A new cruise ship has scored pole position at the famous Monaco Grand Prix
Drive to Survive
turned a lot of people into Formula 1 fans, but the motorsport has been linked to cruising for decades. The prestigious Monaco Grand Prix, held every May, is a popular part of luxury cruise itineraries. Windstar pioneered Grand Prix cruises in the 1990s, but a new line has scored pole position.
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