Viking Vesta, the second of a new series of cruise ships that Fincantieri is building for the shipowner Viking, has been delivered at Ancona shipyard. The ceremony was attended by Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking and by Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager of the Fincantieri Merchant Ships Division. With a Read more…
As SeaDream Yacht Club’s megayacht, SeaDream II, entered the narrow Trollfjord in northern Norway, the crew had a special surprise in store for the 100 guests on board: towered by steep snow-capped mountain tops, they opened the marina, deployed the ships water slide and let the guests slide directly into Read more…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is set to appear in an upcoming episode of a new behind-the-scenes TV series filmed at the Port of Dover. Featuring on episode four of ‘Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port’, airing on Channel 4 on Monday 23rd June at 8pm, the focus will be on the operations of Read more…
New research conducted by TUI River Cruises, TUI UK&I’s river cruise line, has revealed a definitive list of home comforts that Brits must have when they go an abroad holiday or river cruise from taking their must-drink teabags (21 percent), everyday toiletries (37 percent), well-loved headphones (31 percent), favourite chocolate Read more…
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury and expedition travel, is expanding its culinary programme to deepen guests’ connection to the destinations they explore. From elevated menus inspired by global flavours to expanded chef-led shore excursions and reimagined onboard dining concepts, these enhancements reflect Seabourn’s commitment to creating authentic and immersive dining Read more…
Carnival Cruise Line announced today it will launch its new loyalty program with a cruise industry first, adding new features, new ways to earn status, new reward categories and a new name: Carnival Rewards. The new program will take effect in June 2026, providing guests plenty of time to learn about Read more…
Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, is providing guests with MORE value for their vacation dollar with the hottest deals at sea for voyages to this Summer’s most sought-after destinations in Europe and Alaska. Summer is here, which means the kids are out of school, the weather is heating Read more…
American Cruise Lines announces their biggest and most exciting season of New England cruises—featuring 9 itineraries and 5 small ships, including the newest cruise ship in the country, American Patriot. American Patriot is the flagship in the company’s new Patriot Class series. The brand-new 130-passenger ship passed Sea Trials with flying colors and will embark on Read more…
Luxury cruise line Cunard has launched a distinctive new global brand campaign, introducing the confident new line: “Why cruise when you can Cunard”. Created by Supernova, the7stars’ in-house creative production studio, the campaign launches with a 60-second hero film directed by Christian Larson and invites like-minded travellers to experience Cunard’s Read more…
Virgin Voyages has long set out to deliver a different kind of cruise experience, one built on emotional connection, self-discovery and the spirit of the sea. That vision has come to life visually in the form of the mermaids: symbolic figures at the helm of each Lady Ship. Now, the Read more…
Carnival Valor has returned to service after a comprehensive dry dock, with significant upgrades that elevate guest comfort and add new features, including a new WaterWorks aqua park and a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge. The ship welcomed its first guests aboard in Barcelona, marking the debut of its enhancements, and will now sail Read more…
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, the pioneer of modern expedition cruising, today unveiled the researchers selected for the 2025 Arctic season’s Visiting Scientist Programme, an initiative that creates a platform of opportunity by bringing National Geographic Explorers and other respected scientists to hard-to-reach locations for scientific data collection, while also connecting them Read more…