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The most anticipated floating hotel opening of the year has the ocean as its address. Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, shares the onboard world of EXPLORA III. More than Read more
Celebrity River Cruises today announced a commitment for 10 new ships that will expand its European river cruise fleet to 20 vessels by 2031. The announcement marks the start of construction, with the first steel Read more
MSC Cruises has announced upgrades to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the cruise line’s private island in The Bahamas. The island will receive new facilities to enhance the guest experience and an extended pier to Read more
Royal Caribbean Group has announced a series of agreements with the Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA) shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France to secure the construction of its highly anticipated Discovery Class ships that will redefine how Read more
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, invites discerning travelers to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a collection of 2026 Alaska and New England voyages. These thoughtfully designed itineraries offer an Read more
Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, announced today the introduction of the Owner’s Suite aboard Crystal Grace, marking a first for this type of category for a Crystal ocean vessel. Building on last month’s reveal of Read more
Marella Cruises has announced its headline acts for its 30th Birthday sailings with live performances from Fleur East, Boyzlife and La Voix. The special sailings across the fleet of five ships will be celebrating TUI’s UK cruise line’s milestone from May 1st 2026 onwards and will also Read more
Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess, at 115,875 tons and accommodating 2,670 guests, added two specialty dining venues – Makoto Ocean and Princess’ signature, guest‑favorite steakhouse Crown Grill, further elevating the onboard culinary experience. Reservations are now Read more
MSC Cruises and BWT Alpine Formula One Team sailed into the history books, with the team becoming the first in the sport’s history to reveal their car colours on board a cruise ship. The team’s Read more
23rd January 2026 marked the 60th anniversary of a defining moment in expedition travel. Sixty years ago today, Lars-Eric Lindblad led the first group of non-scientific travellers to Antarctica, opening one of the world’s most Read more
The 22nd January 2026 saw a star-studded cast take to the stage for a sold-out Letters Live show at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. The line-up of readers included Benedict Cumberbatch, James Corden, Toby Read more
Some people love spreadsheets, colour-coded itineraries and booking things months in advance. Others love the idea of a holiday, but not the endless decisions that come before it. Choosing where to go. Comparing hotels. Working Read more