American Cruise Lines has announced that brand new riverboat, American Encore, passed Sea Trials with flying colors and is already underway along its journey to the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest. American Encore is the finest new riverboat in the world and the latest gem in the company’s groundbreaking series of Read more
TUI River Cruises has announced the signing of two new build ships for the next generation of river cruise ships at TUI Aria’s Christening in Frankfurt. The move signals TUI’s continued commitment to growing its River Cruise brand. The two new‑build vessels will grow TUI River Cruises’ fleet from six ships in 2026 to a programme Read more
Royal Caribbean is unveiling its most exciting Australian summer yet with all-in holiday adventures and the debut of Royal Beach Club Lelepa, the Southern Hemisphere’s first Royal Caribbean exclusive cruise destination for a holiday like no other. From October 2027 to April 2028, travellers can look forward to more short getaways, weekend departures and Read more
MSC Cruises is inviting travellers to plan their best holiday ever with its Easter Flash Sale, offering savings of up to 45% on selected 2026 and 2027 sailings. Whether it’s the sun-soaked Mediterranean, the tropical Caribbean, the stunning landscapes of Alaska, or the vibrant cultures of Asia, MSC Cruises delivers Read more
Marella Cruises has announced the launch of its enhanced “Suite Service Max” for its customers across its entire fleet of ships. Beginning this Summer 2026, TUI’s UK ocean cruise line, is offering guests staying in Royal Suites, Voyager Suites and Executive Suites a refreshed collection of premium benefits designed to Read more
Celebrity River Cruises has unveiled a new standard for river travel today with an extensive destination discovery program that features four unique experience categories, each designed for guests to take home stories no one else can provide. Local insiders lead the Storyteller Series and Skillmaster Series, while the Keys to the City Series gives guests Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, have celebrated the christening of Norwegian Luna in Miami. As the latest ship in the Company’s fleet, Norwegian Luna will offer a wide range of onboard experiences for every type of traveler and be the newest ship to call to the Caribbean with itineraries that visit both of NCL’s resort-style destinations, Great Stirrup Read more
Under the golden sunshine and surrounded by Sailors, First Mates, media, and Crew, Sir Richard Branson announced something that’s never been done before — and won’t be done again quite like this. In 2027, all four Lady Ships are meeting at sea. On Feb. 16, 2027, the 100% kid-free Virgin Read more
Princess Cruises has announced that Star Princess has been recognized as a 2026 Women’s Health Travel Award Winner. The honour recognizes Star Princess in the “Best Cruises for a Mind-Body Escape” category for delivering exceptional wellness experiences at sea. Selected by the editors of Women’s Health following firsthand reporting and on-site evaluation, Star Read more
Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has successfully concluded its 2025/2026 Antarctica season. Between October 5, 2025, and March 5, 2026, Silver Endeavour, Silver Cloud, and Silver Wind welcomed guests on 38 voyages to the region’s dramatic landscapes – demonstrating the power of immersive, expertly led exploration. This comes ahead of Read more
This July, with Hebridean Island Cruises, island hop through the Hebrides on a magical ‘Pedal the Hebrides’ cruise that visits six islands, each with its own distinct character and atmosphere, from the white shell sands of Barra, the stunning scenery of the Uists, the Isle of Harris with its spectacular Read more
After completing a 16-day dry dock in Marseille, Carnival Dream is returning to Galveston with several refreshed spaces, further anchoring Carnival Cruise Line’s four‑ship lineup at the Texas homeport. Highlights include a new Dreams Studio, where guests can capture professional photos, along with a new Carnival Adventures Store for booking shore excursions. The additions complement refreshed retail Read more