CMA CGM offers the cruise experience on mega box vessels

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


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 travelling 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 cruise" offers a truly unique, authentic and memorable experience.
(Source:http://www.transportweekly.com)