In terms of niche and specific news coverage, this is as niche as it gets. Have you ever been thinking about booking a cruise and thought, "This looks great, but it would be nice if it had more of a famous housewife vibe?" No? Neither do I. But apparently some people already do — because Martha Stewart cruises are all the rage right now. No, this isn't a Martha Stewart cruise , but a new partnership between the Big M (not the actual nickname) and one of the largest cruise lines in the world.
That's right, you can set sail on the seven seas (or at least parts of them) with the glory of a famous domestic goddess at your service. MSC Cruises and Martha Stewart are partnering on excursions themed “Celebrate, Discover, Experience.”
What makes a cruise ship Martha Stewart-approved? Well, the company promises exclusive Martha Stewart and MSC Cruises excursions focused around Stewart's love of travel, as well as holiday dinner menus and recipes inspired by Stewart's family traditions. So consider some authentic shore exploration, coupled with some delicious Martha Stewart-style cooking. If you really want to kick your Martha Stewart style up a notch, you can also get a Martha Stewart Celebration surprise package on board. These include a personalized letter from Martha Stewart as well as a recipe card and can also include wine, picture frames and tote bags to truly remember your Martha Stewart experience. Perfect for...I don't know, your aunt, you never know what to give her for her birthday?
"I've always loved introducing people to new experiences, and I'm excited to partner with MSC Cruises to embody the true celebration of travel, exploration and discovery," Martha Stewart said in a press release. "These excursions Featuring some of my favorite activities and helping MSC Cruises guests discover some real and hidden treasures in destinations throughout the Caribbean, the festive dinner menu and surprise gift pack covers what I think celebrations should include: delicious food. , good company and commemorating great adventures and inspiration wherever we are.”
MSC Cruises, a company with European heritage (and bells and whistles), is expanding into the North American market — and a Martha Stewart cruise does sound very American. Guests on MSC cruises are "curious travelers who seek learning opportunities and authentic experiences that help them travel like a local," so if you're looking for a combination of a cruise and local-style exploration, this might be for you.
Set to sail on the Big M on June 1, these Martha Stewart-themed itineraries will be available on MSC Seaside and MSC Armonia, with destinations including San Juan, Puerto Rico; Nassau, Bahamas; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Cayman Islands; Cozumel, Mexico; Costa Maya, Mexico; and Roatan, Honduras. You can book on the MSC Cruises website.
Cruises are definitely a love-hate vacation option. Some people enjoy cruising so much that they actually choose to live on board (literally), while others prefer to have more control over their vacation. People feel the same way about Martha Stewart. Some weren't really interested, while others adored her family lifestyle — and her new career twists, like a line of CBD products for pets. They love her friendship with Snoop Dogg and her weird egg-cooking skills. But do people love Martha Stewart enough to launch a cruise collaboration bearing her name? Only time will tell. The option is there if you want to take it.
