Jun 22, 2026 – 5.00amIn 2025, Adam Yuen needed a holiday. Based in Seattle, where he works in the health-tech industry, the 39-year-old decided to book a week-long cruise around the Caribbean with his wife.The couple eventually sprang for a cabin on the Explora I, the first ship in MSC Cruises’ upscale offshoot. They were swayed by the ship’s relative intimacy – it sleeps under 1000 – and its refined vibe that made it feel, says Yuen, “like a floating boutique hotel”.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Luke BenedictusContributorLuke Benedictus is the Financial Review’s watch writer.Fetching latest articles
Trying to buy an in-demand watch? The solution may not be on dry land
Not only do you get a holiday with your next cruise, it might give you the chance to buy a Rolex.
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