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Unpacked by AFAR tackles one tricky topic in travel each week. Whether you want to hack your points and miles, figure out where to travel next, or need advice on an ethical dilemma, we're your expert travel guides. Because the travel world is complicated. We're here to help you unpack it.
Unpacked Minis, Cruise Edition: The Five Innovations You’ll See on Your Next Cruise Ship
Unpacked by Afar
23 minutes
6 months ago
Unpacked Minis, Cruise Edition: The Five Innovations You’ll See on Your Next Cruise Ship
Peek into the colorful, immersive, and luxurious innovations shaping the future of cruising—straight from the floor of Seatrade Cruise Global, one of the cruise industry's most important events.
From flying theaters to floating pickleball courts, this episode of Unpacked Minis, Cruise Edition takes you behind-the-scenes of the surprising sights (and smells) making waves in cruising.
The luxury innovations taking cruises and yachts to the next level.
How cruise ships utilize technology to create immersive experiences for guests
Which innovations were revealed on the floor of Seatrade 2025.
Don’t miss these moments:
[02:30] Bike the Great Wall of China on your next cruise.
[03:54] The sights and smells that a cruise ships bottle up.
[08:33] Party-banas and a floating pickleball court.
[11:57] What does pouring resin on a bear have to do with eco-cruising?
[15:46] Behind the scenes of Disney Cruises’ immersive experiences.
Special Thanks To:
DOF Robotics
Froggy's Fog
Aquabanas
Bolidt
Zenko and HF Interior
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Unpacked by Afar
Unpacked by AFAR tackles one tricky topic in travel each week. Whether you want to hack your points and miles, figure out where to travel next, or need advice on an ethical dilemma, we're your expert travel guides. Because the travel world is complicated. We're here to help you unpack it.
