CNN May 22, 2026 • 09:03

Why cruise ships are sailing to a phantom destination that doesn’t appear on any map - CNN

By Kate Springer

Why cruise ships are sailing to a phantom destination that doesn’t appear on any map - CNN

Null Island isn’t an actual place. But that hasn’t stopped a small number of cruises from taking intrepid tourists to visit its location: 0 degrees latitude and longitude.

Summary
<ul><li>Null Island is a fictional destination at zero degrees latitude and longitude that has become an internet phenomenon.</li><li>Some cruise lines now include stops at these coordinates… [+8761 chars]

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