Riviera Travel Announces New Ship, the Riviera Reflection
Riviera Travel has announced that a new ship, the Riviera Reflection, will join its fleet in 2027, according to a company statement. (more…)
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Tauck waives solo supplement on more than 250 itineraries
Ultra luxury river cruise line Tauck has waived its solo supplement on more than 250 departures in 2026. (more…)
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Oceania Cruises® Reveals Oceania Sonata™ Maiden Season Voyages
Oceania Cruises unveiled a first look at the itineraries of Oceania Sonata™, the first ship in its all-new Sonata Class debuting in August 2027. (more…)
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Strong Cruise Demand for 2026 Signals Industry Shift, Driven by Younger Travelers and High-End Expedition Cruising
New data from Internova Travel Group reveals rising interest in luxury yachts, short cruises and expedition voyages. (more…)
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Rockland Postpones Cruise Ship Discussions Again
The city has postponed a Jan. 26 meeting at which discussion of possible changes to cruise ship policies and a tax relief program were to be held. (more…)
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French Country Waterways Offers Special Summer Sale of 30% Off Select Upper Loire Sailings
Famous for its Sauvignon Blancs (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Quincy, Reuilly), the Upper Loire enchants visitors with its rolling vineyards, dramatic river landscapes, and quaint villages steeped in French history. (more…)
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With longer Europe seasons, river lines inch close to year-round operations
The weather may be chilly in the winter, but river cruising is heating up. (more…)
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Azamara Cruises Honors Industry Leaders with 2025 Travel Partner Awards
Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line celebrated for its late nights, overnights, and Destination Immersion®, is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 Travel Partner Awards. (more…)
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Atlas Ocean Voyages Unveils Elevated Brand Identity, Reinforcing Its Position As A Leader In Year-Round Luxury Expedition Cruising
Atlas Ocean Voyages unveils a bold evolution of its brand identity, an elevated positioning that reflects the experience travelers encounter aboard its modern fleet of purpose-built expedition yachts: World Navigator, World Traveller, and World Voyager. (more…)
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Atlas Ocean Voyages to build luxury expedition sailing yacht
Atlas Ocean Voyages today announced that it is currently building its first-ever luxury expedition sailing yacht, a next-generation newbuild platform that represents a significant milestone in the company’s continued evolution and growth within the luxury expedition cruise industry. (more…)
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Celestyal Cruises fleet meets in Arabian Gulf during 2025/26 winter season
Celestyal Cruises‘ two-ship fleet met in the Arabian Gulf for the first time this week, with the Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery crossing paths while operating their respective winter deployments in the region. (more…)
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Cruise Ship ‘Leak’ Sends Water Flooding into Cabins, Impacting Multiple Passengers
Multiple cruise passengers were left wading through water in their cabins last week due to flooding on an MSC Cruises voyage. (more…)
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Corazul Cruceros to Launch New Cruise Brand for Spanish Market
Corazul Cruceros has announced the launch of a new cruise brand developed specifically for the Spanish market. (more…)
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StarVista Live to Mark Its 75th Music Cruise in 2026. Leading Theme Music Cruise Producer Will Sail Nine Cruises in 2026
StarVista LIVE, a leader in luxury themed music cruises, will mark a major milestone in 2026 as the company reaches its 75th voyage since launching in 2010. (more…)
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Uniworld Announces 50th Anniversary President’s Cruise Onboard New S.S. Emilie. President & CEO Ellen Bettridge to Host Exclusive Sailing
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces its Golden Anniversary President’s Cruise for 2026, hosted by President and CEO Ellen Bettridge in celebration of the brand’s 50th anniversary. (more…)
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New Disney Adventure cruise ship stops in Florida ahead of launch
Disney Cruise Line marked a milestone in its multi-year expansion on Jan. 15 as its highly anticipated new ship, the Disney Adventure, arrived to Port Canaveral, Florida following a nearly two-week transatlantic crossing from the shipyard in Germany. (more…)
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The Baltic Sea is not an alternative: it is part of the future of cruising
Cruising is entering a new phase. As travel trends shift toward authenticity, sustainability and emotional value, Northern Europe – and the Baltic Sea in particular – is increasingly aligned with the expectations of tomorrow’s cruise passengers. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Hosts Exclusive Melbourne Evening With Jannik Sinner, Previewing New Collaborative Onboard Wellness Programme
Ahead of the Australian Open, Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, hosted an exclusive evening with world tennis champion and Global Brand Ambassador Jannik Sinner at Stokehouse, St Kilda on 13th January. (more…)
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Ambassador Cruise Line Partners with Boom Radio to Launch ‘One More Dream’ for Aspiring Musicians in London and Hamburg
In a groundbreaking partnership, Ambassador Cruise Line and Boom Radio are set to ignite the dreams of performers hoping for a second shot at stardom. (more…)
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Swan Hellenic adds SCUBA diving options to Raja Ampat voyages
Swan Hellenic has introduced dedicated SCUBA diving programs on four East Asia expedition cruises exploring Raja Ampat, operating aboard the boutique expedition ship SH Minerva. (more…)
