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Travel aboard one of the largest containerships in the world


Wednesday, 23 February 2011 03:32

CMA CGM, the world’s third largest container shipping Group, offers a one-of-a-kind experience to journey across oceans, seas and continents on a "Cargo cruise".

With this original means of transport, passengers can immerse themselves in life on board and discover the world of merchant shipping. In 2010, 690 people chose to "experience cruising another way" by traveling on a containership.

CMA CGM Group is now offering genuine cruises aboard the biggest vessels in its fleet, the new 13,800-TEU containerships. These giants of the seas (365 m in length, equivalent to 3.5 soccer fields), are among the largest vessels of their kind in the world.

The company even offers cruises aboard its flagship, the CMA CGM CHRISTOPHE COLOMB, which has a special private deck and spacious luxury cabins. Passengers also have access to a range of facilities such as a lounge with TV equipment, a library, a fitness room and even a swimming pool in which to relax. Passengers are in daily contact with the crew and take their meals at the Captain’s table. As well as the Europe/Asia route plied by the 13,800 TEU containerships, CMA CGM Group offers trips on its other maritime routes all over the world.

Whatever the destination or amount of time spent onboard, "Cargo cruises" offer a truly unique, authentic and memorable experience.

 

Tailor-made travels, worldwide destinations…

North Europe - Asia : Climb aboard one of the jewels of CMA CGM’s fleet, deployed between Asia and Europe! Flying the french flag, they have extra large dimensions : 365 m. long, 51 m. wide, with a maze of passageways, gigantic holds, and massive machine rooms.

USA – Asia : From the west coast of the U.S., embark on an adventure to visit the treasures of southern China. Discover the functioning of the world’s largest container port : Singapore.

Round the World : Europe – USA - Australia (via the Panama Canal) : Follow in the footsteps of the Mayflower, sailing from northern Europe to the U.S. East Coast. From there, head through the Panama Canal to points west and dream destinations like Polynesia, New Caledonia, Australia and New Zealand.

Europe – Guyane – Brésil : Cross the Atlantic Ocean: from North Europe to Caribbean Sea, Brazil, Portugal and Spain, multicolored destinations.

The West Indian road : Travel the Atlantic Ocean from Le Havre to West Indies and follow the West Indian banana’s journey through calls in Guadeloupe and Martinique.

Europe – India : Discover the functioning of Europe’s largest ports before going through Suez Canal to finally reach Indian ports.

 

Source: CMA CGM