Azamara Cruises Launches Partnership with Approach Guides in Celebration of Travel Advisor Appreciation Month
Azamara Cruises proudly announces a new partnership with Approach Guides as the centerpiece of its 2026 Travel Advisor Appreciation Month. (more…)
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Riviera Travel has announced its Travel Advisor Appreciation Month incentives for 2026, including the chance to win a VIP experience at the 2027 ASTA River Cruise Expo—featuring a conference ticket, deluxe balcony cabin, and round-trip airfare—alongside $75 gift cards on bookings and a $3,000 grand prize. 
Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL) proudly celebrates the 15th anniversary of its dedicated travel advisor program, Partners First, with a cruise vacation sweepstakes to commemorate its unwavering long-term commitment to the travel agent community.
With travelers from six continents, 92% occupancy, and the debut of a hybrid-electric vessel ahead, the company enters its next chapter from a position of strength.
With two new Star Class yachts joining its fleet — Star Seeker in December 2025 and Star Explorer arriving in late 2026 — Windstar Cruises is giving travel advisors the tools to capitalize on expanded inventory. 
Oceanwide Expeditions is still dealing with a serious medical situation on board the m/v Hondius, which is currently off the coast of Cape Verde. 
It’s never too early to start thinking about 2028 summer vacations, as MSC Cruises officially opened sales today for its Summer 2028 Caribbean program.
The new Le Havre Verrazzano Cruise Terminal complex is due to be commissioned in autumn 2026, bringing together three modern terminals designed to welcome ships and passengers efficiently. 
Over one and a half days, the Summit offers a rich blend of keynote presentations, high-level panel discussions, interactive sessions, networking opportunities and social events.
Holland America Line today announced itineraries for its two 2028 Grand Voyages, thoughtfully designed journeys shaped by years of guest feedback and a shared appetite for discovery measured not in days, but in continents crossed and time well spent ashore. 
Oceanwide Expeditions has announced the exceptionally rare feat of successfully landing on all three main islands in the Tristan da Cunha island group, some of the most remote, isolated, and ecologically significant sites in the world.
The internationally renowned choreographer Rafael Bonachela celebrated the world premiere of a very special work on board the EUROPA 2, which also marked the start of a further collaboration with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. 



“¡Todos a bordo!” brings together over 500 students in a pioneering initiative led by the Port Authority of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and driven by MedCruise Board Member Luz Marina Espiau Moreno. 

Heather McMahan and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for 25 years, are set for Round Two of the Heather McMahan Absolutely Knot Cruise, a four-day cruise experience sailing May 2-6, 2027, from Miami, FL to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas aboard the luxurious Norwegian Jewel. 
Global Ports Holdings, the world’s largest cruise port operator, announced the appointment of Saffet C. Tinaztepe as Executive Vice President, Capital Markets and Strategic Projects.
Dream Cruises and skincare brand Kiehl’s teamed up for a three-night skincare and wellness experience aboard the Genting Dream. 

