In February 2025, AIDA Cruises will launch the largest fleet modernization program in the company’s history as part of its AIDA Evolution future initiative. AIDAdiva will be the first ship to go to the Chantier Naval shipyard in Marseille, France. During the seven-week dry dock overhaul from February 3 to Read more
Marella Cruises, TUI’s UK cruise line, has announced that Marella Discovery will be an adult only ship for summer 2026 homeporting out of Limassol, Cyprus. This programme addition is driven by the growing demand for adult-only holidays and the success of Marella Explorer 2, the cruise line’s popular adult-only ship. Read more
Windstar Cruises Wind Surf, one of the world’s largest sailing ships and the flagship of small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises, is preparing for phase 1 of extensive renovations taking place in Cadiz November 2024. The classic five-masted sailing yacht will emerge with a fresh look on its Classic Caribbean holiday cruise departing Read more
Seabourn has announced an exciting programme of immersive 2026 itineraries available on the line’s ultra-luxury ocean fleet – Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Quest and Seabourn Sojourn – which will explore the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska & British Columbia, Japan, and Canada & New England between March and December 2026. Read more
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has unveiled details of its new culinary venue, the Crêperie, debuting on Allura, its newest ship launching in July 2025. The Crêperie, located next to Baristas, the line’s signature coffee bar, will offer a selection of tempting French crêpes, Bruxelles Read more
So, what does a man do when he needs a short break and his wife is too busy to get away? Go on a short cruise of course! After a hunt around for a short notice cruise, one that had single availability and ideally in and out of Southampton I Read more
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, has modified the autumn 2025 itineraries for Seabourn Encore to include a series of voyages through the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas, the Southern Caribbean, the Panama Canal, Hawaii, and Japan between October 2025 and January 2026. The new deployment features seven Read more
Carnival Radiance has returned to service in Long Beach following a dry dock where the ship received enhancements to its public areas and many technical updates. Highlights include a full refresh of the ship’s youth areas and sports facilities, including the ropes course, mini golf course and the basketball court. The Carnival Adventures Read more
Cunard has announced that the famous Cuban ballet company Acosta Danza will be on board Queen Victoria from 26 May – 7 July 2025, for a special six-week residency. The critically acclaimed company, founded by world-renowned ballet dancer Carlos Acosta, will perform two exclusive shows, which will be revealed closer Read more
Floating on air, Royal Caribbean International and thousands of workers celebrated the new Star of the Seas floating one step closer to its highly anticipated debut. The next combination of the best of every vacation reached a major construction milestone as it floated for the first time, a moment marked less than one year ahead of Read more
Tauck is introducing a new tour that traces the roots of country music, blues, jazz, rock and roll, and more in Nashville, Memphis, the Mississippi Delta and New Orleans. Debuting in 2025, the new Music of America: Nashville to New Orleans tour will feature the insights of filmmaker Ken Burns, creator of the Read more
Silversea, the leaders of luxury expedition travel experiences, today announced it is developing a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile – the southernmost city on Earth – to create an unrivaled experience for guests to explore the rugged landscape of Antarctica. The hotel will facilitate a uniquely frictionless journey to the Read more