlantic shipyards) is modernizing.
The ships of the future will benefit from hybrid propulsion, will sail or embark on cleaner fuels (such as the famous LNG which, if not perfect, has the merit of reducing CO² emissions by 20%. 'a ship).
Another issue is, of course, the management of passengers on land, in order to limit, as much as possible, the nuisances for the local population and the planet.
With all these challenges in mind,
has selected twenty sea crossings not to be missed in 2023. Both freshwater sailors and experienced cruise passengers should find what they are looking for.
Good reading !
ALL OUR INSPIRATIONS
The twenty most beautiful cruises of the year
In Brazil, cruise to discover the emerald forest on “La Jangada” with Grands Espaces.
Dennis Schmelz
EXCLUSIVE
- Revolutionary and elegant ships, revisited itineraries and fascinating projects are the promise of happy parentheses and preserved nature.
Between dreams and innovations, here is our list of winners.
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The ships tested by the editorial staff
CLUB
MED 2
The five-masted Club Med was thirty years old.
For the occasion, it offers new, more contemporary finery as well as a move upmarket.
Club Med / Press Photo
Renovated and labeled “Exclusive Collection”, the luxury range of Club Med, the largest cruise ship to date, thirty years old this year, has gained in comfort without sacrificing any of its festive soul.
Deal ?
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THE
MSC CRUISES
SEASCAPE
The "Seascape" is the latest addition to the MSC ships.
It will spawn in the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
MSC / Photo press
The Italian-Swiss cruise line inaugurated its last ship, 339 meters long, in December in New York.
We were able to visit this brand new giant of the seas.
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THE
WORLD EXPLORER
OF RIVAGES DU MONDE
With 126 meters long and 19 wide, the
World Explorer
accommodates a maximum of 180 passengers for 125 crew members.
Shores of the World / Press photo
This small ship carries a maximum of 180 passengers for intimate and high-end cruises in Europe and in some of the most remote ports in the world.
We boarded for a musical getaway between Seville and Casablanca.
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Expedition cruise, the trip of a lifetime
A NEW COMPANY MADE IN FRANCE
The
Exploris One
, the first ship of the French company.
Exploris / Photo press
Patagonia, Antarctica, Macaronesia or Greenland... This new company created by Philippe Videau, the founder of Ponant, intends to reinvent French-style expeditions with French-speaking crews, top-of-the-range services and a ship at ease in open water like in ice.
His first route?
Discovering the Chilean fjords.
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ANTARCTICA ALL-COMFORT OPTION
The fragile and extreme nature of Antarctica, this hybrid ship navigates it with care.
STANISLAS FAUTRE / Le Figaro Magazine
We were able to board
Commandant Charcot
from the Ponant company for its first expedition season.
Cut for the polar worlds, this exceptional ship is not only an ultra-comfortable floating palace, it is above all an icebreaker designed to sail, cruise and coast beyond the polar circles and reputedly hostile latitudes.
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The trend: wellness cruises
Yoga classes on board the Club Med 2. Club Med / Press photo
Shipping companies are betting on well-being and disconnection, trends on land and on social networks, to attract a new audience and refresh an aging image.
OUR SURVEY AND OUR TRAVEL IDEAS
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Asia stay | 13 days | Mekong River Cruise
Along the river, you will cross Cambodia and Vietnam, appreciating on the way the still intact traditions, the colorful markets, the royal palace of Phnom Penh.
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Explore the Mekong River on a cruise with Voyages d'exception from €5,390.