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CLIA Awards finalists revealed after record nominations
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the finalists for its 23rd Cruise Industry Awards for Australasia after a record level of nominations from across the region’s travel agent community. (more…)
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Seven spectacular new ships make their debut in CLIA online showcase
Seven of the most anticipated new cruise ships of 2026 will be showcased in an online education series for Australasian travel agents hosted next month by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). (more…)
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American Encore Excels on Passenger Metrics
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce that new riverboat American Encore is on schedule for its May 2026 debut and inaugural season cruising the Columbia and Snake Rivers. (more…)
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Proposal unveiled to build port for mega-sized cruise ships in Manatee County
Plans are in the works for a new major cruise ship port next to environmentally sensitive Rattlesnake Key in Manatee County, it was announced Friday. (more…)
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Planned cruise ship voyages from China to Busan rise 21-fold in 2026: Gov’t
The number of Chinese cruise ship operations from China to Korea’s southeastern port city of Busan is expected to surge 21-fold on-year in 2026, government data showed Monday, amid the country’s temporary visa waiver scheme for Chinese tourists. (more…)
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Abu Dhabi cruise traffic to rise 27% in 2025–26 season
UAE capital eyes record 174 calls after being named ‘World’s Best Cruise Destination 2025’. (more…)
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Michele Saegesser on her return as Viking’s vice president of sales
After retiring as Viking’s vice president of sales and national accounts last year, Michele Saegesser has officially returned in the same role. (more…)
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Cruise Europe at Sea takes place in February on board MSC Splendida
Cruise Europe (CE) is taking to the sea on board MSC Splendida on February 7, providing its members with a four-day immersive educational on both the cruise business and experience. (more…)
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Oslo Is One Of Norway’s Most DIY-Friendly Cruise Ports
Oslo is one of the few cruise ports where sightseeing buses can make sense. However, cruise passengers who do a little homework can save money and see more of Norway’s capital in less time. (more…)
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Skjolden: growth but not without planning
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Viking’s ship design strategy: Strength is in repetition
“If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all.” More than once, Viking founder and CEO Torstein Hagen has said this about his river and ocean ships, which are famous for their sameness: the same public spaces, the same Scandinavian-inspired design and decor. (more…)
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Strategic meeting between Heraklion Port Authority and Heraklion International Airport of Crete on cruise homeport development
A strategic meeting was held between Mr Minas Papadakis, Chief Executive Officer of Heraklion Port Authority S.A., and Mr Nikos Anastasiou, Chief Executive Officer of Heraklion International Airport of Crete S.A., focusing on strengthening Heraklion’s position as a competitive cruise homeport in the Mediterranean. (more…)
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Best cruise lines of 2026: Consumer Reports
Cruising is having a moment. AAA projects that a record 21.7 million U.S. travellers will book an ocean cruise in 2026, marking a 52 percent increase over the last six years. (more…)
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Heritage Expeditions Announces Two New Voyages with First Wave 2027-28 Season Sale
Pioneering small-ship expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions has released two brand new voyages exploring rarely-visited destinations in both Micronesia and the Kimberley with the launch of their First Wave 2027-28 Season Sale aboard 140-guest flagship Heritage Adventurer. (more…)
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Ponant to deploy two vessels in French Polynesia
Ponant Explorations Group will expand its operations in French Polynesia from the 2026–2027 northern winter season by deploying two vessels in the region, broadening its range of itineraries and destinations. (more…)
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Ketchikan set to surpass Juneau in cruise passengers for the first time, due to limits set in capital city
Cancellation of sailings by Royal Caribbean enough to narrowly tip the balance in favor of Alaska’s southernmost port, CBJ tourism manager says. (more…)
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Cruising Into 2026: Data Reveals Longer, Smarter Cruise Planning
Travelers are gearing up for the 2026 cruise season, and they’re planning earlier than ever. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Invites Kids Named Dorothy, Henry and Shirley to Sail for Free on Wiggly-Themed Holidays in 2026
Royal Caribbean is kicking off a Wiggly summer like no other, partnering once again with Australia’s beloved The Wiggles for another bold season. (more…)
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Celebrity Cruises Reveals Four New European-Inspired Festivals On Celebrity Xcel
Experience the Mediterranean like never before in Summer 2026, as Celebrity Xcel erases the line between ship and shore with The Bazaar, a first-of-its-kind destination immersion experience. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Group Rolls Out New Points Choice Loyalty Program
Royal Caribbean Group has announced the introduction of Points Choice, part of a new program designed to give loyal guests the freedom to earn points across any of its three brands and apply them where they matter most, regardless of the ship they’re sailing. (more…)
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