Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral has returned to the Port of Tyne to begin a four-month programme of inspiring sailings from Newcastle. Between February and September 2026, guests can look forward to 17 carefully crafted cruises departing from the city, with durations ranging from one‑night sailings to 14‑night explorations. The varied programme Read more
SeaDream Yacht Club begins its 25th anniversary year in 2026, marking a quarter century since founder Atle Brynestad introduced a new vision for life at sea—one shaped by the freedom and intimacy of yachting rather than traditional cruising. Founded in 2001, SeaDream Yacht Club emerged from Brynestad’s belief that luxury Read more
Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Conquest has returned to Miami after a 12‑day dry dock at Grand Bahama Shipyard, debuting several upgrades, including the addition of a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, reimagined spaces for teens and families, an expanded casino and refreshed retail venues. The Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge honors military veterans and Read more
Margaritaville at Sea has announced its most expansive and diverse slate of itineraries ever for Paradise in 2027, featuring new Caribbean destinations, longer voyages, and the return of some of the cruise line’s most beloved sailings from Palm Beach, Florida. The 2027 deployment marks Paradise’s most ambitious season to date, combining authentic, culturally rich destinations, deeper access to Read more
As travellers increasingly seek out experiences that go beyond crowded ports and one-size-fits-all cruising, Windstar Cruises is leaning into what it does best: offering intimate small-ship journeys with uncommon access and deeper cultural discovery. That approach comes into full focus with the opening of bookings for Windstar’s winter 2027-2028 season, Read more
Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, is marking a significant step in elevating the onboard experience for guests, introducing major enhancements onboard Silver Spirit. Since its launch in 2009 and its lengthening and renovation in 2018, Silver Spirit has set a new standard in experiential luxury cruising. Following the successful transformation Read more
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, today announced it has signed an agreement with Fincantieri to construct a fourth vessel in its groundbreaking Prestige‑Class series, scheduled for delivery in 2036. It will follow the highly anticipated debut of Seven Seas Prestige in December 2026, with the second and Read more
Celebrity Cruises continues to set new standards for culinary innovation, with the premium vacation brand today awarded Forbes Travel Guide’s first-ever Five-Star rating for a restaurant at sea. Le Voyage on Celebrity Xcel – a restaurant in partnership with renowned chef Daniel Boulud, Celebrity Cruises’ global culinary ambassador – joins an elite Read more
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Princess Cruises invites guests to sail from sea to shining sea with commemorative voyages exploring some of the country’s most breathtaking coastlines. From The Great Land of Alaska’s glacier-carved wilderness and Hawaii’s volcanic islands to the historic charm of New Read more
MSC Cruises is delighted to announce that it has been named ‘Best Family Cruise’ at the Junior Travel Awards. This accolade recognises its outstanding commitment to family experiences across its fleet and celebrates MSC Cruises’ ability to cater to children, teens and parents alike, while delivering shared holiday memories at Read more
Packing for a holiday shouldn’t feel like revision for an exam. And yet, for many people, it does. Lists get longer, suitcases get heavier, and there’s always that nagging feeling you’ve forgotten something important. Cruises seem to cause particular uncertainty. What do you wear on board? How formal is formal? Read more
The evolution of Royal Caribbean’s Artist Discovery Program continues on board the newest Icon Class vacation, Legend of the Seas, this summer. Designed to provide local, emerging artists with the opportunity to showcase their work to global audiences, the program has expanded to give artists across the Caribbean and Central America the opportunity to Read more