Norwegian Viva Begins a New Era for Luxury Cruising
Norwegian Viva – Norwegian Cruise Line’s 19th cruise ship — is scheduled to depart from San Juan, Puerto Rico, on her maiden voyage on 15 December 2023. The second ship of the Prima…
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Seabourn Announces 2026 World Cruise
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, invites guests to experience its “2026 World Cruise – Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems, ” a journey of ultra-luxury, comfort,…
Holland America Line’s 25-26 South America and Antarctica Cruises Includes UNESCO Sites
Bookings for Holland America Line’s South America and Antarctica season in 2025-2026 are now open. Guests may discover the region’s intriguing combination of various cultures,…
Royal Caribbean Unveils 2025-26 Caribbean Itineraries
Following the launch of Royal Caribbean International’s 2025-2026 Caribbean holidays, sun-seekers now have additional options for island hopping in the tropics. Seven of Royal…
Brits are swapping chills for Caribbean thrills
Travellers across the nation are beating the winter blues by seeking out Caribbean sunshine, with Virgin Voyages revealing an 31% increase in Brits booking winter Caribbean voyages.
Booking.com to sell cruises
Booking Holdings largest brand Booking.com states that it is launching a cruise section on its website to take advantage of the emergence of cruises as a popular option among consumers in…
Celebrity Cruises Announces Unique Places and Elevated Spaces for 2025-26 Season
Celebrity Cruises unveiled its most ambitious sailing season, with over 800 sailings to over 290 destinations in 72 countries across seven continents. The premium cruise line’s newly…
Carnival Jubilee Completes Sea Trials Before Debut in Galveston Texas
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Jubilee, has successfully completed its first full round of sea trials. Thus, she is one step closer to her momentous debut in…
Regent Takes Delivery of the Highly Anticipated Seven Seas Grandeur
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s leading luxury cruise line, has taken delivery of the sixth ship in The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet, Seven Seas Grandeur – A Heritage of…
Regent takes delivery of the highly anticipated Seven Seas Grandeur
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s leading luxury cruise line, has taken delivery of Seven Seas Grandeur - A Heritage of Perfection and the sixth ship to join The World’s Most Luxurious…
Study reveals the UK’s most popular cruise lines
Cruise holidays have become more popular in the last decade due to being a more cost-effective and convenient way of visiting multiple destinations.
Cruise expert Jenni…
Royal Caribbean Rhapsody of the Seas South America Season Starts in Two Weeks
The Royal Caribbean International ship Rhapsody of the Seas, which has delighted travellers all over the world, is returning to Latin America in two weeks! The vessel arrives in Panama…
Adventure to the world’s wild places with Aurora Expeditions’ Arctic & Beyond 2025 season
Aurora Expeditions has released its new season for Arctic & Beyond 2025 voyages, including four brand new expeditions and seven Ultimate Adventure voyages that allow adventurous…
Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas To Debut Show-Stopping Entertainment
Royal Caribbean International presents the entertainment to take centre stage aboard the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas. The first-of-its-kind vacation will premiere in January 2024…
Royal Caribbean Unveils 2025 European Itineraries
With Royal Caribbean International’s new selection of European cruises for 2025, summers in Europe will be filled with six times as many unforgettable memories. Families and groups of…
Carnival Cruise Line Opens 2025-26 Australia Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line has just announced the 2025-26 cruise season with more departures planned out of Sydney and Brisbane. Guests may now choose from a variety of new cruise choices,…
Celebrity Cruises Takes Delivery of Celebrity Ascend
This has been a huge week for Celebrity Cruises, as the ship of their visions, the Celebrity Ascent, was finally delivered. The ship now belongs to the cruise company and is less than…
Ambassador Cruise Line adopts Starlink Wi-Fi Connectivity
Ambassador Cruise Line, the premium value, no fly cruise line, has announced that Starlink Wi-Fi will be available on its fleet by early December, ushering in an era of seamless, high-speed…
See all creatures great and small on a New SeaTrek Family Cruise in Indonesia in 2024
Indonesian sailing experts SeaTrek Sailing Adventures have two new nine-day, exclusive family-friendly cruises starting and ending on the exotic islands of the Komodo National Park in July…
Viking Announces New Ship For The Mekong River
Viking has announced an expansion of its river fleet in Southeast Asia with the new Viking Tonle. Designed for the Mekong River, the 80-guest vessel will join its identical sister ship,…
Cruise Saudi appoints DL SERVICES Catering Architecture to develop catering spaces for new premium cruise line AROYA Cruises
Cruise Saudi has announced that it has appointed marine catering architects, DL SERVICES, to develop premium catering spaces for Cruise Saudi’s new cruise line AROYA Cruises.
APT & Travelmarvel launches Black Friday Sale
River and yacht cruising specialist APT & Travelmarvel has launched its Black Friday Sale, offering two weeks of amazing savings, free business class flight upgrades, onboard credits,…
Hurtigruten brings back world’s first Arctic-aged sparkling wine aboard it’s ships
Hurtigruten has sunk another 4,500 bottles of arctic-aged sparkling wine to the seabed of the Norwegian coast, following their world-first success in May.
