SeaDream Yacht Club has been named to the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2026, one of the publication’s most prestigious editorial distinctions, recognizing the world’s most exceptional travel experiences as selected by its editors. The Gold List reflects the travel experiences Condé Nast Traveler’s editors found most exceptional over the past Read more
Windstar Cruises has officially taken ownership of its newest all-suite yacht, Star Seeker, following a handover ceremony on 15th December at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The 224-guest yacht is the first new build in Windstar’s Star Class and marks a major milestone in the small ship Read more
Hebridean Island Cruises has launched the 2027 itineraries for its iconic ship, Hebridean Princess, featuring a new photography cruise, a new European voyage of discovery to the Netherlands, four exciting ‘Footloose’ walking itineraries and a return to the south coast of England and London’s Tower Bridge. All itineraries are available Read more
Royal Caribbean officially marked the debut of Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in The Bahamas with a ribbon cutting ceremony just days ahead of welcoming its first vacationers on Dec. 23. Royal Caribbean executives and Bahamian government officials gathered at the all-new beach club to celebrate the launch and highlight the deep collaboration between Read more
Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, announced today the 2028 winter and spring season itineraries aboard Crystal Serenity. The programme features warm-water sailings across the Caribbean, Central America and the Amazon, followed by a spring transatlantic crossing to the Azores. Guests can enjoy unhurried days in port, regionally inspired Read more
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, celebrated a momentous milestone in Seven Seas Prestige’s construction journey as the ship floated from dry dock on November 27, 2025. As the first new ship class for Regent in 10 years, Seven Seas Prestige will usher in a new legacy for Read more
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has been named Best for Solo Travellers at Cruise Critic UK’s 17th Annual Best in Cruise Awards for the second-year running. The prestigious awards celebrate the best cruise lines and destinations of the year, as selected by Cruise Critic’s expert editorial team and based on reviews and Read more
Virgin Voyages has a simple message for travelers who love to get out and explore the world: if you’ve stayed loyal to brands that promised to reward wanderlust but feel like you aren’t being valued as much as you used to, jump on board Virgin Voyages because they’re ready to Read more
AIDA Cruises, market leader for cruises and third-largest tour operator in Germany, is about to successfully complete its second comprehensive shipyard project as part of the AIDA Evolution future initiative with AIDAluna. Five more Selection ships will be brought up to peak condition by 2028. Next is AIDAbella from January Read more
Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam is back in service with a fresh look and new features following a two-week dry dock in the Bahamas. Guests embarked the Vista-class ship in Miami on Dec. 6, 2025, for a 17-day Eastern & Southern Caribbean cruise, showcasing upgrades like a redesigned Crow’s Nest, added ocean view staterooms Read more
American Cruise Lines has announced that 2026 promises to be the company’s most extraordinary year ever highlighting 11 new U.S. itineraries and 3 brand new small ships. Sailing year-round, the company will honor the country’s 250th birthday on its portfolio of domestic itineraries exploring coast-to-coast—including new cruises on the Great Lakes, the Arkansas River, Read more
Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, together with ITM Group and Hutchison Ports ECV, unveiled plans for Ensenada Bay Village, a new shoreside destination inspired by the culture and natural beauty of Baja California, Mexico. The unveiling took place during a formal project presentation held on Friday, Read more