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Royal Caribbean welcomes Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean kicked off the countdown to a new era of family vacations, officially welcoming Star of the Seas into the family. After nearly two years of construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, the keys to the next revolutionary Icon Class ship were officially handed over to Royal Caribbean just a few weeks ahead of its August debut in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. “The delivery of Star of the Seas marks another bold step forward in Royal Caribbean Group’s journey to reimagine the future of vacations. Star and the Icon Class are a symbol of...
Carnival reveals preview of Celebration Key in Grand Bahama
On July 12, government officials, community leaders and local residents of Grand Bahama were treated to an exclusive preview of Celebration Key, Carnival Cruise Line's new exclusive destination. The special preview event showcased the fun Carnival guests will experience, while creating significant economic opportunities for the local community. The preview took place in tandem with the embarkation of Carnival Vista that will make the first official visit to Celebration Key for its July 19 grand opening. During the preview event, attendees experienced the destination's key features...
Viking announces first river voyages to India
Viking has announced its first river voyages in India on the Viking Brahmaputra, a new 80-guest vessel designed specifically for the Brahmaputra River. Currently under construction and scheduled to debut in late 2027, the Viking Brahmaputra will set a new standard for modern river voyages in India. The ship will sail between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat in the northeastern state of Assam as part of Viking’s new 15-day itinerary, Wonders of India. In addition to an eight-day river voyage, the itinerary includes a fully-guided land program with overnights in Delhi, Agra and...
Scenic Group relaunches enhanced Canadian partner loyalty program
Scenic Group has re-launched an enhanced loyalty program to reward their valued Canadian based trade partners for every ocean, river and land journey bookings made across the Scenic Group portfolio of brands. This includes Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises. Members are automatically assigned a reward number in their booking profile and can simply sign in via the new Scenic Group OKTA Dashboard and start redeeming. Members will receive any points remaining from their pre-COVID balance, as well as points for all eligible bookings made from January 2021 up to the...
Oceania Cruises takes delivery of its eighth luxury ship, Allura
Oceania Cruises has taken delivery of Oceania Allura, its eighth elegant boutique ship. The 1,200-guest Oceania Allura, built at the world-renowned Fincantieri Shipyard in Genoa, is the second ship in Oceania Cruises’ Allura Class and heralds the evolution of Oceania Cruises’ legacy of offering culinary- and destination-immersive travel experiences. Oceania Allura follows her sister ship, Oceania Vista, which was launched to global acclaim in May 2023. “Oceania Allura is our most innovative and luxurious ship to date. She represents our bold vision for an entirely new generation of...
UnCruise Adventures celebrates 30 years with anniversary brochure
Celebrating three decades of groundbreaking small-ship adventures, UnCruise Adventures has released its much-anticipated 2025-2026 anniversary brochure. Far from a traditional travel catalog, this milestone edition is an immersive invitation into the heart of sustainable, small-group exploration, showcasing fresh itineraries, intimate voyages, and personal insights from Founder and CEO Captain Dan Blanchard. "Thirty years ago, we set out to redefine what cruising could be—authentic, adventurous, and deeply personal," said Captain Dan Blanchard. "This anniversary brochure honours...
Costa Cruises announces second 2026 world cruise
Costa Cruises presents a new 2026 World Cruise aboard Costa Serena, an extraordinary 66-day itinerary spanning three continents – Asia, Australia and South America – including 15 countries, 26 destinations and 14 idyllic islands. The cruise is scheduled to depart Oct. 18, 2026, from Tokyo, Japan, arriving at Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dec. 22, 2026. The journey begins with an exploration of Tokyo, with tours of its iconic neighbourhoods, the option to take in views from Tokyo Tower and experience traditional markets. In Keelung, Taiwan, guests can discover the charm of...
MSC Cruises Canada launches French version of MSC Book
MSC Book, the dedicated online booking platform by MSC Cruises for travel agents, is now available in both French and English. With nearly 120,000 agents worldwide using MSC Book and over 10 million bookings since its launch in 2014, the platform’s new bilingual functionality is designed to better support French-speaking advisors across Canada. “The launch of MSC Book in French underscores our ongoing commitment to supporting our travel partners in both of Canada’s official languages," said Ian Patterson, country manager, MSC Cruises Canada. "This milestone is particularly...