Mano Cruises (Israel) Kicks Off 2025 Eastern Mediterranean Season with Crown Iris Ship
Mano Cruises has officially commenced its 2025 season in the Eastern Mediterranean with the Crown Iris.After completing its winter layup, the 1500-passenger vessel resumed operations on March 27, 2025, departing from homeport Haifa (Israel).The initial voyage featured a 3-night itinerary to Cyprus, including an overnight call at Limassol. Throughout the season, Crown Iris will operate a range of 2- to 4-night cruises, offering passengers the opportunity to visit key destinations in Cyprus and Greece. Scheduled ports of call include Larnaca, Rhodes, Heraklion, and Piraeus, as well as additional ports such as Agios Nikolaos, Santorini, Thessaloniki, Patmos, Volos, and[...]
Celestyal Discovery is the First Ship in Greece to Use Biofuel
The Celestyal Discovery has become the first ship operating in Greek waters to be refueled with a marine biofuel blend. According to a press release, the refueling took place at the Port of Lavrion and was carried out by Coral Marine Products SA, part of the Motor Oil Group, in partnership with Celestyal. The fuel... Why Book Your Cruise with Lask Travel Advisors? We don’t just plan vacations—we curate experiences. As CLIA-certified cruise specialists and seasoned travelers, we help clients find the perfect itinerary, cabin, and excursions to match their style. Want the best private snorkeling guide in[...]
Discover the Best All-Inclusive Cruise Deals for 2023
It feels like just yesterday that cruising was just coming back to life following the pandemic, and now, here we are in 2025 with more options than ever for those seeking the perfect getaway on the high seas. As I reflect on my recent voyage aboard a luxurious all-inclusive cruise, I find myself eager to share not just my adventure but also the wealth of insights I’ve gathered about securing the best all-inclusive cruise deals for this year. All-Inclusive Experiences: What’s on Offer in 2025 When I first stepped aboard my chosen cruise line, I was pleasantly surprised[...]
Holland America Commemorates Grand Voyages with Ship Gathering in Barcelona
Guests onboard Holland America Line’s Grand World Voyage and Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole had a meet-up in Barcelona, Spain, on April 24, 2025, the company announced in a press release.According to Holland America, the meet-up took place during simultaneous overnight visits of the Zuiderdam and the Volendam.This is said to be the first time that the company is offering two Grand Voyages of more than 120 days at the same time.To help celebrate this milestone, the cruise line planned special festivities involving both ships, including joint Spanish-themed afternoon tea, locally inspired dinners, dueling deck parties and a[...]
Mano Launches 2025 Season in the Eastern Mediterranean
Mano Cruises recently kicked off its 2025 season in the Eastern Mediterranean onboard the Crown Iris.Resuming service after a winter layup, the 1,462-guest ship welcomed passengers onboard in Haifa on March 27, 2025.For the first cruise of the season, the Crown Iris embarked on a three-night cruise to Cyprus that featured an overnight visit to Limassol.The ship is now offering a series of two- to four-night cruises to Cyprus and Greece that sail to a wide range of destinations, such as Lanarca, Rhodes, Heraklion and Piraeus.Other ports of call set to be visited include Larnaca, Agios Nikolaos, Rhodes[...]
Why Luxury Cruises are Trending This Season
Cruise enthusiasts and newbies alike are witnessing a remarkable shift in the travel landscape in 2025. There's an undeniable buzz around luxury cruises, and for good reason. As I navigate through the charming waves of this booming cruise market, I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement—and perhaps a little envy as I see my friends flocking to the latest luxury ships. Let’s dive into what makes luxury cruises the hot ticket this season and why they might just be the perfect way to satiate our wanderlust. The Allure of Elegance at Sea Imagine stepping aboard a[...]
Mano Cruises has officially commenced its 2025 season in the Eastern Mediterranean with the Crown[...]
The Celestyal Discovery has become the first ship operating in Greek waters to be refueled[...]
It feels like just yesterday that cruising was just coming back to life following the[...]
Guests onboard Holland America Line’s Grand World Voyage and Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole had[...]
Mano Cruises recently kicked off its 2025 season in the Eastern Mediterranean onboard the Crown[...]
Cruise enthusiasts and newbies alike are witnessing a remarkable shift in the travel landscape in[...]