Cruise
Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club now available to book
Royal Caribbean has opened bookings for the first-of-its-kind beach club experience in The Bahamas. Vacationers booked on sailings visiting Nassau beginning late December 2025 can purchase their all-inclusive day passes on Royal Caribbean's website ahead of the destination's highly anticipated debut in December 2025. Guests can soak up the sun at two pristine beaches and three pools, from laidback vibes at The Deep End pool to DJ-spun tunes at The Floating Flamingo, the world's largest swim-up bar. Throughout the beach club, vacationers can refuel with island fare...
Scenic Group joins Ensemble as a preferred partner
Scenic Group has announced a new preferred partnership with Ensemble, a leading boutique travel agency consortium of top-tier travel agencies across the U.S. and Canada. Through this strategic alignment, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises join a curated portfolio of best-in-class suppliers, extending their reach to Ensemble’s robust network of elite travel professionals. This affiliation reinforces Scenic Group’s commitment to delivering exceptional, all-inclusive experiences to discerning travelers while equipping Ensemble advisors with access to elevated cruise...
Explora Journeys launches new digital toolkit for agents
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, today announced the launch of a comprehensive new digital initiative designed to empower and elevate the success of its valued travel advisor community. This latest development reaffirms the brand’s ongoing commitment to building strong, collaborative partnerships across the global travel trade. As part of this initiative, travel advisors will receive complimentary access to a robust suite of digital marketing tools, enhancing their ability to promote and sell Explora Journeys in a manner that reflects the brand’s...
Explora Journeys partners with Paymode for seamless payment options
Explora Journeys has announced its strategic partnership in Canada and the United States with Paymode, a premier B2B payment solution offered by Bottomline Technologies. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, bringing together expertise from both companies to streamline and enhance the payment process for travel advisors. With this partnership, Explora Journeys aims to streamline B2B payments in the travel sector by leveraging Paymode's cutting-edge technology and robust payment infrastructure. By adopting Paymode's secure and efficient payment platform, Explora Journeys will...
Windstar’s newest yacht will sail the Med starting winter 2026
Next winter, Windstar Cruises will debut its newest yacht, Star Explorer, and the return of its beloved winter sailings to Europe. Launching Dec. 28, 2026, the 224-guest vessel marks the latest addition to Windstar’s Star Class fleet and brings a stylish new chapter to Windstar’s year-round European offerings—this time, with more immersive cultural experiences, off-season perks, and hidden harbors waiting to be discovered without the summer crowds. Crafted for discovery, Star Explorer is perfectly built for exploring small ports and big stories. Her inaugural Local Season includes...
Viking takes delivery of newest ship, Viking Vesta
Viking has taken delivery of the company’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta. 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 Vesta has 499 staterooms that can host 998 guests. The Viking Vesta joins the company’s growing fleet of award-winning ocean ships and will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. "We are proud to welcome the Viking Vesta to our fleet of elegant, small sister...
Explora’s summer special includes up to $1,000 USD credit
Explora Journeys has a limited-time offer for all new bookings made between June 23 and July 15, 2025. In response to the continued rise in spontaneous travel planning and a growing preference for flexible, short-lead holidays, the Unique Summer Special is designed to inspire discerning travellers to embark on extraordinary ocean journeys with exceptional added value. Whether seeking a last-minute summer escape or planning a voyage later in the season, guests can enjoy up to $1,000 USD / €1,000 EUR Journey Experience Credit (JEC) per suite. This exclusive offer invites travellers to...
CroisiEurope reveals new Belgian Christmas market cruise
Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has launched a brand new cruise taking guests to some of the most magical Christmas markets along the Belgium canals. The four-day cruise, which launches in December 2025, is between Bruges and Ghent and includes visits to the Christmas markets in Bruges and Ghent. There are two Christmas markets in Bruges – a large one in Grote Markt which is known for its traditional chalets, ice skating rink and festive decorations, and a smaller, more intimate one near Simon Steyinplein which focuses more on artisanal crafts. Ghent’s...