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Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Europe season, offering travellers more opportunities to explore the continent with expanded sailings across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and beyond.

Explora Journeys has officially named EXPLORA III in Barcelona, welcoming the brand’s first LNG-powered ship to the fleet and marking the halfway point in its vision of six extraordinary ships redefining ultra-elegant ocean travel – and has embarked on her maiden voyage to Lisbon. Following her early delivery in Genoa on 23 July 2026, EXPLORA III embarked on an exclusive Prelude Journey through the Mediterranean before arriving in Barcelona for today’s official Naming Ceremon

Atlas Ocean Voyages has unveiled Extraordinary Expeditions, a new collection of immersive extended voyages aboard Atlas Adventurer, the world’s first luxury expedition sailing yacht debuting in November 2028. Designed for travellers seeking deeper cultural discovery, each Extraordinary Expedition offers an enriched journey across Asia and Africa, paired with exclusive privileges available only to guests sailing these longer itineraries. The Grand Odyssey Expedition is an 128-

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has revealed details for Cruise Week, which this year will take place from September 14-20. The annual, agent-focused event is designed to promote cruising and help raise awareness of the holiday options available via media and promotions. Throughout the week, CLIA will encourage agents, cruise lines and industry partners to share their offers, advice and experiences. This can be carried out in-person at special Cruise Week events

The MSC Foundation and Asociación Vellmarí have launched “Shallow Bays of the Mediterranean”, a new three-year programme combining restoration, marine education and community engagement.

Azamara Cruises has partnered with American Wine School to introduce an exclusive onboard enrichment experience: the WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines presented by American Wine School. Launching on select sailings beginning aboard Azamara Quest in December 2026, where guests will also be among the first to experience the latest enhancements introduced through the brand’s fleet-wide Azamara Forward renovation initiative, the programme gives guests the unique opportunity to earn a

MSC Cruises has revealed new retail offerings onboard its MSC World Asia ship. Whether searching for the perfect gift, a luxury statement piece, or a unique keepsake, guests will find a curated collection of boutiques and world-renowned brands all in one dynamic shopping destination at sea.​ Guests can experience the lively outdoor World Promenade, where luxury boutiques line the open-air waterfront setting, and the elegant indoor World Galleria, where shopping, entertainment

Holland America Line has opened bookings for Zuiderdam's first collection of voyages following the ship's transformation through Holland America Evolution, the cruise line's largest fleet investment in its 153-year history. The ship's enhancements will debut April 2, 2028, as Zuiderdam returns to service in the Mediterranean before spending the summer sailing from Amsterdam on voyages throughout Northern Europe and Iceland. From the vibrant cities and coastal cultures of Sout

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced reimagined spaces and additions to its Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem ships, including the brand-new adults-only Vibe Beach Club and an enhanced Thermal Suite in the award-winning Mandara Spa and Salon. “Listening to our guests and delivering exceptional experiences across our fleet is at the heart of what we do,” said Marc Kazlauskas, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “These recent transformations bring some of our most beloved a

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) - the cruise group which owns NCL, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises - has posted a strong financial performance for the second quarter of 2026. Group revenue was up by nearly 5%, year-on-year, to $2.6bn; while adjusted net income amounted to $222m. “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings delivered a solid second quarter with profitability ahead of guidance. At the same time, we continued to advance our strategic priorities to strengt

River cruise line VIVA Cruises has launched a limited-time groups offer, available on all of its 2026 and 2027 itineraries. New group bookings (a minimum of 10 guests) that are secured by October 31, 2026, will benefit from a complimentary shore excursions package, comprising: Two excursions for all departures of up to six nights Four excursions for all departures of seven nights or more The cruise line’s 2026 and 2027 itineraries feature its newest ship and first in the VIV

Viking Cruises has taken delivery of the Viking Dagur, the company’s newest Viking Longship. The Viking Dagur was built at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany. The 190-guest Viking Dagur joins the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art sister ships and will sail Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. “We are proud to welcome the Viking Dagur to our award-winning river fleet,” said Leah Talactac, President and CEO of Vi

MSC Cruises has announced the sales opening of its summer 2028 Alaska season, the third for the company. The season will begin on April 24th 2028 and will see MSC Poesia sail weekly 7 night Alaska itineraries from Seattle under September 18th 2028. The newly enhanced MSC Poesia has recently completed a major refurbishment and now features a brand-new MSC Yacht Club, the cruise line’s luxury “ship-within-a-ship” concept offering 69 elegantly appointed suites, 24-hour butler

Luxury and expedition cruise line Silversea has appointed Nicola McNeish as Senior Director of Sales, UK & Ireland, effective from the end of September 2026. Reporting to Andreas Nuessel, Silversea’s Managing Director, UK and EMEA, Ms McNeish will lead Silversea's UK & Ireland trade sales strategy, nurturing the brand’s strong relationships with local trade partners while strengthening its position within the luxury cruise market. Ms McNeish brings more than 20 years of ex

MSC Cruises has appointed Roberto Bruzzone as President of the company. Based at the company’s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Mr Bruzzone will work closely with the leadership teams worldwide to support the continued growth and development of MSC Cruises’ fleet, operations and people. He brings more than 20 years of experience in the cruise industry, having held senior operational and executive leadership roles across major global cruise companies. Throughout his career

TUI River Cruises has announced TUI Luzia, the first purpose-built ship for the brand, was floated out in Kladovo, Serbia marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Scheduled for delivery in June 2027, TUI Luzia will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries on the Douro Valley in Portugal. “The float out of TUI Luzia marks another significant milestone for TUI River Cruises and our longstanding partnership with Concordia Damen,

Twenty-five years ago, Princess Cruises helped transform the future of cruising in Alaska by becoming the first cruise line to connect a ship to Juneau's hydroelectric shore power system. Today, that pioneering partnership continues to serve as a model for ports around the world while delivering lasting environmental and community benefits. Since 2001, Princess Cruises, the City and Borough of Juneau and Alaska Electric Light & Power (AEL&P) have worked together to connect cr

Marella Cruises has announced its headline acts for its adults-only themed cruise, ‘Electric Sunsets 80s vs 90s’ including legendary pop star, Tiffany; Martin Kemp; and Claire Richards (from STEPS). The themed cruise will set sail in April 2027 and will be the ultimate music showdown at sea. The legendary pop star, Tiffany, known for her UK number one hit single “I Think We’re Alone Now” will be headlining the themed cruise. Tiffany is best known for setting a record as the y

Oceania Cruises is spotlighting the latest round of its acclaimed Wellness Discovery Tours - featuring everything from practicing tai chi in Bangkok, to dance therapy in Colombo, to yoga and wine tasting in Santorini. Responding to a growing interest in wellness experiences, Oceania Cruises offers more than 50 Wellness Discovery Tours in destinations throughout Asia, Europe and South America, as luxury travellers are increasingly seeking journeys that allow them to learn new

VIVA Cruises has unveiled a new bespoke AI-powered platform as part of its travel agent toolkit. The ‘AI Travel Advisor’ is now live on the river cruise line’s website and can be accessed by clicking the star symbol located on the right-hand side of the page. Users can input their own specific preferences – such as destination, travel duration, interests, travel style and budget – which the system will use to then suggest suitable available itineraries. Follow-up questions ca