Michelin-starred chef Kevin Fehling will once again be welcoming guests in person at THE GLOBE on board the EUROPA in 2027
On the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship EUROPA, culinary delights take centre stage all year round. In 2027, three-starred chef Kevin Fehling will be on board for seven cruises, captivating guests in his restaurant THE GLOBE with his unmistakable culinary style. (more…)
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The 2029 season with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises once again promises first-class service, exceptional cuisine and extraordinary cruise experiences. From spectacular coasts, island worlds and metropolises around the globe to some of the most remote regions on earth – the EUROPA and EUROPA 2 as well as the expedition ships HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC spirit offer their guests a diverse range of perspectives of the world.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed plans for its annual conference in 2027, with a refreshed format on offer to agents.
Seabourn is encouraging travelers to plan their next voyage of exploration with the launch of the new “Explore Beyond Event,” a limited-time offer providing up to $2,000 USD in Shipboard Credit per suite on select sailings in 2026 through 2029. 





Princess Cruises becomes the first global cruise line to launch a native app in ChatGPT, bringing trusted, real-time cruise planning directly into the leading AI platform. 

In recognition of International Coastal Cleanup Day on Sept. 19, Carnival Cruise Line brought ship and shoreside team members and community partners together for a coastal cleanup initiative spanning destinations and homeports around the world, reflecting the cruise line’s ongoing commitment to healthier oceans and coastal communities.
Explora Journeys plans to bring its all-suite ships, European hospitality, and luxury-focused approach to river cruising, joining a growing group of brands sailing both oceans and rivers.
Foyle Port is set to conclude its most successful cruise season to date, with a record number of scheduled cruise calls and passenger volumes in 2026.
MSC Cruises has announced a new global partnership with the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, becoming the event’s Global Cruises Partner as the world-famous sailing competition prepares to take place in Naples, Italy, in 2027.
Celestyal, the Mediterranean boutique cruise line has unveiled its shore excursions for its new winter Eastern and Western Mediterranean deployments, with 190 experiences available to book now.
Virgin Voyages marked its two-millionth guest booking on Sept. 24 by surprising a repeat guest at its Miami terminal and announcing an extension of its Sailing Club benefits.
Sapphire introduces a new approach to destination discovery centered on uniqueness, authenticity, access and meaningful human connection. 

MSC Musica has entered the Palumbo Malta Shipyard for a 45-day refurbishment that will add an MSC Yacht Club, new restaurants, and upgraded public spaces.
Ambassador Cruise Line is entering the German market with the former Oceania Sirena.
Hong Kong is having a moment with British travellers, with bookings to the destination through cruise tour operator, Cruise Nation up 31% year-on-year, as holidaymakers look beyond traditional long-haul favourites and towards multi-destination itineraries across Asia.
As summer turns to winter, Boat Bike Tours offers active, immersive and easy escapes to three of the world’s most iconic destinations when they’re at their best. 

Royal Caribbean Group and Sandals Resorts today announced the signing of an agreement to form a partnership in the all-inclusive resort space with a 50% investment from Royal Caribbean Group. 


Scenic Group has opened early access to its 2028 luxury Europe river cruising and land journeys collection, unveiling new itineraries, enhanced land extensions, with more ways for guests to combine and explore. 
A leader in Antarctic air-cruise experiences, Antarctica21 will be operating cruisePAL onboard their two boutique vessels, the Magellan Discoverer and Magellan Explorer.
MedCruise, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports, concluded its participation last week at Seatrade Cruise Med 2026 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, following two days of meetings, networking, knowledge exchange and industry discussions bringing together the Mediterranean cruise community and the wider international cruise sector. 