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AMADEUS River Cruises has launched its 2027 5-Star Tailor-Made River Cruises brochure featuring a new luxury ship, 30 brand new experiential excursions, a selection of pre-and post-stays and no-fly options on selected itineraries. In addition, to coincide with the launch and to support agents, AMADEUS River Cruises has increased its commission payments on all 2026 and 2027 departures. The 148-page brochure features 15 different itineraries through France, the Netherlands, Ger

Emerald Cruises & Tours has introduced an exclusive Rhône River cruise solely for Spanish and Portuguese-speaking guests. Created exclusively for the Latin American market, this immersive eight-day voyage through southern France combines world-class cuisine, celebrated wine country, rich cultural experiences and the comfort of travelling with Spanish and Portuguese-speaking onboard support. Sailing aboard an award-winning Emerald Cruises’ Star-Ship, guests will journey throu

Luxury expedition line, Seabourn Cruises has unveiled a new offering - The Ruby Collection: a curated series of 54 voyages in 2028 to commemorate the line's 40th anniversary. Spanning its fleet of five luxury ships, the collection features enhanced onboard offerings, exclusive experiences, and access to destinations where larger ships cannot reach. Now open for booking, the Ruby Collection spans the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, Japan, Alaska, Northern Europe, the

Windstar Cruises has announced More Reasons to Say Yes, a limited-time offer that "makes saying yes to an intimate yacht voyage even easier." Available on new bookings made between 1st July and 17th November 2026, the promotion combines a complimentary All-Inclusive upgrade worth more than £1,000 for two guests on a seven-night voyage, a reduced £300 per stateroom deposit and additional loyalty savings for Yacht Club Members — all while putting the spotlight on Windstar's mos

Crystal Cruises has released new details about Crystal Grace, introducing a collection of thoughtfully designed family and outdoor spaces that will "elevate the guest experience" aboard the brand's newest ship set to debut in 2028. A new outdoor destination for families Located on deck 11, Crystal Grace's dedicated youth area has been designed as a vibrant gathering place where younger guests can enjoy the freedom of open-air play while surrounded by the sea. The space will f

Explora Journeys has unveiled details of its new food and beverage, wellbeing and entertainment experiences for ‘A Serene Mediterranean’ – the Winter 2026-2027 Journeys Collection of EXPLORA II. Highlights include: Immersive Culinary Discoveries: Shore-to-Table experiences, featuring local market visits and chef-led masterclasses in Palermo, Marseille, Barcelona, Bari and Brindisi, alongside exclusive Meet the Winemaker experiences at celebrated Mediterranean vineyards and es

Holland America Line has announced Zuiderdam as the next ship in its Holland America Evolution programme, bringing signature Pinnacle Class experiences as part of the line's largest fleet update in its 153-year history. In addition to revealing the newest ship to be part of this fleet enhancement, Holland America Line also is releasing renderings of the new Pinnacle and Bridgeview Suites for the first time—offering an inside glimpse into this new stateroom category that is a

Luxury small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has appointed Carla Hines as manager, sales operations and enablement, a newly-created role focused on making it easier for teams and partners around the world to sell Windstar’s style of small-ship exploration and immersive cultural discovery. Based in the UK and reporting into Windstar’s managing director, global commercial Helen Beck, Ms Hines will support the company’s global commercial teams by improving sales processes, too

MSC Cruises has announced that MSC World Asia will feature the largest Venchi chocolate experience ever seen at sea, bringing the premium Italian chocolate brand and new exclusive offerings to guests. The partnership with Venchi reflects MSC Cruises’ ongoing commitment to enriching its onboard offering through collaborations with leading experts. The new flagship will cater to every taste and temptation when it begins sailing the Mediterranean from December 2026. It will offe

Viking Cruises has announced two new river voyages for 2030 that will offer guests the rare opportunity to experience the world-renowned Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, which has been performed every 10 years for nearly 400 years.

The passengers travelling on Princess Cruises‘ Majestic Princess over the past week around Britain and Ireland must have thought they were in the Mediterranean. The weather has been so good that lots of sunscreen was required.

Carnival Corporation has been included in the inaugural TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 list, recognising the company for excellence in employee satisfaction, sustained financial performance and sustainability achievements.

Carnival Cruise Line has revealed details of its newest ship, Carnival Destiny – which is also the first of the company’s new Ace-Class ships – holding the traditional steel-cutting ceremony for the vessel in Italy at Fincantieri’s shipyard.

MSC Cruises has appointed Rob Scott to the new role of Senior Advisor, Guest Experiences & Growth Strategy – UK & Ireland; a newly-created role by the cruise giant.

Emerald Cruises & Tours has unveiled one of its most exciting deployments yet. Launching exclusively for November 2026, Emerald Cruises has introduced two new 13-Day Seychelles & Indian Ocean Adventure sailings aboard Emerald Kaia, the brand’s newest luxury yacht.

ITTN’s Katie Doyle had the privilege of attending Legend of the Seas’ inaugural sailing with 4,000 trade, press and business representatives from around the world last week. Departing from Malaga, Katie went on a 4-night cruise to Rome joining 120 Irish travel trade and their partners as they had the opportunity to experience firsthand the incredible entertainment and activities onboard the brand new ship! Legend of the Seas is officially the largest cruise ship in the world

Oceania Cruises has announced its 2027 Specialty Cruises programme, bringing together destination‑rich itineraries and hosted experiences where cuisine, culture and personal connection take centre stage. The line’s 2027 Specialty Cruises offer guests unique opportunities to engage with renowned guest hosts and celebrated experts while exploring some of the world’s most evocative regions. From the sun-drenched Mediterranean and historic Baltic shores to captivating Japan, thes

Welcome onboard Legend of the Seas, Royal Caribbean‘s newest ship and the third addition to its Icon Class ships in its Royal fleet. This 250,800-gross-ton-mega-ship features 18 decks and stretches 365 metres long, offering next-level attractions like the largest waterpark at sea, eight distinct neighbourhoods, and the highly anticipated Royal Railway Legend Station. On Monday morning, ITTN’s Katie Doyle joined Irish travel trade as they embarked on a 4-night adventure saili

On 18 June, Travelmarvel – the premium river cruise and escorted touring brand of APT Travel Group – hosted the inaugural meeting of its newly established River Cruise Advisory Panel in Dublin. Bringing together key partners and leading voices from the Irish travel and cruise industry, the panel served as a collaborative forum for key partners and respected voices among the cruise industry to share insights, exchange best practices, and explore opportunities to grow awareness

Riviera Travel is celebrating a standout mid-year performance in the trade, with passenger numbers and revenue both delivering impressive double-digit growth thanks to the continued support and dedication of its valued travel agent partners. Year-to-date results show UK trade passenger numbers have increased by 27% year-on-year, while revenue has grown by 33%. This strong performance reflects sustained demand across both river cruises and escorted touring, as well as the fant