“Oceania Aurelia was designed for travelers who want to explore the world in comfortable elegance,” says Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer.
Contemporary arrangements, theatrical storytelling, and immersive staging will revisit Houston’s career and musical legacy at sea.
From Jacksonville, itineraries head north to Savannah and south to West Palm Beach.
Guests can pick up cruises mid-itinerary in Trieste and Alexandria, where overnights allow Egyptian exploration.
After receiving finishing touches at Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard, the 1,093.5-foot-long ship will cruise 7-night Mediterranean itineraries.
Seven Seas Prestige will feature Regent’s largest Serene Spa & Wellness space when it debuts in December 2026, along with the line’s first salt room, first in-suite gym, and expanded …
An exciting new book is providing a proverbial ray of sunshine to people who love the outdoors but fear skin cancer. In In Defense of Sunlight, science writer Rowan Jacobsen …
The MSC Foundation and Asociación Vellmarí, a Spanish marine conservation organization, have launched a three-year program to restore Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows in the Mediterranean. The project will begin in …
OutRival, an AI company specializing in voice agents and Digital Workers, has launched a dedicated Travel vertical and appointed Jeff Herzfeld as Head of Travel. With the new Travel vertical, …
Crystal has unveiled new family and outdoor spaces that will debut aboard Crystal Grace when the ship enters service in 2028. Located on Deck 11, the new outdoor family area …
Oceania Cruises has announced two appointments to its North America sales leadership team. Alicia Steuart has joined the company as Senior Director of Sales, and Michael von Wittenau has been …
Century Cruises has taken delivery of Century Star, the company’s first river cruise ship built for the European market. The 174-guest vessel was delivered by Dutch shipbuilder Concordia Damen and …
Cruise lines are increasingly looking for ways to add value to Premium Wi-Fi packages while creating new opportunities for onboard revenue growth. For Ambassador Cruise Line, that strategy included bundling …
MSC Group’s Cruise Division released its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining progress in decarbonization, destination management, biodiversity and workforce initiatives across MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys. The report states both brands …
Explora Journeys has opened reservations for “A Serene Mediterranean,” EXPLORA II’s Winter 2026-2027 Journeys Collection, along with select additional sailings. Sailing from November 2026 through March 2027, the collection includes …
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, marked a new chapter in its partnership with the Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team at the Apex Group Bermuda …
I sat down with Bud Darr, CEO of CLIA, right in the middle of Seatrade Cruise Global—and one thing is very clear… cruising is not just back, it’s evolving in …
The Pacific Northwest is a region known for its dreams. It’s famous for its long winters (witness the band of the same name), and for the visionary craftiness that those …
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2028–2029 Legendary Journeys Collection. The collection includes three Grand Voyages ranging from 61 to 101 nights, designed for travelers looking for longer, more …
The 2026 Annual Porthole Party didn’t just live up to the hype… it raised the bar once again. This year delivered our biggest attendance ever, as the cruise industry’s most …
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