As travellers increasingly prioritise health, self-care and personal wellbeing, MSC Cruises is introducing a new era of wellness at sea. Launching across the fleet throughout 2026, the enhanced MSC Aurea Spa experience transforms the traditional cruise spa into a comprehensive wellness and beauty destination, bringing together luxury spa rituals, advanced Read more
Carnival Cruise Line, an official America250 partner, hosted a patriotic celebration today honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary aboard Carnival Pride at the Port of Baltimore. As America’s cruise line, sailing from more U.S. homeports than any other line, the event kicked off a series of America250 homeport community celebrations. Carnival welcomed local community partners, Read more
Driven by strong demand for Asia voyages, Windstar Cruises is expanding its presence in the region with the launch of its 2028/2029 Asia season aboard the 112-suite Star Seeker. As of June 2026, bookings for Star Seeker’s 2027 Asia voyages have nearly doubled ahead of the same time last year, Read more
Crystal have announced that multi-award-winning singer and actress Vanessa Williams will join guests aboard Crystal Serenity for a special sailing departing 23rd November 2026, offering an exceptional way to begin the festive season. Celebrated for her extraordinary versatility across music, television and stage, Williams has captivated audiences worldwide with chart-topping Read more
Starboard, the company reimagining retail for the world’s leading vacation brands, is partnering with Carnival Cruise Line and Diageo to introduce a limited-edition Bulleit Bourbon as part of their celebration of America’s 250th anniversary this year. The single-barrel bourbon will be available exclusively in retail stores on 14 Carnival ships Read more
On a typical day at sea, the horizon stretches endlessly, bathed in sunlight and framed by the rhythm of waves. But every so often, nature stages an extraordinary spectacle that transforms this familiar view into something utterly surreal: a total solar eclipse. When the Moon passes precisely between the Earth Read more
American Cruise Lines christened American Maverick in Newport, Rhode Island during the ship’s inaugural 9-Day New England Islands cruise, sailing roundtrip from Providence, Rhode Island. The celebration took place on board with guests, crew, community partners, and many employees from the Line’s headquarters in Connecticut. American Maverick is the newest small cruise ship in the country and Read more
TUI River Cruises has launched its winter 2027 programme, featuring TUI Elara’s first winter season and bringing the total to three ships on the Rhine including new Belgian ports. TUI Luzia will offer Douro sailings, plus solo sailings on TUI Elara and TUI Aria on the Rhine marking the line’s biggest winter launch to date. The Read more
Oceania Cruises has unveiled its new 2028 & 2029 Collection of Voyages, featuring more than 230 itineraries across the globe. Sailings range from seven to 180 days and include more than 60 overnight port stays. Opening for bookings on 17 June 2026, this double launch of two full future seasons gives guests and travel advisors greater time and flexibility to plan their journeys well ahead. Iconic cities such as Read more
Marella Cruises, TUI’s UK cruise line, has announced the return of its adult only country music themed cruise, ‘Country Rhythms’ on Marella Explorer for November 2027. The themed cruise will include a country music lovers dream line up of live singers and acts, which will be announced at a later Read more
Holland America Line continues to build on its premium beverage program with the evolution of its Single Barrel Series, introducing an expanded collection of highly allocated bourbons and ryes for 2026. Following last year’s expansion to nine single barrels, the program grew in 2026 with 13 distinct single barrel selections Read more
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed The Next Course, a new wave of culinary experiences featuring restaurants and bars launching on Carnival Festivale in 2027 and Carnival Tropicale in 2028, and with new innovative dining experiences now being rolled out across the fleet. Carnival carries more than six million guests and serves over 100 million meals annually, giving Read more