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Explora Journeys vs Silversea: How I’d Choose
Ships & lines · 9 min read
How Explora Journeys and Silversea differ in fare structure, suite design, dining and atmosphere, and which kind of traveller each one suits.
The short version: if you want a design-led hotel at sea — six restaurants instead of a main dining room, no dress code to speak of, a crowd in its fifties, children…
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Choosing an Expedition Ship for Antarctica: Luxury or Classic?
What separates a luxury expedition ship from a classic one in Antarctica, what each actually buys you, and how I’d choose between them for…
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Planning guides
How Many Nights in Miami Before Your Cruise? My Rule of Two
Two nights in Miami before your cruise, not one: the reasoning, the neighbourhoods that suit each kind of ship, and what to do with…
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Fly the Drake Passage or Sail It? How I’d Decide
Fly the Drake Passage or sail it? How I decide between an Antarctic air-cruise and a classic crossing — cost, comfort, ships and booking…
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Your First Premium Cruise: How I’d Plan It
Six rules for a first premium or luxury cruise: pick the destination before the line, length over cabin category, book mid-ship, and why all-inclusive…
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The Slow Cruise: Why Ships Are Finally Staying Longer in Port
Cruise lines are rebuilding 2026–2027 itineraries around overnight stays and late departures — fewer ports, more time in each. Here is why it matters,…
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