MSC Cruises have spoken of their new year-round operation from La Romana, Dominican Republic starting November 2026. In the presence of the Dominican Republic Minister of Tourism, David Collado, the cruise line committed its year-round operation from a brand-new homeport in La Romana, in the south of the Dominican Republic Read more
Amadeus River Cruises has unveiled its 2027 5-Star Tailor Made River Cruises programme, featuring 30 new shore excursions, a brand new luxury ship on the Rhine and Danube and savings of up to £1,041 per person if booked before 28th February 2027. This is the earliest that Amadeus River Cruises has ever Read more
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, unveiled a first look at the itineraries of Oceania Sonata, the first ship in its all-new Sonata Class debuting in August 2027. Now available online for preview with bookings opening on 28 January 2026, Oceania Sonata’s inaugural season features 22 sailings from August 2027 through April 2028, spanning more than 90 Read more
American Cruise Lines has announced that new riverboat American Encore is on schedule for its May 2026 debut and inaugural season cruising the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Designed to be the most spacious riverboat in the world, American Encore is a next-gen riverboat with world-class amenities including the largest staterooms, highest ceilings, largest gym, and most space-per-person Read more
A new iconic adventure has officially begun. Royal Caribbean celebrated a major moment with the first cut of steel for the fifth ship in the record-breaking Icon Class, marking the start of construction on the new vacation experience set to debut in 2028. The milestone was celebrated with a time-honored steel-cutting ceremony at Read more
Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has completed a refurbishment of Silver Muse – the ship’s first major dry dock since 2017. Among the key enhancements is the addition of Silversea’s award-winning S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) culinary program – with S.A.L.T. Kitchen and S.A.L.T. Bar – as well Read more
Holland America Line’s Westerdam is back in service with a fresh look and new features following a two-week dry dock in Singapore. Crew welcomed guests aboard the Vista-class ship on Jan. 18, 2026, for the 14-day Far East Discovery sailing. These guests were the first to experience enhancements such as a renovated Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today unveiled and opened for sale Norwegian Aura, the longest and largest vessel in its fleet, which will homeport in Miami beginning in June 2027 following her debut in Europe in late May 2027. Setting a new standard in size and scale Read more
Legendary DJ, broadcaster, and global dance music pioneer Pete Tong MBE will bring his signature Ibiza sound to Arvia this September when P&O Cruises newest ship visits the island. Pete Tong will host a 90-minute DJ experience in Arvia’s SkyDome on Saturday 19 September whilst the ship is docked at Read more
For the third consecutive year, Margaritaville at Sea has been recognized among the best in cruising by the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, earning four top rankings across multiple traveler-focused categories. The cruise line was voted No. 1 Best Caribbean Cruise, along with No. 2 rankings for Best Ocean Cruise Line, Best Cruise Line for Families, Read more
Ahead of the Australian Open, Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, hosted an exclusive evening with world tennis champion and Global Brand Ambassador Jannik Sinner at Stokehouse, St Kilda on 13th January. The high-profile event celebrated the ongoing partnership between the brand and one of the Read more
Celebrity Cruises ‘Celebrity Xcel’ offers guests the chance to continue exploring the destinations they travel to long after the ship has left port at the transformative venue, The Bazaar. As Celebrity Xcel sails to Europe this summer, guests will immerse themselves in four new festivals that bring the sights, sounds, flavors and traditions Read more