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European river cruise specialist Riviera Travel has announced additional support measures for agents and guests being impacted by poor river conditions on parts of the Rhine and Danube. Since river disruption began in early July, Riviera Travel has enhanced support for travel agent partners and guests through a dedicated incident task force and its new Travel Updates Hub, which is updated twice daily with the latest operational information and sailing updates. Working closely

Expedition cruise specialist HX Expeditions has become the first commercial line to call at Old Harbor, an Alutiiq community on Kodiak Island, marking a significant milestone in the company's ongoing commitment to community-led exploration in Alaska. The visit took place on Sunday, August 2nd, aboard MS Roald Amundsen, the world’s first hybrid battery-powered expedition ship, during HX's Alaska & British Columbia | Inside Passage, Bears and Aleutian Islands voyage. Located o

Crystal Cruises has appointed Captain Placido Libro as master of Crystal Serenity. Effective August 14, Captain Libro succeeds Captain Birger J. Vorland, who recently concluded his distinguished career of nearly five decades of service with the brand. A highly accomplished seafarer with more than four decades of maritime experience, Captain Libro brings extensive operational expertise, leadership and technical knowledge to his new role. Since joining Crystal in 2024 as direc

Windstar Cruises has promoted Augustus Lonsdale to the newly created role of director of international sales, reflecting a growing focus on building momentum across its international markets and strengthening the company’s commercial investment in this region. Previously head of UK sales, Mr Lonsdale will now work closely with Helen Beck, managing director global commercial to drive Windstar’s international sales strategy, with a particular focus on strengthening relationship

Ahead of its official grand opening on 4th September 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has today unveiled the very first look at Great Tides Waterpark - a brand new, six-acre adventure zone on its private Bahamian island, Great Stirrup Cay. Designed for both thrill seekers and families, it brings a host of industry firsts and regional exclusives to the Caribbean. Key Highlights Include: ● Adrenaline thrills: 19 waterslides, including Breakwater Blasters (the Caribbean'

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched the Floating Pastry Academy, a new three-year pastry and baking excellence initiative developed in partnership with The Butter Book, further strengthening Regent’s commitment to Epicurean Perfection and continuous professional development across the fleet. View the latest instalment of Regent's Pride Behind Every Plate video series, highlighting the Floating Pastry Academy, here. The Floating Pastry Academy represents Regent’s belief tha

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