Azamara’s New ‘Refer-a-Friend’ Program
Azamara has debuted its new referral program, ‘Refer-a-Friend’. This program provides an easy way for Azamara advocates to bring their friends and family onboard to discover the…
Celebrity Cruises Reveals Name Of Next Edge Series Ship
Celebrity Cruises has announced that the fifth ship in its award-winning Edge Series will be named Celebrity Xcel, carrying on the unique experiences enjoyed on her sister ships while…
MSC Cruises Enriches Entertainment Programme for Kids and Teens to Create Lifelong Memories
MSC Cruises revealed a new and expanded Young and Teen Programme for its whole fleet and a new MSC Cruises original teen music video dedicated to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
The…
The most Instagrammable yachting locations in Europe
New research reveals the most Instagram-worthy yachting locations in Europe, based on their popularity on social media.
The study, conducted by boat insurance…
Cruise Saudi returns to WTM 2023
Cruise Saudi, the 100% Public Investment Fund-owned business, attended World Travel Market (WTM) 2023 this week to take part in one of the world’s most influential travel and tourism…
Azamara Launches ‘Work & Wander’ Package Redefining Remote Work for Cruisers
Azamara, the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days, launches ‘Work & Wander’, a program designed for business professionals looking…
Oceania Cruises Unveils 2024 Itineraries Featuring Mediterranean Favourites
Oceania Cruises has revamped its Mediterranean schedule for 2024, replacing ports of call in Israel, Egypt, and Jordan with historic favourites and appealing new destinations. The 42…
American Queen Voyages launches 2025 River Collection
American Queen Voyages is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2025 River Voyage Collection. The launch includes voyages ranging from 6 to 17 days aboard American Queen, American Countess…
Cruise itineraries powering Travel Advisor Bookings
A new survey of travel advisors by travel insurance and assistance provider Allianz Partners USA finds that most travel advisors surveyed say that cruise itineraries are driving the majority…
Carnival Cruise Line opens more 2025-26 west coast sailings
Carnival Cruise Line is adding more fun from the West Coast, including a new cruise to kick off Carnival Firenze’s debut in Long Beach, Calif. next spring
Wellington Port Expects Record Numbers of Visitors and Substantial Growth
Wellington, the busiest port in New Zealand, expects over 200,000 guests during the 2023/2024 summer cruise season due to strong economic development in 2023 and the approaching peak of…
The OTIVM Wellness Programme To Debut on Silver Nova
Following its successful debut onboard Silver Dawn in 2022, the Otium wellness programme evolved to offer a broader range of sumptuous experiences and amenities aboard Silver Nova, the…
SeaDream Yacht Club Named Best Small and Romantic Cruise Ship
The World Cruise Awards are internationally recognised for celebrating the world’s most extraordinary cruise experiences. A worldwide vote of cruise experts, media, and customers decides…
Aurora Expeditions end of year offers
Australia’s award-winning expedition company, Aurora Expeditions is helping adventurous travellers make their dreams become reality with new end-of-year offers announced for its upcoming…
Top 5 most popular cruise lines in America
Cruise holidays have become more popular in the last decade due to being a more cost-effective and convenient way of visiting multiple destinations.
Royal Caribbean Opens 2025 Alaska Summer Adventures
There’s a new summer anthem on the way. Royal Caribbean International said that in the summer of 2025, vacationers will have fresh opportunities to tick things off their bucket lists in…
Holland America Line’s Black Friday Sale features up to 30% off on cruise fares
Cruisers can get an early start shopping for the holiday season with Holland America Line's Black Friday Sale that runs from Nov. 17 to Dec. 1, 2023.
Malaysia Airlines partners with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. to offer seamless onward connectivity
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) are delighted to announce a strategic partnership, recognised by the signing of an MOU at the 2023 World Travel…
Carnival Jubilee Completes River Conveyance Before Sea Trials
In preparation for her December debut in Texas, the Carnival Jubilee completed a navigation of the river Ems in north-west Germany, breaking records as the first Carnival Cruise Line…
PONANT Launches Ultimate Kimberley Expedition Guide
PONANT has launched its 52-page Ultimate Kimberley Expedition Guide, solidifying its position as the unrivalled leader in magnificent luxury trips along Western Australia’s remote and…
Cruise line representatives uncover the secrets of Northern Europe on FAM Trips
In October, Cruise Baltic organised two FAM Trips for cruise line representatives, highlighting destinations in Northern Europe well-suited for both smaller and larger vessels.
Costa Serena starts its cruises program in India
Starting 4 November 2023 until 11 January 2023 Costa Serena is set to home port in Mumbai operating on a newly created program of 2,3,5 nights itineraries from Mumbai and Kochi, Goa and the…
10 most up-and-coming travel destinations for winter sun at sea
Many of us dream of getting away from the cold winter months and having a week or two of blissful sunshine. In fact, thirty-five percent of Americans typically travel to a warm vacation …
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Third Prima Class Ship, The All New Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) unveiled the all-new Norwegian Aqua, the first of the extended Prima Plus Class, which will start sailing in April 2025.
