British luxury cruise line Cunard marked a landmark moment today as the world’s only ocean liner, Queen Mary 2, took centre stage in New York Harbor for Sail4th 250, the centrepiece of the United States’ 250th Independence Day celebrations. Anchored in a prime position, Queen Mary 2 gave guests front-row Read more
Hebridean Island Cruises has announced that the 48-guest Hebridean Princess is to star in an hour-long documentary exploring Scotland’s Highlands and islands which will premiere on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV on 6th July 2026. The documentary, which is produced by Elevé in partnership with Hebridean Island Cruises, is Read more
Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has been recognized with 16 Awards of Excellence at the 2026 Wine Spectator Awards — the most earned by the brand. The honors were awarded to Silversea’s signature French restaurant, La Dame, and the dining venue of its immersive S.A.L.T. culinary concept, S.A.L.T. Kitchen, Read more
Royal Caribbean has announced a new partnership with Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity ahead of the July 2026 European debut of Legend of the Seas. Featuring the hit Broadway musical Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Legend will bring the partnership to life onboard, offering guests meaningful ways to support the charity and raise vital Read more
Marella Cruises, TUI’s UK cruise line, has unveiled its winter 2027 programme, confirming Marella Discovery 2 will turn into a permanent adult-only ship where the ocean cruise line will invest in four new adults-only onboard concepts. The entire fleet of five ships will be homeporting out of six European and Read more
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