Why Hollywood destroyed SS Île de France
Why Hollywood destroyed SS Île de France
When Andrew L Stone’s The Last Voyage premiered in 1960, both critics and cinemagoers alike mauled his 91-minute disaster epic. But the greatest disparager was undoubtedly Compagnie Générale Transatlantique – who watched Hollywood destroy their beloved SS Île de France.
February 2023 • 8 min read
Sylvia Earle: the woman behind the ground-breaking ship
Sylvia Earle: the woman behind the ground-breaking ship
You may not have encountered Sylvia Earle’s name before, but she is one of our world’s leading figures on marine ecosystems. Hailed by Time magazine as a 'Hero for the planet.' there’s more than one reason why Aurora Expeditions named their ground-breaking ship after her.
February 2023 • 8 min read
Blue Riband: the original World Cup
Blue Riband: the original World Cup
Long before bouffant hairstyles, politics, and sponsorship deals changed the face of FIFA’s football world cup, there was an international competition upon the Atlantic’s unpredictable waters – contested by cruising’s big guns – that separated the captains from the dribblers. Here’s the score on the Blue Riband.
December 2022 • 13 min read
Homer Simpson: RMS Queen Mary 2’s Famous Stowaway
Homer Simpson: RMS Queen Mary 2’s Famous Stowaway
When Cunard’s QM2 (Queen Mary 2) was announced, designers quickly realized that a noteworthy and significant art collection was paramount for retaining the company’s lavish image – step in Homer Simpson.
December 2022 • 6 min read
RMMV Oceanic: White Star Line’s Unfinished Masterpiece
RMMV Oceanic: White Star Line’s Unfinished Masterpiece
White Star Line remains a hallowed brand. Each celebrated liner from the British shipping company enjoys a devout following, yet there’s one valiant project – RMMV Oceanic - that slipped under the radar. Here’s Oceanic’s remarkable story of financial upheaval, courtroom action, and governmental battle.
December 2022 • 8 min read
Halloween on the seas: the hauntings of RMS Queen Mary
Halloween on the seas: the hauntings of RMS Queen Mary
It was on this date in 1967 that Cunard’s RMS Queen Mary left Southampton for the final time, sailing to the port of Long Beach as a permanent fixture. Yet, while more than two million individuals travelled aboard the ship during 31 years of cruising, some have never left…
October 2022 • 5 min read