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Viking Takes Delivery of Newst River Ship for Egypt: 'Viking Ptah'
Viking Cruises has taken delivery of the company’s newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Ptah. The delivery ceremony for the Viking Ptah took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.
Viking Cruises has taken delivery of the company’s newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Ptah. The delivery ceremony for the Viking Ptah took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.
Aug 131 min read


NCL Opens Bookings for Summer 2028 Season: 450+ Voyages Across 20 Ships and 51 Countries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has opened bookings for its Summer 2028 itinerary season, featuring over 450 voyages across 20 ships, giving travellers early access to popular destinations with the cruise line’s global deployment.
Aug 137 min read


Seabourn Opens Bookings for Winter 2028-29 Caribbean Season
Luxury and expedition cruise specialist, Seabourn has opened bookings for its winter 2028-2029 Caribbean season.
Aug 133 min read


MSC Cruises to Bring Extra Wellness Features to 'MSC World Asia'
MSC Cruises has announced a significant wellness addition to its MSC World Asia ship.
Aug 132 min read


CLIA Unveils Details of 2027 RiverView Conference: Taking in Budapest, Bratislava & Vienna
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced details of its 2027 RiverView Conference, which will celebrate the event's 15th anniversary with a two-night sailing through three of the Danube's iconic capitals. Taking place from March 5-8, delegates will be hosted onboard one of three ships - AmaSofia, Riviera Radiance or VIVA TWO - each sailing a two-night cruise from Budapest to Vienna, offering breakfast, dinner and entertainment. Delegates will also get to ex
Aug 122 min read


MSC Cruises Unveils Onboard Halloween Entertainment Plans
MSC Cruises has announced it will bring Halloween to life across its fleet this October, with a full programme of themed entertainment running on every ship from the 1st to the 31st of October. The line-up includes parties, quizzes, arts and crafts and live shows for guests of every age. With the entertainment built into the sailing and included in the fare, there’s no planning required, so families can simply turn up and take part, whether that’s a dance lesson, a costume co
Aug 122 min read


Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils Leadership Team of 'Seven Seas Prestige' Ship
Regent Seven Seas Cruises - the ultra luxury line of NCL Group - has revealed the senior officer team that will lead Seven Seas Prestige, the inaugural vessel in Regent’s first new ship-class in a decade, into service ahead of her highly anticipated debut this December. Led by Captain Luksa Kristovic, the seven senior officers bring more than 150 combined years of maritime and hospitality expertise, years of experience working together across The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet®
Aug 125 min read


Travel Centres Announces Royal Caribbean, Silversea & Celebrity as Joint Headline Sponsors of November Annual Conference
Travel Centres, Ireland’s largest agency consortium, has announced Royal Caribbean - along with sister brands Celebrity Cruises and Silversea as returning joint headline sponsors of this year’s conference which takes place at Lawlor’s Hotel, in Naas, Co. Kildare on November 6th & 7th. This year’s keynote speaker is Jo Rzymowska MBE (formerly Vice President and Managing Director of Celebrity Cruises in EMEA). Other speakers confirmed so far for this year’s event are Kevin Kell
Aug 121 min read


Celebrity to Bring 'Celebrity Beyond' to Southampton in 2028; Marking First European Appearance since 2023
Celebrity Cruises has announced that Celebrity Beyond will sail from Southampton in summer 2028, marking the award-winning Edge Series ship’s return to Europe for the first time since 2023. Offering seven-to-14-night sailings, guests can explore some of Europe’s most spectacular destinations across Norway, Iceland and Scandinavia. Beginning in November 2026, Celebrity Beyond will also offer an elevated onboard experience with new venues, including Orange Peele Bar and Grille,
Aug 112 min read


National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions Announces 2028-29 Deployment
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has announced its highly anticipated 2028–29 deployment, unveiling a new season of voyages that will bring travellers deeper into the fjords, take them farther into the South Pacific and provide them with more time to explore polar ice regions. Building on a 60-year heritage of expedition expertise, the new, expanded and returning itineraries are meticulously developed and timed to align with peak moments in nature and delivered by exp
Aug 114 min read


