This is officially my 123rd cruise, which is hard for me to believe. Growing up in Fort Lauderdale, I’ve been around the cruise industry my entire life. Cruise ships were just part of the landscape growing up, and over the years, cruising became my favorite way to travel. There’s something about unpacking once and letting the countries come to you, and letting the journey itself become part of the experience that I’ve always loved.
And now, cruise number 123 feels especially unique because I’m sailing aboard
@vidantaworldvoyages brand new yacht, ELEGANT. The second I walked into this Presidential Suite, it hit me that this is not a traditional cruise experience at all. The space, the layout, the design, the calmness of it all, it feels more like a luxury residence at sea than a cruise cabin. A massive living area, butler service, 2 oversized bathrooms, walk-in closet, and an atmosphere that immediately makes you slow down and settle in. VidantaWorld Voyages clearly approached this from a hospitality mindset first, and you can feel that in every detail.
What makes this even more interesting is the bigger story behind it.
@vidantaworld didn’t come from the cruise industry. They came from resorts and entertainment. Now they’ve taken that philosophy and brought it to sea with what is now Mexico’s first luxury yacht experience. That’s a massive moment, not just for the company, but for Mexican luxury hospitality as a whole.
And in my opinion, they picked the perfect place to launch it. The Mediterranean is one of the greatest cruise regions in the world because every day feels completely different. The culture, the architecture, the food, the energy, it all changes constantly, and that’s what makes cruising here so addictive.
What I also love about this concept is the pacing. Smaller ship. Fewer guests. More intimacy. More time in port. A slower rhythm overall. It feels intentional. And I think that’s exactly where luxury cruising is heading.
@cwarrentravels ,
@bwoypedro , and I are here all week creating and capturing everything, and if this suite is any indication of what’s ahead, this is going to be one unforgettable sailing.