Sailing

9 pools, a water park and a “treehouse” suite: The new ship is revealed

Water parks, a zip line above the sea and exceptional family suites: Royal Caribbean’s new ship is unveiled, while demand for cruises in Europe and the Caribbean continues to rise.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
HERO by Royal Caribbean.
A general view of Tehran with smoke visible in the distance after explosions were reported in the city, on March 02, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Indian seafarers stranded in Iran fear for safety as war disrupts Gulf shipping

Stranded at the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, 26-year-old seafarer Ambuj and his crew are caught in the crossfire of escalating tensions in the Gulf, with Iranian attacks targeting nearby vessels.

|ByREUTERS
Norwegian Aqua, a 322-meter-long luxury ship

With a roller coaster and water park: Giant cruise ship launched – how does it not sink?

Norwegian Cruise Line launched its new 160,000-ton ship in Miami. First in the Prima Plus series, it features a 280-meter roller coaster, high-tech water park, and unique entertainment zones.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
Hallel Yannay Shani in 'Wait For Me.'

Coming-of-age sea adventure brings suspense, drama to the Med - review

Sari Azoulay Turgeman’s film is a well-made, atmospheric drama about a teen girl who sails off alone one night destined for Cyrpus.

|ByHANNAH BROWN

Cruises in 2025: The hottest destinations and new trends in the world of sailing

The cruise industry is undergoing a revolution: new exotic destinations, advanced technologies, and personalized experiences are reshaping cruise vacations.

MARCH 23, 2025ByIN COLLABORATION WITH LUX TRAVEL
Cruises in 2025: The Hottest Destinations and New Trends in the World of Sailing