Virgin Voyages has long set out to deliver a different kind of cruise experience, one built on emotional connection, self-discovery and the spirit of the sea. That vision has come to life visually in the form of the mermaids: symbolic figures at the helm of each Lady Ship. Now, the Read more
Carnival Valor has returned to service after a comprehensive dry dock, with significant upgrades that elevate guest comfort and add new features, including a new WaterWorks aqua park and a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge. The ship welcomed its first guests aboard in Barcelona, marking the debut of its enhancements, and will now sail Read more
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, the pioneer of modern expedition cruising, today unveiled the researchers selected for the 2025 Arctic season’s Visiting Scientist Programme, an initiative that creates a platform of opportunity by bringing National Geographic Explorers and other respected scientists to hard-to-reach locations for scientific data collection, while also connecting them Read more
Marella Cruises has launched its newest gastropub concept restaurant, Piccadilly’s, across the entire fleet of ships, which will be available within the all-inclusive offering from June 2025. Piccadilly’s, the third new restaurant to launch in the main dining areas across all ships, brings guests a relaxed British dining experience with Read more
Windstar Cruises is making dreams of Polynesian bliss come true with an exclusive offer of complimentary economy airfare between Los Angeles and Tahiti on select 2025–2026 Air + Hotel cruise packages. Valid from now until 31st July 2025, travellers booking one of three signature Tahiti cruise experiences as part of Read more
SeaDream Yacht Club has revealed details of 16 new Caribbean voyages spanning 28 of the most exclusive destinations of the Caribbean, including idyllic beaches and yachting harbours, from the spectacular Virgin Islands to glorious Grenadines, in November and December 2027 – with New Year’s voyages extending into January 2028. Each Read more
Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has revealed details of its new Amazon itineraries which will launch in 2027 onboard luxury newbuild, the RV Brasilian Dream, and offer a unique eco-tourism experience along the Amazon River, the Rio Negro, the Solimões, the Arapiuns and the Tapajós up to the Colombian Read more
TUI River Cruises will debut new sailings on the River Danube for winter 2026 with new Serbian and Croatian ports of call. The winter itineraries will go on sale from 3 July 2025, offering 33 sailings across the entire fleet from November 2026 – April 2027. For TUI Aria’s first Read more
Crystal, a leader in exclusive and innovative F&B experiences at sea, unveiled a new chapter for its Scoops Gelato Bar today through an exclusive collaboration with Badiani, one of the world’s most esteemed artisan gelato makers. Guests aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity can now savour a newly curated selection Read more
Mein Schiff Flow is a second of two next-generation InTUItion class cruise ships, designed for dual-fuel operation (Liquefied Natural Gas – LNG and Marine Gas Oil – MGO) and built by Fincantieri at its Monfalcone shipyard. A sister ship to Mein Schiff Relax, delivered in February 2025, the new unit Read more
Holland America Line have announced a new slate of cruises taking guests to prime locations throughout Europe to witness some of nature’s most stunning phenomena. Those seeking to sail in the shadow of the sun during the 2027 solar eclipse can now book one of two cruises departing summer of 2027. Also Read more
Celebrity Cruises is making its classic Solstice Series ships new again. The brand is investing more than $250 million to modernize these best-in-class ships, starting with Celebrity Solstice in 2026. Guests can look forward to eight new experiences, including four new-to-sea spaces, and many redesigned favorites which elevate everything that makes these ships unforgettable. Read more