Azamara Cruises Unveils 36 New 'AzAmazing Evening' Events for 2027
Azamara Cruises has unveiled its collection of 36 new AzAmazing Evenings® for 2027, expanding its signature line-up of exclusive evening experiences designed to bring travellers closer to the heart of every destination. Launched in 2011 exclusively for passengers of Azamara, AzAmazing Evenings are one-of-a-kind, complimentary events that celebrate the people, traditions, music, and artistry of destinations around the world — from the islands of Hawaii and the fjords of Northe
Aug 113 min read


Scenic Unveils Early Access to 2028 Europe River Cruise Season
Luxury cruise group Scenic has unveiled early access to its 2028 Europe River cruise season. The new season sees the introduction of updated itineraries, elevated land extensions and new tours across key regions. The programme is designed to deliver deeper immersion, longer stays and flexible cruise‑and‑land combinations, all in Scenic’s ultra‑luxury, truly all‑inclusive style. New extensions in France and Central Europe join reimagined river and land journeys, including Spec
Aug 113 min read


Virgin Voyages Impresses with Valiant Lady
ITTN's Katie joined key travel trade on Friday for a wonderful cruise ship visit on Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady as she docked in Dun Laoghaire Harbour for the first time ever!.
Aug 114 min read


Marella Cruises Expands Alcohol-Free Drinks Offering
Marella Cruises is expanding its drinks offering with 18 new alcohol free cocktails, six 0% ABV spirits, four 0% wines, plus non-alcoholic beer and cider alternatives.
Aug 101 min read


Celebrity Cruises Unveils 2028-29 Worldwide Programme
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its 2028 and 2029 deployment, featuring an expansive Europe season and extraordinary journeys across all seven continents. The lineup brings new ports of call, extended seasons in sought-after destinations, and more opportunities to discover every corner of the world. For the first time, four Edge Series ships — including a renewed Celebrity Beyond — will sail Europe, while immersive itineraries span Alaska, Asia, Australia, New England, and Sou
Aug 105 min read


Carnival Corporation Aiming to Lower Carbon Emissions by 25% by 2029
Carnival Corporation - the world's largest cruise company, through its ownership of Princess, Cunard, Costa and more - has announced a new sustainability target to achieve a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 2029, measured on an available lower berth days basis compared to its 2019 baseline. After successfully reaching its 2030 goal five years ahead of schedule – cutting GHG emissions intensity by 20% in 2025 – the company raised its original target
Aug 73 min read


Oceania Cruises Launches 'Curated Conversations' Talk Series with Stars of Film, Tech and the Arts
Luxury cruise line Oceania Cruises has launched a new onboard entertainment series called Curated Conversations - featuring discussions with influential figures from the worlds of technology, film, culture and the arts. Debuting on select sailings in 2027, Curated Conversations will welcome speakers including Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Inc., aboard Oceania Allura™ and Karen Allen, the acclaimed actress and director best known for her role in "Raiders of the Lost Ark,"
Aug 72 min read


TTC Tour Brands Unveils Reimagined Groups Programme for Travel Agents
TTC Tour Brands has unveiled its enhanced Groups Programme; delivering its most significant set of improvements to date across Scheduled Groups, Custom Groups, Small Groups and Trafalgar River Cruises. Designed to make group travel easier to book, simpler to manage and more rewarding, the enhancements provide travel agents with greater flexibility, stronger benefits and an even more seamless booking experience across Trafalgar, Insight Vacations and Costsaver. "Group travel c
Aug 63 min read


MSC Reveals Details of New Beach Destination 'Catalina Sugar Beach' in Dominican Republic
MSC Group has revealed the details of a new beach destination on Catalina Island, off the coast of La Romana, Dominican Republic. The destination has been named Catalina Sugar Beach and operated in partnership with other brands, is receiving enhancements to create a premier leisure destination in the region. Operated in partnership with CTL Maritime and Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, the destination is receiving significant enhancements to create a premier leisure destinatio
Aug 63 min read


Crystal Cruises Announces Fincantieri Order for 3rd Next-Generation Ocean Ship
Crystal Cruises has formally announced a contract with Fincantieri for the construction of its third next-generation ocean ship. The vessel, scheduled for delivery in 2034, is covered by the option exercised in 2024 and reflects Crystal's continued investment in the future of luxury cruising. The new vessel will join Crystal Grace, currently under construction at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard, scheduled to debut in 2028, along with her sister ship arriving in May 2031. Toge
Aug 62 min read
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