Oceania Cruises® Launches Two Epic 180-Day Around the World Cruises for 2028 and 2029 Aboard Oceania Aurelia™
Oceania Cruises® has unveiled the inaugural sailings for Oceania Aurelia™, set to debut in late 2027, which include the launch of two epic 180-day Around the World voyages for 2028 and 2029 and two Grand Voyages of more than 70 days each. (more…)
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The National Geographic Society, in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions, is proud to announce the 2026 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship cohort.
Hurtigruten has appointed Jordan Freese as its first-ever Group Sales & Operations Manager for North America. She comes directly from Incredible Adventures, where she was the General Manager. 
With guest expectations evolving and new luxury brands emerging, Seabourn continues to focus on exceptional staff, personalised service and curated global experiences, as Mark Tamis shares with Laura Hyde. 
Family-owned Tor Shipping is no stranger to hard work, and it is this dedication that has returned the company to pre-coronavirus levels of business.
Nassau Cruise Port welcomed United States Ambassador to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, His Excellency Mr. Herschel Walker, for a courtesy call and site visit last week.
Dream Cruises continued its 10th anniversary celebrations with a standout experience aboard the Genting Dream, hosting a special two-night cruise from Singapore to Melaka featuring acclaimed chef Tommie Lee, popularly known as “Chef French Papa” from Culinary Class Wars.
In honor of Koningsdag on April 27 in the Netherlands, Holland America Line announced a new partnership with Bols, the world’s first cocktail brand and a company rooted in Dutch heritage and craftsmanship.
A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship off West Africa has escalated, with additional cases identified and further medical evacuations under consideration.
Travel advisors can profit from selling customized pre- and post-cruise itineraries in Europe, say the planning experts at Eurobound. 
Carnival Corporation has broken ground for its new global headquarters in Miami. 
Azamara Cruises proudly announces a new partnership with Approach Guides as the centerpiece of its 2026 Travel Advisor Appreciation Month.
Leading travel technology company positions for next phase of growth
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. 

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. 
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. 




