Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has departed on its Grand South Pacific Expedition 2026 – a 77-day voyage from Fremantle (Perth), Western Australia, to Valparaiso, Chile, aboard Silver Cloud. The voyage calls at 57 destinations in 11 countries, tracing Australia’s Kimberley coast before continuing through the South Read more
Carnival Cruise Line has become the first cruise line to partner with Sneaker Impact, a Miami-based organization dedicated to keeping footwear out of landfills, to launch a new shoe recycling initiative across its U.S. fleet. The program gives guests and crew an opportunity to give unwanted shoes a second life while supporting Read more
Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line has revealed the first artists set to take the stage at Zac Brown’s Same Boat live music venue aboard the all-new Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber, featuring performers selected through a nationwide talent search and live showcase held earlier this year in Nashville. Developed in collaboration with three-time GRAMMY Award Read more
Launching in 2027, Riverside Luxury Cruises is bringing a new dimension to the Donauradweg (Danube Cycle Path) with a new 15-day, 14-night itinerary that pairs active exploration with total comfort. Guests cycle at their own pace along one of Europe’s most scenic routes, while their ship – Riverside Mozart – Read more
American Cruise Lines has announced the names of two more U.S.-built small ships: American Beauty, a new riverboat for the Mississippi that will launch in 2028, and American Rhapsody, another new riverboat for the Columbia and Snake Rivers that will launch in 2029. These riverboats represent the 29th and 30th ships in the Read more
Hebridean Island Cruises has launched its 2027 Lord of the Glens brochure featuring four six- and seven-night itineraries sailing the Caledonian Canal, the Great Glen and the west coast islands, as well as an expanded August programme, three brand new guest speakers and a dedicated music cruise. The sailings take Read more
The installation of the spectacular dragon sculpture aboard MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC World Asia, is now complete, marking a key milestone as the ship moves closer to welcoming its first guests. Currently under construction at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, MSC World Asia will begin Mediterranean cruises from 4 December 2026, offering seven-night itineraries to some of Read more
A journey around the globe, crossing vast oceans and discovering some of the world‘s most fascinating natural landscapes and culturally rich destinations is an experience to treasure for a lifetime: Vasco Da Gama, operated by Stuttgart-based cruise specialist Nicko Cruises, will embark on another extraordinary world cruise in November 2027. Read more
Travellers looking for an alternative to Venice can set their sights on Slovenia’s coastal town of Koper, an overlooked Adriatic destination that combines Venetian architecture, waterfront cafés and historic squares where local beers are £3[1] and a glass of Slovenia wine is £3.50. Nestled on Slovenia’s short but picturesque coastline Read more
Disney Cruise Line have revealed a first look at plans for the Grand Hall and distinct exterior artwork for Disney Believe, including character sculpture models for the ship’s stern and artwork that will be embossed on its bow. Like its sister ships – the Disney Wish, the Disney Treasure and Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the industry leader in delivering freedom and choice in experiences with uncompromising hospitality, today revealed the new standout wellness and dining offerings coming to Norwegian Aura, its largest ship to date and the newest evolution of the award-winning Prima Plus Class, designed to give every guest the freedom Read more
Virgin Voyages, the award-winning, adults-only cruise line, recorded the biggest revenue day in company history on Thursday, Aug. 13, surpassing its previous Black Friday 2025 record and marking the latest milestone in a year of tremendous momentum for the brand. The record day was fueled by extraordinary demand for Virgin Voyages’ first Scandinavia and Read more