Travellers can book Norwegian…
Ovation of the Seas Returns to Sydney for Royal Caribbean’s Biggest Australian Season
The action-packed vacation adventure Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas returned to Sydney Harbour on Friday for a sixth season Down Under. With a summer itinerary of 3-…
MSC Cruises Unveils West Mediterranean Winter Programme Covering Spain, Italy and France
MSC Cruises has announced a new winter itinerary for MSC Orchestra. From 16 December 2023 to 19 April 2024, the ship will call in Valencia, Spain; Cagliari, Sardinia; Civitavecchia for…
Six Reasons to Sail Northern Europe on MSC Euribia this Winter
MSC Cruises’ flagship, MSC Euribia, is set to delight guests with her forthcoming winter sailings, offering 7-night itineraries to some of Northern Europe’s most sought-after…
Seabourn Unveils 2025/26 Expeditions Antarctica, the Arctic, And Other Iconic Destinations
Seabourn, the global leader in ultra-luxury journeys and adventure travel, has revealed its expedition itineraries for 2025-2026, which will take passengers to the world’s remote and…
Cunard Cancels 2025/26 Australia Season
Cunard has just announced that its Queen Elizabeth will not return to Australia for the 2025/26 season. Instead, as part of new deployment plans beginning in 2026, Queen Elizabeth will…
Azamara redefines remote work for cruisers
Azamara, the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days, launches ‘Work & Wander’, a program designed for business professionals looking…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Launches Multi-Million-Dollar Art Collection aboard Seven Seas Grandeur
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s top luxury cruise company, announced today the specifics of its latest multi-million-dollar art collection, which will be displayed on the cruise…
Ponant Launches ‘Flight Inclusive’ Japan 2024 Expedition Itineraries*
Ponant, the world leader in luxury expeditions, has launched an exclusive offer for the Australian and New Zealand markets, with inclusive flights on select 2024 Japanese itineraries…
Quantum of the Seas Returns to Brisbane for a Big Australian Season
Australian families can pack their bags as the ultimate family holiday has arrived. Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas is back in Brisbane for the summer with a line-up…
Disney Cruise Line Unveils Early 2025 Voyages
Disney Cruise Line has announced an array of itineraries for its six ships beginning in early 2025, with five ships, including the upcoming new-build Disney Treasure, offering Caribbean…
Ponant Paspaley Pearl to sail To In Kimberley
According to Ponant’s Chair Asia Pacific, Sarina Bratton AM, the company’s recent partnership with pearling company Paspaley to launch the new Paspaley Pearl (“marks a milestone in the…
The First Disney-Inspired Bar by The Haunted Mansion Debuting On Disney Treasure
At the height of the Halloween season, Disney Cruise Line reveals the Haunted Mansion Parlour, an all-new bar inspired by the legendary Disney Parks experience, The Haunted Mansion. For…
Court Holds Carnival Responsible for COVID-19 Outbreak
The court ruled that Carnival Corporation misled guests about the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic aboard a Princess Cruises ship.
An Australian federal court set history when it…
World Cruise with AIDAsol starts in Hamburg
The cruise ship AIDAsol has several reasons to celebrate in the Port of Hamburg: With approximately 2,000 guests, it embarked on its first World Cruise.
First-Ever Disney Cruise Line Departs from Sydney
As the cruise season in Australia is heating up last Saturday, 28 October, Disney Cruise Line made history with the first-ever departure of the Disney Wonder from Sydney. Hobart,…
Here are the yachting etiquette tips you must know
Being immersed into the deep luxury that comes with boarding a superyacht can feel like a fantasy to all but the most wealthy.
If like us, you’re holding out for an invite onto one of…
MSC Cruises Updates Northern Winter 2023-24 Itineraries
MSC Cruises has cancelled the whole winter programme of MSC Orchestra in the Red Sea from 8 November 2023 to 17 April 2024 due to the proximity of some of the ship’s ports of call to…
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Will Return To Australia For The First Time Since 2020
Guests on board Borealis will visit breathtaking sites such as Hawaii, French Polynesia, Australia, Bali, and Oman as part of the 2024 World Cruise.
The epic 101-night cruise includes…
Seabourn Expeditions Opens For Booking 2025/2026 Voyages
Seabourn has scouted the world for the most incredible experiences and opportunities for unexpected Seabourn Moments that only an expedition can provide, all while maintaining…
First Floating Cruise Terminal For Sustainable Port Expansion Unveiled
MEYER Floating Solutions, a pioneering company within the worldwide recognised MEYER Group, has unveiled the world’s first floating cruise terminals, a game-changing breakthrough in the…
Discovery Princess to Call Sydney Home for the 2025/26 Australian Summer Season
Princess Cruises announced that its current flagship, the Discovery Princess, will call Sydney home for the summer season of 2025/26.
The 145,000-ton ship, which measures 330 metres…
Andalusia leads the way in Sustainable and AI-integrated Cruise Tourism
The International Cruise and Tourist Congress (CITCA) proudly kicked off its third edition, demonstrating a leap into the future of cruise tourism, enriched by groundbreaking sustainable…
A-ROSA expands Themed Breaks for 2024
A-ROSA River Cruises has expanded its collection of themed cruises for 2024 to offer its biggest programme to date.
Marella Cruises launches Summer 2025 itineraries
Marella Cruises has announced it will homeport Marella Discovery 2 out of Limassol, Cyprus from 7th May 2025 for a series of summer sailings.
Norwegian Cruise Line Returns To Asia For The First Time In Three Years
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) celebrated its long-awaited return to Asia as Norwegian Jewel set sail from Tokyo and commenced its extensive six-month season of voyages in the region.…
Costa Cruises selects SITA for enhanced flight monitoring system to optimize fly & cruise connections
SITA, the IT provider to the travel industry, is assisting Costa Cruises, the Italian cruise company, mitigate costly trip disruptions.
