Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, announced today the introduction of the Owner’s Suite aboard Crystal Grace, marking a first for this type of category for a Crystal ocean vessel. Building on last month’s reveal of suite renderings, this residential-scale suite sets a new standard in on board living. The Owner’s Read more
Marella Cruises has announced its headline acts for its 30th Birthday sailings with live performances from Fleur East, Boyzlife and La Voix. The special sailings across the fleet of five ships will be celebrating TUI’s UK cruise line’s milestone from May 1st 2026 onwards and will also include live Q&A sessions from Eddie the Eagle and Anthea Turner. Marella Discovery 2 will Read more
Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess, at 115,875 tons and accommodating 2,670 guests, added two specialty dining venues – Makoto Ocean and Princess’ signature, guest‑favorite steakhouse Crown Grill, further elevating the onboard culinary experience. Reservations are now available for all sailings. Makoto OceanMakoto Ocean, which premiered onboard Sun Princess and Star Princess, Read more
MSC Cruises and BWT Alpine Formula One Team sailed into the history books, with the team becoming the first in the sport’s history to reveal their car colours on board a cruise ship. The team’s livery for its 2026 challenger, the A526, was revealed during an exclusive event aboard MSC Read more
23rd January 2026 marked the 60th anniversary of a defining moment in expedition travel. Sixty years ago today, Lars-Eric Lindblad led the first group of non-scientific travellers to Antarctica, opening one of the world’s most remote regions to curious explorers and forever reshaping how people experience the planet. That landmark Read more
The 22nd January 2026 saw a star-studded cast take to the stage for a sold-out Letters Live show at the Southbank Centre’s Queen Elizabeth Hall. The line-up of readers included Benedict Cumberbatch, James Corden, Toby Jones, Damian Lewis, Dominic West, Dame Meera Syal and Dame Harriet Walter. Musical performances by Read more
Some people love spreadsheets, colour-coded itineraries and booking things months in advance. Others love the idea of a holiday, but not the endless decisions that come before it. Choosing where to go. Comparing hotels. Working out transfers. Booking restaurants. Packing and repacking. Wondering if you’ve missed something important. If that Read more
Margaritaville at Sea has announced an expanded lineup of bars and lounges onboard Beachcomber, the brand’s newest vessel set to sail from PortMiami in early 2027. The ship will feature uniquely curated beverage programs across a range of venues, including speakeasy-style hideaways, high-energy lounges, and relaxed poolside bars. Alongside returning favorites such as Hemisphere Dancer Craft Spirits, License to Read more
Carnival Cruise Line have announced a new wave of 2027/2028 sailings for Carnival Sunshine, introducing itineraries that include the cruise line’s first-ever visits to African ports, several new European destinations, the return of longtime guest favorites and a special sailing positioned for optimal viewing of a rare solar eclipse. From the end Read more
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