Cruise
Virgin Voyages making waves with Black Friday Preview Sale
Virgin Voyages has launched its Black Friday Preview Sale, inviting travellers to experience its signature blend of luxury, relaxation, and fun at an irresistible value. From now through Nov. 20, 2025, Sailors can take advantage of incredible offers, including: 80% off their Second Sailor Up to 15% in bonus savings for Canadian Sailors with our Canadian Resident Sailings Up to $400 USD in Free Drinks to toast to smooth seas and unforgettable adventures The limited-time offer applies to select 2025 and 2026 sailings across Virgin Voyages fleet -- Scarlet Lady, Valiant...
Oceania Cruises set to sail the world in 2027
Oceania Cruises has unveiled details of its 2027 Around the World cruise aboard the Oceania Vista. In addition to options ranging from 127 days to more than eight months, the 244-day voyage has been divided into 17 immersive segments ranging from 9 to 20 days, offering guests the opportunity to experience the world on their own terms and at their own pace. Featuring more than 125 ports across 53 countries, Oceania Vista’s leisurely sojourn is not just a world cruise; it is a meticulously curated mosaic of cultures, cuisines and coastlines. Reflecting the line’s commitment to...
Uniworld unveils largest fleet expansion to date for 2027
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has released details of its most extensive collection of new offerings yet, unveiling four ships and six itineraries launching in 2027. New ships include three brand-new Super Ship builds, the S.S. Audrey, S.S. Marlene, and S.S. São Rafael on Portugal’s Douro River, as well as exclusive sailings on the Aqua Blu, marking the brand’s debut in Singapore and Indonesia. Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld, said that: “2027 is shaping up to be a landmark year for us at Uniworld as we introduce four remarkable new ships to our guests...
Windstar Cruises charts new territory with debut of Star Explorer
Windstar Cruises is charting new territory in 2027 with the debut of Star Explorer, the second of two new all-suite yachts being added to the fleet. Accommodating just 224 guests, this sleek new ship will sail year-round in Europe, and it is now open for booking. Its first full season of Europe cruises runs through March 2028 and will feature a lineup of classic journeys and new itineraries – from Circumnavigating Ireland to discovering the Seven Gems of the Baltic, Star Explorer is all about immersive, port-intensive experiences with longer stays and overnight visits in...
Aeroplan members can use points for Air Canada Vacations’ cruises
Air Canada Vacations has announced that Aeroplan Members can now redeem Aeroplan points online at www.aircanadavacations.com on its entire cruise portfolio of over 100 cruise itineraries in key ports including Fort Lauderdale, Hawaii, Mexico, Barcelona, Venice, Athens, Rome, Lisbon, London and Nice, as well as new destinations such as Naples, and river cruises in Porto and Prague. Nino Montagnese, Vice President at Air Canada Vacations, said: “We’re thrilled to be able to bring Aeroplan Members one step closer to their next cruise vacation. This is just one of the many perks that...
Paul Gauguin Cruises extends ‘Tempting Tahiti’ offer
Paul Gauguin Cruises has extended its “Tempting Tahiti” offer, which features $1,000 in shipboard credit per stateroom or suite on select 2025 and all 2026 departures. For applicable to bookings made by Nov. 15, 2025, the offer adds even more value to the line’s all-inclusive, luxury sailings to the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Marquesas, Cook Islands and South Pacific. Travellers can use their shipboard credit toward shore excursions, spa treatments, shopping, and other splurges. A special gift is also in store for travel advisors, who will receive a $500 gift card ($250...
Carnival unveils new wave of 2027-2028 deployments
Carnival Cruise Line unveiled its next wave of 2027/28 deployments, including the return of year-round deployment in Mobile, Ala., expanding the cruise line’s capacity in the region with a Conquest-class ship sailing from the home port for the very first time. Beginning May 15, 2027, Carnival Valor will begin offering a variety of six- to eight-day sailings from the home port visiting The Bahamas, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key. Before making her transition, Carnival Valor will finish her deployment in New Orleans with a five-day sailing on May 1, and two...
Nexion Travel Group sails into YVR for 2026 Cruise Sales Summit
Nexion Travel Group will be sailing into Vancouver in May 2026 for its second annual Cruise Sales Summit – an event designed to ensure its travel advisors have the support they need to take advantage of the boom in cruise bookings. Fifty travel advisors will participate in this dynamic, hands-on conference, open to Nexion members in the United States and Canada, which will take place May 20-23 at the Hilton Vancouver Airport. Advisors will be joined by representatives from ocean and river cruise lines as well as other complementary partners such as insurance providers and land...