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Explora Journeys EXPLORA III Elevates Summer 2026 With Extraordinary Northern Europe Journeys, Solar Eclipse Experience And Scenic Transatlantic Discovery

Setting off on her maiden voyages on 3 August, EXPLORA III invites guests to experience a more refined expression of summer travel. From the quiet majesty of the Norwegian fjords to the cinematic coastlines of New England, each Journey has been thoughtfully designed to foster deeper connection through longer stays, Read more

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Discover The Mediterranean With Free Flights On Selected Sailings From Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Holidaymakers chasing warmer days can swap the UK’s autumn chill for Mediterranean sunshine, with free flights on selected sailings with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. On the 30th September, Fred. Olsen’s smaller ship Balmoral, will set sail on a Grand Voyage around the Mediterranean and Atlantic Islands, which unfolds across six individual itineraries. Highlights Read more

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Virgin Voyages Kicks Off Its First-Ever Alaska Season Today

Virgin Voyages is officially heading north. Today, the award-winning, kid-free cruise line kicks off its highly anticipated Alaska season with sailings from Seattle aboard Brilliant Lady. The brand is introducing two new Happenings Cast members, a Cultural Heritage Guide from Alaska Native Voices, destination-inspired dining built around Alaska’s freshest seasonal Read more

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Princess Cruises Earns Prestigious 2026 International Five Star Diamond Award For Makoto Ocean And The Butcher’s Block by Dario

Princess Cruises, a world leader in premium cruising, announced that two of its standout specialty dining venues, Makoto Ocean and The Butcher’s Block by Dario, have been honored with the prestigious 2026 International Five Star Diamond Award, recognizing excellence in culinary innovation, quality and service. The International Five Star Diamond Read more

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Marella Cruises Rolls Out Reusable Coffee Cups Fleetwide After Successful Trial

Marella Cruises, in partnership with hotel logistics services provider Apollo Group, is rolling out reusable coffee cups to all guests onboard its fleet of ships, after a successful trial on Marella Explorer, to support TUI’s commitment to the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative.  During the three‑month trial, around 3,500 takeaway drinks were served each week at The Coffee Port, the ship’s Premium Read more

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Glaciers. Wildlife. Small-Ship Style: Windstar’s New Star Seeker Begins Inaugural Alaska Season

As Windstar Cruises’ new Star Seeker yacht navigates Alaska for the first time this month, the cruise line is already looking ahead, opening bookings for its 2028 Alaska cruise season. The Alaskan itineraries feature a collection of small-ship voyages designed to bring travellers closer to glaciers, wildlife and remote communities. Read more

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Children Under 16 Cruise For Free With CroisiEurope’s 2026 Summer Family Club Programme

Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has released details of its summer Family Club programme featuring free child places for under 16s, supervised kids clubs, specially designed menus and child-friendly excursions. The summer Family Club programme is available on the following itineraries: Five- and seven-night Douro cruises round trip from Read more

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