Journeying across oceans, seas and continents, sharing the daily life of the crew and discovering the world’s busiest ports. Travelling aboard containerships which are among the biggest in the world is to experience a completely different way of cruising the oceans. CMA CGM, the world’s third largest container shipping Group, makes its vessels available for a unique opportunity.

A world away from a conventional voyage at sea, a trip on a containership is a thrilling and unforgettable way to discover the great maritime trading routes.

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Travel aboard a container-ship

Travel aboard a ” Giant of the Seas “

” Cargo Cruises ” Destinations

Testimonies





Travel aboard a container-ship

With Cargo Cruises , travelers discover the possibility to live a unique and unforgettable experience by discovering oceans, seas and continents to the beat of international trade and involving themselves in the life on board by sharing the crew’s everyday life. Sail around the world, visit the French West Indies or the Pacific, or discover the bustling activity of China’s ports. You can visit the seven seas and combine a number of different lines to create voyages from a few days to several months. Passengers can organize a tailor-made trip, and choose to be amazed by the arrival in New York harbor, by the passage through the Panama Canal, by Hong Kong, Papeete or many other evocative destinations that have captivated sailors for generations. To enjoy the best that the seas have to offer, to live a childhood dream by following the lead of great explorers, that is what CMA CGM offers with Cargo Cruises.

Well-appointed accomodation Leisure facilities offer ideal areas for rest and relaxation for both crew and guests.

On board CMA CGM containerships the spacious cabins are en suite, and passengers also have access to the ship’s library, a TV/DVD/video room, sports equipment and swimming pool.

The number of passengers allowed on board ranges from 2 to 14. Tailor made trips One of the main advantages of travelling by cargo ship is the exceptional flexibility it provides. Passengers may stay onboard as long as they wish, debark in any port to spend a week or more, then board another vessel to continue their voyage.



In 2012 , 662 passengers boarded CMA CGM containerships

100€, is the average price per person and per day full board. For the “Cargo Cruises” offer, the CMA CGM Group allows boarding cargos on the different major global shipping routes (North Europe-Asia / USA-Asia / Round the world via the Panama Canal / the West Indian road / Europe-India).

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Travel aboard a ” Giant of the Seas “

Since February 2013, CMA CGM open the doors of one of its giants of the seas to the public with passengers cabins now being available.

The vessel, sistership the world’s largest containership of 16 000 TEUs CMA CGM MARCO POLO, is now available to all with “Cargo Cruises”. Passengers can now discover the universe of cargo cruising on board of a true giant of the seas of exceptional dimensions, which, standing up, would be taller than the Empire State Building !

Discovering the Silk Road like never before

Theship is deployed on the world largest route linking Asia to Europe and will allow travelers to discover the world’s largest ports on the following rotation: Ningbo, Shanghai, Xiamen, Hong Kong, Chiwan, Yantian, Port Kelang, Tanger, Southampton, Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Le Havre, Malta, Khor Al Fakkan, Jebel Ali, Ningbo.

Travel the seven seas on board of an exceptional ship

Travelling on board of this giant of the seas is an opportunity for passengers to immerse themselves in the world of shipping by sharing the everyday lives of the crew, all the while enjoying ideals facilities to relax. A unique trip, adapted to all.

The container-ship is equipped with five passenger cabins, with private bathrooms and toilets. Each cabin also has its own living-room area.

For leisure times, to each its own: an audiovisual salon for the cinema lovers, a library to please bookworms, or, for the most athletic ones, an equipped fitness room. In the summertime, the swimming pool will make everyone agree!

The meals, included in the global price of the trip, are prepared by the kitchen Chef and his Maître d’, and take place with the ship crew. The passengers sit with the Commander and its team, making meals a privileged moment to exchange and share experiences.

The ship is equipped with: 5 modern doubles cabins of 20m2 each,

An audiovisual room,

A library,

A fitness center

A swimming pool

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” Cargo Cruises ” Destinations

The CMA CGM Group also offers trips on its other shipping lines crossing world’s oceans on as many different containerships…

Tailor-made trips…

FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN TO THE ORIENT PEARLS Asia – Mediterranean:

Discover historic Mediterranean ports like Malta (crossroads of Mediterranean civilizations), and follow Asian trade routes calling on the world’s largest ports like Singapore (the modern and multicultural city-state).

THE MEETING OF TWO GREAT CONTINENTS Asia – Mediterranean:

Discover historic Mediterranean ports like Malta (crossroads of Mediterranean civilizations), and follow Asian trade routes calling on the world’s largest ports like Singapore (the modern and multicultural city-state).

AROUND THE WORLD IN 83 DAYS 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…

DESTINATION… BRAZIL! Europe – Guyana – Brazil:

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

…Worldwide desti nations

FROM THE ROCKIES TO ASIAN DELIGHTS Canada – Asia:

Leave the Canadian West Coast, cross the Pacific Ocean to discover Japan and Chinese ports. Want to see New York Bay in the early morning? Keep traveling to the U.S East Coast…

THE WEST INDIAN ROAD Le Havre – West Indies:

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

FROM ADRIATIC’S GEMS TO ASIAN FLAVOURS Asia – Adriatic Sea:

To experience a complete change of scene, let yourself get carried away by the various vibes during the calls. Going back in time in Egypt or feeling Singapore’s effervescence? Perhaps is China the most surprising…

CROSSING OVER THE ATLANTIC Mediterranean – USA East Coast:

After having tasted Mediterranean flavours in Valencia or Tanger, go to conquer the Big Apple.

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Testimonies

They cruised on a cargo

We had the most amazing experience on our voyage aboard the Lyra. The Captain and crew were truly wonderful. Always so obliging and readily answered all our questions, which often were many, as it was all so new and different. It was truly sad leaving them and the Lyra in Fos but what amazing memories we have of this voyage. Mr and Mrs Gross on board CMA CGM LYRA, January 2013

Impressive, great, unique and unforgettable! Even months after the trip I’m still deeply impressed of the experiences in the ports, on the vessel and of the complete crew, starting by the Captain and all the way down to the O/S.

Also the views of the endless ocean was most fascinating. Mr Steiner on board CMA CGM Khor Fakkan, 2011