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Virgin Voyages Sets Sail for Paradise
Virgin Voyages is inviting Canadian Sailors to trade in snow boots for sandals with its unforgettable 7+ night Caribbean itineraries sailing throughout 2025 and 2026. Perfectly timed for those looking to escape the Canadian winter, these longer sailings offer a sun-soaked blend of relaxation, discovery, and award-winning service aboard Virgin Voyages’ beautiful, adults-only ships. Departing from Miami and San Juan, these 7+ night itineraries visit some of the most stunning destinations in the Caribbean -- think Aruba, Curaçao, St. Lucia, Antigua, and more. With extra time built into...
Ensemble adds Riverside Luxury Cruises as a Preferred Partner
Ensemble has added Riverside Luxury Cruises to its network of preferred partners, marking a significant addition to its luxury cruise portfolio and the first such partnership with a travel agency consortium for the river cruise line. Backed by the German hospitality group Seaside Collection, Riverside brings a fresh perspective to river cruising with its boutique-style, all-suite ships and an emphasis on personalized, high-touch service. Through this partnership, Ensemble members will benefit from exclusive advantages, including an enhanced commission structure. In addition,...
Ponant announces new French Polynesia itineraries for 2026-27
Ponant is deepening its presence in French Polynesia with the introduction of brand-new winter itineraries aboard Le Jacques Cartier beginning with the 2026-27 season. These new itineraries complement the Group’s long-established leadership in the region with Paul Gauguin Cruises, which has been sailing the islands year-round for more than 26 years as French Polynesia’s destination expert. The new itineraries aboard Le Jacques Cartier will take guests deeper into French Polynesia than ever before, with rare calls to the remote Gambier and Austral Islands. In addition to...
Explore Scenic Group’s Ocean Travel Lounges
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises – part of the Scenic Group portfolio – will be offering a curated series of exclusive, small-group events across Canada this August and September, with more to come in the Fall. Designed to immerse Canadian travellers in the world of luxury yacht and expedition cruising, these Ocean Travel Lounge events will take place in select provinces and offer guests an in-depth look at both brands’ unique offerings. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about Scenic and Emerald Cruises' diverse itineraries - from polar...
Carnival Cruise Line marks the opening of Celebration Key
Carnival Cruise Line has officially opened Celebration Key, with Carnival Vista making the first official visit. Some 5,000 guests experienced all the fun of Celebration Key: from the unique Suncastle, the world’s tallest sandcastle, the world’s largest swing and swim-up bar and the Caribbean’s largest freshwater lagoons. Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy, Carnival Corporation CEO Josh Weinstein, Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal and Carnival Vista Captain Paolo Severini turned the key that “unlocked” the gates to the iconic 10-storey Suncastle, home to...
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announces 28 new cruises starting fall 2027
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has released 28 new luxury and expedition routes across its fleet, bookable now for travel from October 2027 to early 2028. For the first time, cruises in the fourth quarter of 2027 are available directly, without a pre-booking phase. Early bird discounts apply for bookings made by January 31, 2027. A total of 28 new routes are now available. Expedition highlights HANSEATIC nature introduces long-requested warm-water expeditions between West Africa and the Indian Ocean, including Ghana and Mozambique, with snorkeling, wildlife, and expert-led...
HX Expeditions adds kayaking & camping program in Antarctica
This Antarctic season, HX Expeditions is launching the industry’s most diverse kayaking and camping program in Antarctica. Starting in October 2025, HX will offer more guests the opportunity to kayak and camp in Antarctica than ever before —with a 188% increase in kayaking capacity and double the camping spots (up to 60 guests per night) —all while upholding the highest standards of environmental stewardship and operating fully within IAATO guidelines, of which HX is a founding member. “We’re not just adding more spots, we’re reimagining how guests experience...
Aurora Expeditions promoting 40% savings on 2025/26 Antarctica voyages
Aurora Expeditions is inviting adventurous travellers to experience the raw beauty and wonder of Antarctica with an exclusive limited-time offer: save up to 40% on select 2025/26 Antarctica voyages. With availability already limited, this bold new offer invites adventurers to explore the world’s most remote and pristine continent, where towering glaciers, diverse wildlife, and unforgettable landscapes await. Expeditioners will explore dramatic ice-covered landscapes, encounter thriving wildlife such as penguins, seals, and whales, and immerse themselves in a variety of activities in the...