Aranui Cruises announces discount for Austral Islands cruises in 2024
Departing 30th March 2024 and 2 November 2024, passenger-freighter Aranui 5 has announced exceptional savings for its two Austral Islands cruise departures in 2024
Silversea Opens Exclusive Pre-Sale On Over 150 Winter 2025/2026 Voyages
Silversea has launched an exclusive pre-sale for their winter 2025/2026 voyage collection, which includes more than 150 new sailings to over 200 destinations. The new voyages extend the…
Norwegian Cruise Line returns to Asia for the first time in three years
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 56-year history of breaking boundaries, today celebrates its long-awaited return to Asia as Norwegian Jewel set sail…
APT & Travelmarvel launches worldwide cruise sale
The river and yacht cruising specialist APT & Travelmarvel has launched a Worldwide Cruise Sale on 2024 European departures when booked before 30 November 2023.
4 safety tips at sea for luxury yacht charters
Kate Kalamaga, founder and owner of Tropicalboat Luxury Yacht Charters & Rentals, said: “While rare, accidents in yachting can happen. Just recently, news broke that a super yacht…
TUI Cruises Unveils Mein Schiff Relax Western Mediterranean Voyages
Mein Schiff Relax promises to “Experience well-being in a new way.” Bookings for the InTUItion class ship’s maiden cruises are now open. The Mein Schiff Relax will cruise around the…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces an opportunity with Fabergé for Travel Partners
To celebrate the upcoming arrival of Seven Seas Grandeur in November 2023, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is launching their most luxurious booking incentive to date.
Princess Cruises Partners Exclusively with World-Famous Butcher Dario Cecchini
A shared love for tradition, tastes, and celebrations underpins Princess Cruises’ new exclusive relationship with the world’s most famous butcher, Dario Cecchini. This collaboration…
Azamara Announces Four New Culturally Immersive Voyages
Azamara, the small-ship cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion experiences – is excited to announce four new voyages, each offering unique and immersive cultural experiences…
Carnival Cruise Line opens new sailings for Europe
Carnival Cruise Line announced new deployment plans today, including that Carnival Miracle will offer cruises in Europe in the summer of 2025 and that more cruises are opening for 2025-26…
Aurora Expeditions unveils new sustainable food initiatives
Ahead of commencing its Antarctica 2023-24 season later this month, Australian-owned expedition company Aurora Expeditions has announced new developments to the dining options aboard its…
MSC Cruises Revises MSC Sinfonia And MSC Musica East Mediterranean Sailings
Given the geopolitical situation in Israel, MSC Cruises has changed the East Mediterranean itineraries for MSC Sinfonia and MSC Musica.
Haifa, Israel, will be replaced by Istanbul,…
Costa Cruises Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Costa Cruises will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a series of events set from the 19th to the 27th of October in Genoa, where the company’s history began in 1948, with the maiden …
Azamara Unveils 2026 World Cruise, Unique Seven Wonders Experience
Azamara proudly unveils its 2026 World Cruise, a majestic journey setting sail from Miami, Florida, on 6 January 2026.
This grand expedition, concluding in the vibrant city of…
Princess Cruises Unveils Spellbound by Magic Castle
Spellbound by Magic Castle is a collaboration between Princess Cruises and the legendary Hollywood landmark that will enthral passengers aboard Sun Princess when it opens in early 2024.…
Exploris Expedition Cruises selects Resco Systems
Exploris Expedition Cruises have selected Rescompany to provide the onboard digital systems on their first vessel the newly renovated MV Exploris One.
Cruise Saudi recognised for growth of the cruise sector in Saudi
Cruise Saudi’s CEO Lars Clasen was awarded ‘Executive of the Year – Tourism’ at the Middle East Management Excellence Awards ceremony in Dubai.
Princess Cruises unveils Spellbound by Magic Castle
Princess Cruises unveiled Spellbound by Magic Castle, a collaboration with the famed Hollywood icon set to enchant guests aboard Sun Princess when the new ship debuts in early 2024.
Aurora Expeditions is the World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line
Aurora Expeditions, the Australian-owned leading expedition travel company, has been named the ‘World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line’ at the prestigious 3rd annual World Cruise Awards, held…
The Philippines is Asia’s Best Cruise Destination 2023 by World Cruise Awards
The Philippines has proudly clinched the title of Asia's Best Cruise Destination 2023 at the prestigious World Cruise Awards. This notable achievement marks the first time the Philippines…
Explora Journey Celebrated Naming Ceremony Of Explora In New York City
Last week in New York City, Explora Journeys, the luxury travel brand of MSC Group, held the naming ceremony for the ship EXPLORA I.
At the Manhattan Cruise Terminal, the ship’s…
Marella Cruises introduces Starlink across its fleet
Marella Cruises has rolled out Starlink across its fleet, an improved Wi-Fi connectivity and experience on board.
New York Jets and Carnival Cruise Line announce partnership
Carnival Cruise Line and the New York Jets announced a multi-year partnership. The agreement designates Carnival as a “Proud Partner of the New York Jets.”
Seven Seas Grandeur Is The First Cruise Ship To Offer PBS Content At Sea
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has partnered with renowned public broadcaster PBS International to curate and exclusively show 12 captivating documentaries on board its new ship Seven Seas…
P&O Cruises Unveils Winter 2025/26 Collection
P&O Cruises’ new winter 2025/26 holiday collection is on sale from 18 October 2023. It will include new ports of call and itineraries alongside introductory offers, such as a 10%…
Cruise Lines Change Israel Itinerary In Light Of The Conflict
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, numerous cruise companies are cancelling future calls in Israel.
