Viking has announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Vela. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Classified as a small ship, as are all Viking ocean ships, the Viking Vela has 499 staterooms that can Read more
Princess Cruises is celebrating life’s moments with a splash of pink, as the cruise line introduces music icon and entrepreneur Kylie Minogue’s award-winning ‘No Alcohol Sparkling Rosé’ to its exclusive “Love Line Premium Liquors” collection. This delightful, alcohol-free sparkling wine, with its vibrant notes of fresh strawberries, is the latest addition to Read more
Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson’s kid-free, boutique hotel at sea, announced today an all-new, industry first travel offer fit for the wanderlust explorer. In celebration of Travel Tuesday, and on the heels of the brand’s sold-out Summer Season Pass, travelers can now experience what it’s like to Set Sail the Virgin Read more
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce news for 2025, including more new ships, 8 new itineraries, and the longest river cruise in the country, the 51-Day ‘Great United States’. 2025 offerings also feature an array of exclusive U.S. cruises, unavailable with any other Line, including bucket-list adventures exploring U.S. National Parks from Alaska to Read more
Another summer of adventures is here. For a third season in Queensland, Australian families can pack their bags and celebrate the first day of summer with the ultimate family getaway. Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas arrived in Brisbane for the start of the fan favourite’s next unforgettable season. With a variety Read more
Crystal announced today its highly-anticipated line-up of itineraries for the second half of 2026 aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. Known for delivering exceptional experiences and personalised service, Crystal invites travellers to explore an expanded range of destinations and immersive cultural adventures across five continents from July through December. These Read more
Windstar Cruises is adding a new itinerary in 2026 to its popular Canada & New England season of sailings which are autumn travel favourites thanks to the line’s ability to visit primarily smaller, scenic ports where big ships don’t go. The line’s 312-guest motor yacht Star Pride sails in the region during the Read more
MSC Cruises has opened sales for its highly anticipated Winter 2025/26 season sailings. Guests can now book their ideal winter getaway on board the stylish MSC Poesia direct from Southampton to destinations across Northern Europe. Throughout the 2025/26 Winter season, MSC Poesia will be leaving Southampton every week and calling at Hamburg, Zeebrugge (Bruges), Read more
The specialist cruise line Star Clippers has announced seven brand new ports of call for their summer 2026 schedule, including Ouranoupolis in Greece and Barletta, Monopoli, Crotone and Pesaro in Italy. Star Flyer will visit Ouranoupolis, a small city in the Halkidiki region, following a day of sailing along the Read more
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s leading ultra luxury ocean cruise line, has announced that the newly inducted Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Kool & the Gang, will headline the 2025 World Cruise Gala. This exclusive celebration will commemorate the start of a record-breaking voyage, the longest ever world cruise Read more
Carnival Cruise Line is unveiling details about 10 special sailings for 2026 commemorating America’s 250th birthday that will bring guests together for ship meetups and unique patriotic experiences. The cruises include a variety of itineraries that range from three to eight days and sail from six different homeports: Miami, Port Canaveral, Jacksonville, Read more
The new Star Seeker yacht, the first Star Class new build for small ship line Windstar Cruises, has floated out of the building dock, touching water for the first time at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. A float out is a maritime tradition of marking when a Read more