In February 2025, AIDA Cruises launched the largest fleet renewal program in its history as part of the AIDA Evolution initiative. AIDAdiva was the first ship to be comprehensively modernized and upgraded with new highlights at the Chantier Naval shipyard in Marseille, France. Guests can now look forward to even Read more
Carnival Cruise Line has announced it will partner with The Coca-Cola Company as its preferred beverage partner across its North American fleet. Starting later this summer, Carnival guests will once again enjoy a refreshing selection of Coca-Cola beverage choices, including classic soft drinks, zero-sugar and low-calorie options and sparkling flavored water. “Carnival Cruise Read more
Research by Marella Cruises, TUI UK&I’s ocean cruise line, has revealed that over 60%[1] of the nation is planning a summer holiday abroad this year, yet the cost of living is on the nation’s mind as one in five (20%) of Brits admit it’s stopping them booking an abroad getaway. Read more
Windstar Cruises is dialing up the ease and indulgence with its latest “Travel is Better When You’re All In” add-on: a complimentary All-Inclusive upgrade on select voyages through 31st March 2026. Available to book through 30th September 2025, the promotion creates a new way to add value to the travellers’ Read more
SeaDream Yacht Club has connected SeaDream II to shore power for the first time, eliminating all emissions during a visit to Bergen, Norway this week. With their advanced shore power technology, both SeaDream yachts can switch off their engines and reduce emissions in ports that offer shore power facilities. During Read more
In honor of America’s 250th birthday in 2026, Holland America Line is sailing a landmark cruise roundtrip from Boston — the epicenter of the American Revolution. The seven-day “America’s 250th Celebration: Stars & Stripes Voyage” aboard Zuiderdam departs July 4, 2026, and includes a visit to Saint John, New Brunswick, Read more
Amadeus River Cruises is inviting travellers to experience the Danube like never before, through the eyes of one of Austria’s most famous families. On an exclusive sailing through Austria, Slovakia and Hungary, guests will be joined by Elisabeth von Trapp, granddaughter of Captain and Maria von Trapp whose story inspired Read more
Next winter, Windstar Cruises is making the Mediterranean sparkle with the debut of its newest yacht, Star Explorer, and the return of its popular winter sailings to Europe. Launching 28th December 2026, the 224-guest vessel marks the latest addition to Windstar’s Star Class fleet and brings a stylish new chapter Read more
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