The Israeli ports of Ashdod and Haifa have been dropped off the…
Albatros Expeditions Concludes a Remarkable 2023 Arctic Season
Albatros Expeditions has announced the successful completion of its 2023 Arctic season onboard Ocean Albatros, the company’s newest vessel, which joined the Albatros Expeditions fleet in…
Seven Seas Grandeur Gets Spectacular New Entertainment
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced the premiere of four enthralling entertainment events on its newest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur – A Heritage of Perfection, which will debut in…
Royal Caribbean Announces New Icon Class Ship Name
Royal Caribbean revealed that the name of its next Icon Class ship will be Star of the Seas. While the first Icon Class ship is about 100 days away from service, Royal Caribbean is…
Celebrity Ascent Completes Sea Trials
Celebrity Cruises has announced that the new Celebrity Ascent cruise ship is progressing towards completion. The ship’s first open ocean voyage, sea trials, was completed without…
Princess Cruises Reveals Elevated Culinary Delights Onboard Sun Princess
Sun Princess, Princess Cruises’ incredible next-generation ship, will debut early next year, elevating culinary excellence at sea with an unparalleled array of dining sensations catering…
Princess Cruises Introduces Expansive Vegan Menus
Princess Cruises has embarked on a new culinary journey to satisfy its customers’ changing tastes and dietary demands. Princess Cruises offers a series of specially prepared vegan meals…
Heritage Expeditions announces Photography Workshops with award-winning Photographer Ewen Bell
Pioneering small-ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions announces its partnership with award-winning Australian travel photographer, Ewen Bell offering his bespoke, small group…
Oceania Cruises Announces 2025 Summer Collection of Voyages
More than one hundred new voyages visiting 320 fascinating ports of call across all eight ships, promising unforgettable travel experiences.
Oceania Cruises has revealed its 2025…
Ritz Carlton Second Yacht Ilma Floats Out
The next Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection superyacht, Ilma, floated out of the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, marking a significant construction stage. Senior…
Royal Caribbean Unveils Exclusive Wine Partnership
Royal Caribbean International has established a relationship with Ponting Wines, co-founded by Ricky Ponting, one of Australia’s most recognised cricket players and co-founder of Ponting…
P&O Ferries leads summer surge in UK trade and tourism
Reporting strong increases in summer passenger and freight traffic, P&O Ferries cemented its position as market leader on Europe’s busiest ferry route between Dover and Calais and saw…
Princess Cruises Offers Themed Food And Wine Experience
Princess Cruises is uncorking two specially themed Pacific Coast Wine & Food Experience cruises onboard Discovery Princess, departing 1 October, and Sapphire Princess, sailing 8…
Oceania Cruises Adds Seven 2025 Summer French Polynesia and Hawaii Sailings
Oceania Cruises has announced seven additional exotic summer sailings to French Polynesia and Hawaii in 2025 on board the 670-guest boutique hotel-style Regatta, which will go on sale on…
Virgin Velocity Program Launches Cashless Cruises With Virgin Voyage
Before the cruise line’s debut in Australia in December, Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer reward programme unveiled its first-ever cruise-for-points deal with Virgin Voyages.…
Norwegian Cruise Line encourages Indian cruisers to set sail on its Newest Asia Pacific Itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, has recently launched a series of 14 immersive, destination-rich Asia Pacific itineraries aboard the spectacularly…
Oceania Cruises announces seven new 2025 Summer Sailings to French Polynesia and Hawaii
Oceania Cruises has announced seven new exotic summer sailings to French Polynesia and Hawaii on board the 670-guest boutique hotel-style Regatta in 2025, which will open for reservations on…
Explora Journeys Orders Two New Hydrogen-Powered Ships
Explora Journeys has announced a firm order with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for two hydrogen-powered ships. It is committed to continue its push towards a nett zero-carbon…
Royal Caribbean’s Utopia Of The Seas Floats For The First Time
Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas is closer to its July 2024 debut in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. The game-changing Oasis Class ship floated for the first time…
Carnival Legend To Sail From San Francisco In 2025
Carnival Cruise Line will deploy the 2,124-passenger Carnival Legend in 2025 to continue its seasonal offering from San Francisco, offering alternating 10-day Alaska cruises and four-day…
Hurtigruten Expeditions rebrands as HX
After launching the world’s first expedition cruise in 1896, Hurtigruten Group AS is taking its adventure travel brand Hurtigruten Expeditions to the next level. This includes a new global…
Adulting done right: Royal Caribbean reveals all-new hideaway beach at perfect day at CocoCay
Dialing up the perfect at the one-of-a-kind Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas, Royal Caribbean International reveals the first look at the private island’s first adults-only escape – …
Windstar Cruises announces deployment through winter 2025/26
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has released its sailing schedule through winter of 2025/26, with several deployment moves for its fleet of six ships.
Exploring Greenland with Arctic Umiaq Line and Hurtigruten Norway
Arctic Umiaq Line and Hurtigruten Norway proudly unveil an extraordinary collaboration that beckons travellers to delve into the genuine essence of Greenland's untouched west coast.
