Cruise ships are sailing to a phantom destination that doesn't appear on any map
Null Island is a fictional destination located at the coordinates of zero degrees latitude and longitude, which has gained popularity among cruise passengers. Some cruise lines now include stops at this imaginary landmark, where travelers celebrate crossing the equator and prime meridian. The phenomenon originated from mapping errors and has become a quirky inside joke within the geospatial community.
- ▪Null Island is not a real place but a point in the ocean where the equator and prime meridian intersect.
- ▪Cruise passengers receive certificates commemorating their visit to this fictional destination.
- ▪Holland America announced plans to include Null Island as a stop on its 2028 world voyage.
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window.CNN.contentModel.leadingMediaType = 'image'; window.CNN.contentModel.isVideoCollection = false; Cruises See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Summary Null Island is a fictional destination at zero degrees latitude and longitude that has become an internet phenomenon. Some cruise lines now include stops at these coordinates, where passengers celebrate crossing an imaginary landmark in the middle of the ocean. Born from mapping errors where missing location data defaults to zero, it evolved into an inside joke among geospatial professionals. AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor. It was a bright, clear April morning when Russell and Gail Lee visited Null Island for the first time.
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