APT celebrates the maiden voyage of “Mekong Serenity”
APT has confirmed that the maiden voyage of its hotly-anticipated newbuild ship on Asia's Mekong River, the Mekong Serenity, is underway, as she makes her first sailing of the luxury 15-day …
Oceania Cruises Unveils Magical Holiday Voyages
Oceania Cruises, the world’s top culinary and destination-focused cruise company, offers once-in-a-lifetime holiday voyages on seven small, luxurious ships. Over 40 sailings from Miami,…
Luminosa Sets Longest Ever Sailing On Her Way To Australia
The Carnival Luminosa will sail from Seattle on Thursday on Carnival Cruise Line’s longest-ever voyage.
The 30-night transpacific voyage is part of the company’s Carnival Journeys…
Get ready to party at “Cruise Control 4.0” with Cordelia Cruises
Cordelia Cruises is thrilled to unveil the much-awaited comeback of "Cruise Control 4.0," Asia’s biggest cruise festival.
Top 10 most expensive celebrity yachts
The research, conducted by Yacht Charter experts Ritzy Charters, examined celebrity-owned yachts and their price tags to determine a ranking of the most expensive celebrity yachts on the…
Consumer Demand Prompts Royal Caribbean To Open New Icon Of The Seas Early
Following a record-breaking response to the new Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International is opening the highly anticipated vacation’s following lineup of 7-night adventures from…
NCL announces destination 2024/25 itineraries, including a return to Hong Kong Joe Cusmano 20 mins ago 3 min read
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled immersive, destination-rich itineraries for its 2024/25 season in the region. This fascinating programme includes a 12-day cruise on the luxurious…
Emerald Announces Deployment Through April 2026
Emerald Cruises has launched a new selection of voyages onboard the Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara until April 2026, featuring a brand-new destination—the Indian Ocean and…
Ocean Explorer Grounded in Greenland Remote Area
Ocean Explorer, one of the small expedition cruise ships designed to reach some of the most remote areas of the globe, grounded on Monday, 11 September, in a remote part of Greenland.…
Set Sail on a Spectacular Festive Voyage with Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading- culinary and destination-focused cruise line, invites travellers to experience a once-in-a-lifetime festive season voyage aboard seven of its small,…
Crystal Cruises Unveils 2025 Itineraries
Crystal Cruises has announced its inspiring lineup of 2025 itineraries onboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. Following the brand’s acquisition by the A&K Travel Group,…
Disney Treasure to Unlock New Disney Stories
Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Treasure, will bring Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, and Disney Parks stories to life like never before with new locations and…
Virgin Voyages expands globally, introduces 19 new destinations & 27 new itineraries
Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson’s award-winning cruise line, is introducing 19 new ports and 27 epic new itineraries available through April 2025
Virgin Voyages’ Major Australia Expansion Confirmed
With US$550 million in the bank for his new all-adults cruise line, Richard Branson has made a major announcement.
The cruise line, which will operate in Australia for the first time…
The Advantage Travel Partnership focuses on “Cruise Month”
The Advantage Travel Partnership is rolling out its plans to support this year’s Cruise Month, which the Partnership says includes more marketing activity than ever before.
Demands For A Third Cruise Terminal in Sydney
Industry experts believe New South Wales needs a new cruise terminal to accommodate super-sized ships and surging demand, which may bring up to $2 billion for the state’s economy this…
Virgin Voyages Adds 19 Destinations Plus 27 Itineraries
Virgin Voyages is introducing 19 new ports and 27 exciting new itineraries until April 2025. The new choices span the world, including a return to the UK in response to strong Sailor and…
Oceania Cruises Unveils Allura Maiden Voyage Season
Oceania Cruises has announced the first season of sailings for Allura, the company’s newest ship, which is set to join the fleet in the summer of 2025. The 26 first-season sailings span…
“Disney Adventure”, Disney Cruise Line’s first ship to sail in Southeast Asia
Disney Cruise Line announced the name of its Singapore-bound vessel the Disney Adventure, revealed by Disney Cruise Line President Thomas Mazloum at the Destination D23 Event in Lake Buena…
Oceania Cruises unveils inaugural season sailings for Allura
Oceania Cruises has revealed the Inaugural Season sailings for Allura, its newest ship, due to join the fleet in summer 2025.
AE Expeditions launches ‘Choose Your Adventure’
Australia’s award-winning expedition company, AE Expeditions (part of Aurora Expeditions) has released two unprecedented offers as part of a ‘Choose Your Adventure’ sale for its upcoming…
Norwegian Cruise Line introduces six new land excursions
Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, has unveiled six new immersive shore excursion categories to help guests uncover more of each destination they visit, including…
Alu Design and Modell Møbler combine to create ‘bow to stern’
In a deal financed by Scuderia AS, Alu Design, a provider of high-performance pilot chairs has acquired Modell Møbler, a manufacturer of high-end marine furniture.
Top destinations to chase the summer
Summer may be coming to a close in North America but there are still opportunities across the globe to chase the summer sun and enjoy an endless summer well into fall. For those who aren’t…
AIDA Cruises and Hamburg confirm long-term cooperation
AIDA Cruises and the Hanseatic City of Hamburg set course for further growth in the future together.
Irish Ferries launches Loyalty Scheme for customers
Irish Ferries, the leading ferry operator in Ireland, has announced the launch of its ‘Irish Ferries Club’ loyalty scheme, allowing members access to a host of savings and benefits for…
Discover the magic of the Moselle & Rhine on a 7-day river cruise
Indulging in a glass of locally-produced wine while gazing over verdant valleys – sounds like a dream. For Great Rail Journeys’ customers, it can be a reality on The Magic of the Moselle…
European Waterways announces enhanced wine excursions
Introducing luxury hotel barge guests to the finest wineries in France, guests ‘Sip and Cruise’ in luxury and comfort
Magellan Jets announces partnership with Denison Yachting
Denison is pleased to announce its partnership with Magellan Jets, offering clients exclusive access to remote locations via private jet and yacht charters.
Discover the ultimate luxury: Chartering a yacht around The Islands of Tahiti
With 118 islands spread out in an area roughly the size of Europe, The Islands of Tahiti provide the perfect playground offering travellers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the…
SeaTrek Sailing Adventures expands its expert-led cruises for 2024 with marine biologist, Vincent Chalias
Working on the principle that ‘the more you know, the more you see’, Indonesian expedition cruise operator, SeaTrek Sailing Adventures, has expanded its series of expert-led cruises for…
Cruise Saudi and Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu sign MoU
During the MASAREB Ceremony held in Jazan, the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY), represented by Jazan City for Primary and Downstream Industries (JCPDI), and Cruise Saudi signed…
Cruise Saudi collaborates with COLUMBIA blue, for new cruise line AROYA Cruises
Cruise Saudi is working with globally renowned leaders in the tech and innovation industry for the creation of its new cruise line, AROYA Cruises
Explore Asia’s diverse destinations with Royal Caribbean’s sailings from Singapore
Set sail into a world of excitement and exploration with Royal Caribbean’s upcoming array of sailings from Singapore that visit destinations including Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, China and…
Top ten most popular cruise destinations, as per Brits
New research has discovered the most popular cruise destinations among Brits, with Norway taking the top spot.
Best cruise destinations in the world for food lovers
Foodie holidaymakers seeking the best culinary experience onshore have been told which cruise ports offer the finest cuisine, with Barcelona ranking number one in the world for fine dining.
SeaTrek Sailing Adventures expands its expert-led cruises for 2024 with the addition of marine biologist, Vincent Chalias
Indonesian expedition cruise operator, SeaTrek Sailing Adventures, has expanded its series of expert-led cruises for 2023 and 2024 with the addition of marine biologist, Vincent Chalias,
Aurora Expeditions subsidiary Pacific Travel Partners acquires assets from Vantage Deluxe Travel
Earlier this week Pacific Travel Partners, a subsidiary of Aurora Expeditions acquired the assets from Vantage Deluxe Travel which had been placed under the court's jurisdiction…
Pacific Travel Partners acquires assets from Vantage Travel
Earlier this week Pacific Travel Partners, a subsidiary of Aurora Expeditions acquired the assets from Vantage Deluxe Travel
Cunard enables shore power capability across the fleet
Cunard achieves a ground-breaking milestone as the brand attains the capability for its entire fleet to connect to shore power.
Cruise Saudi shortlisted by the World Cruise Awards, Seatrade Cruise Awards, and Wave Awards 2023
Cruise Saudi has been recognised by some of the cruise industry’s leading awarding bodies; the World Cruise Awards, Seatrade Cruise Awards, and Wave Awards for 2023.
Virtuoso® reveals the network’s Best Cruise Lines of 2023
Virtuoso®, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, announced the winners of the network’s “Best Cruise Lines” awards on Monday, 14th August 14th, at…
Havila Pollux completes the fleet of Havila Voyages
Early Thursday morning, Havila Pollux arrived in Norway from the Tersan shipyard in Turkey, completing the fleet of Havila Voyages. A few hours later she docked behind her sister ship,…
Norwegian Viva debuts in Europe and welcomes first guests aboard
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), with a 56-year history of breaking boundaries, welcomed the very first guests to sail aboard the all-new Norwegian Viva, NCL's highly anticipated new…
Cruise industry to convene in Hong Kong for Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific, 24-26 October 2023
Following a four-year hiatus, Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific returns this fall, bringing the cruise community together in Hong Kong, 24-26 October 2023 at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong,…
How to not be ‘that cruiser’: Essential guide to cruise etiquette
Modern cruising offers passengers a relaxed environment in which to unwind and be themselves but there are still certain rules of etiquette that holidaymakers should keep in mind to…
Lindblad Expeditions partners with Approach Guides to simplify sales for travel advisors
As part of its continued commitment to enhance the brand’s ability to serve its travel advisor partners, Lindblad Expeditions has partnered Approach Guides, with the leading content…
Aqua Expeditions introduces four new sailings for 2024
Aqua Expeditions has announced the addition of four new seven-night sailings, with options for 3- and 4-night sailings, on the acclaimed Aqua Nera in February 2024. The decision comes in…
Oceania Cruises offers a collection of voyages sailing to exotic Tahiti and the Caribbean
Oceania Cruises is offering a captivating array of 100 sailings in Tahiti and the Caribbean in 2024 and 2025, charting lesser-known coastlines and taking travellers to boutique ports and…
VIVA Cruises releases 2024 programme
European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, has launched its 2024 catalogue featuring more than 280 cruises on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Moselle, Rhône and Seine; plus the launch of…
Aurora Expeditions appoints David Tanguay as Global Head of Sales
Aurora Expeditions, Australia’s leading expedition travel company, has today announced the appointment of David Tanguay, who joins the business as Global Head of Sales.
The newly created…
Top ten most popular cruise destinations for Brits
New research has discovered the most popular cruise destinations among Brits, with Norway taking the top spot.
AIDA Cruises is partner of the Festival “GLÜCKSGEFÜHLE”
The GLÜCKSGEFÜHLE Festival will take place at the Hockenheimring for the first time. True to the motto "The Happyness is coming home", for four days everything revolves around music to…
More than 30 Baltic destinations and ports join forces to endorse “Responsible Cruising”
Cruise Baltic has just launched its new strategy ‘Responsible Cruising’. Over 30 ports and destinations in the Baltic Sea region have joined forces to support and endorse forward-looking…
Cruising with kids: 10 tips for stress-free family sailing
Parents wanting to make the most of their cruise holiday this summer have been told how to make trips easy and enjoyable whilst travelling with little ones.
Cruising experts at…
Norwegian Cruise Line takes delivery of Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 56-year history of breaking boundaries, today took delivery of Norwegian Viva, the newest vessel in the now…
Travel Agents enjoy ‘poetry in motion’ with Avalon Waterway’s River Cruise
Travel agents from the US & New Zealand along with Senior Executives of Globus Cosmos & Avalon Waterways enjoyed their time this week aboard an 8-day River Cruise from Arles to Lyon…
TUI River Cruises reports record sales following launch of Nile cruises
TUI River Cruises has reported its best day ever of sales across its portfolio, with a 170% increase in bookings year on year.
Top 10 tips for stress-free family sailing with kids
Cruising experts at Panache Cruises have provided their ten top tips for parents and carers looking to book a trip on the seas away with their children.
The UK’s favourite cruise destinations
Medical Travel Insurance specialists at AllClear Travel analysed data to discover the most Googled cruise-related searches by using a list of terms, such as ‘cruise to X’ and ‘X…
Seabourn Takes Delivery of Second Expedition Ship
The Seabourn Pursuit expedition ship was officially delivered to Seabourn during a maritime ceremony at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy, marking nearly three years of…
Silversea on creating unforgettable journeys in Asia Pacific
Silversea is a luxury cruise line that sets sail with a steadfast commitment to providing exceptional experiences in the Asia-Pacific region. With a rich history spanning several…
Top five tips for solo cruising
Bookings for solo cruise travel are booming as travellers seek the best ways to explore new destinations with others while remaining independent.
Beyond Green partners with Nomadic Expeditions to launch immersive itineraries for sustainable luxury getaways
Beyond Green, a global portfolio of planet Earth’s most sustainable hotels, resorts, and lodges, has launched four new itineraries as part of the brand’s Plan Your Trip program, which…
Aurora Expeditions’ inaugural impact report
Australia’s leading expedition travel company, Aurora Expeditions, has released its inaugural Impact Report 2022-2023. Titled ‘Protecting the world’s wild places’, it marks the first…
APT & Travelmarvel launches Europe 2024 river cruising programme
APT & Travelmarvel has launched its 2024 European river cruising programme online and with the return of a printed brochure that showcases the best of the continent via 17 authentic and…
Ambassador reports strong demand in the Lates market and beyond
Ambassador Cruise Line has experienced its busiest month since the turn of year as guests place no-hassle travel ahead of price in the Lates market.
AROYA Cruises announces Gold Sponsorship of Al Nassr Football Club
AROYA Cruises, Saudi Arabia's recently launched premier Arabian cruise line, part of Cruise Saudi, is thrilled to announce its three-year Gold Sponsorship agreement of Al Nassr Football…
TUI River Cruises launches Nile cruise with fourth ship, TUI Al Horeya
TUI River Cruises has announced a brand-new River Nile cruise set to commence in Winter 2024 with exclusive TUI charter flights to Luxor from London Gatwick and Manchester Airports.
Azamara to host 300 agents onboard for UK & Ireland ship visits this Summer
The upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – is expanding its support for valued trade partners this summer, as the line welcomes 300 agents onboard Azamara…
Uniworld joins inland shipping net zero project
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has released its second Impact Report, detailing progress against its sustainability goals set forth in tandem with parent company The Travel Corporation’s…
AE Expeditions joins Bright as their Expedition Cruise and Polar Specialist
Australia’s award-winning expedition company, AE Expeditions (part of Aurora Expeditions), has been announced as the newest member of the Bright travel agent training consortia and will be…
First Chinese-Built Large Cruise Ship Starts Sea Trials
The first of two sea trials for China’s first newly-built, big cruise ship has begun, marking a significant milestone on the path to the ship’s completion and eventual debut.
The…
MSC Cruises Introduces New Mediterranean Itinerary
Italy, Greece, and Turkey are three of the most popular stops in the Mediterranean, and MSC Cruises has just released a new itinerary for the MSC Poesia that includes all three. The…
Global Hotel Alliance enters landmark partnership with Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) is taking its award-winning loyalty program, GHA DISCOVERY, to the high seas after entering a landmark partnership with Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Regent).
Luxury by Cruise Plus expanded product & enhanced rewards
Cruise Plus, the sister brand of Gold Medal, are delighted to bring their agents their latest development, which showcases the luxury cruise market within their portfolio including…
Aboard the luxurious and sustainable Le Commandant Charcot
They say cruising and sustainability is like oil and water. PONANT’s latest addition to the fleet, Le Commandant Charcot - the very first luxury hybrid electric polar exploration ship…
Journey Beyond partners with Silversea Cruises to launch exclusive ‘Australia by Land and Sea’ Holiday Package
Journey Beyond has launched one of its most extensive packages yet, combining not one, but two iconic rail journeys – The Ghan and the Indian Pacific – with a cruise provided by ultra-luxury…
