Cruise
Carnival names French to role of VP, Charters, Meetings & Incentives
Carnival Cruise Line has promoted Justin French to the position of Vice President, Charters, Meetings & Incentives (CMI). French will be responsible for the strategic leadership, commercial growth, and operational oversight of Carnival Cruise Line’s charter, meetings, and incentive group business. French has held various positions during his tenure with the cruise line since 2003, including most recently as regional vice president. In his new role, he leads the development and execution of growth strategies, cultivates key industry partnerships, and oversees the successful...
Viking names top travel advisors as Godparents of seven new river ships
Viking has announced that seven travel advisors will serve as godparents of its newest river ships. Selected in recognition of their longstanding partnership with Viking and contributions to the travel industry, the seven advisors and industry leaders represent some of the company's most valued relationships across the global travel advisor community. Of the seven new river ships, the Viking Haki, the Viking Halogi, the Viking Sjofn and the Viking Rota will sail Viking’s most popular itineraries along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. The Viking Sekhmet and the Viking...
Unpacking the Canadian cruise traveller’s profile and why they travel
In the third-part of this exclusive four-part series, Environics Analytics’ Sandra Ware, Director of Client Strategy – Travel explains that today’s audience of cruise traveller spans a broader range of lifestyles, motivations and travel behaviours. Ware writes: “They come with attitudes toward relaxation, exploration and escape often proving more predictive than age alone. Understanding these differences reveals three clear cruise audiences and one important group that shows why age alone can be misleading.” And Ware explains: The cruise marketing opportunity appears to...
Chefs Crawford and Kirk set sail with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Canadian culinary duo, Chefs Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk are teaming up with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours for their second river cruise, embarking on a culinary journey along Portugal's Douro River. The eight-day itinerary, “A Chef's Culinary Adventure of Delightful Douro," sails round trip out of Porto on Nov. 5, 2027. This gastronomic-themed river cruise offers guests an immersive experience of the Portuguese way of life through the spectacular Douro Valley, where they will discover the warmth of the local people, be welcomed into charming villages, and sample traditional...
Cunard sets sail with Labour Day Sale on select sailings
Cunard has set sail with its Labour Day Sale, featuring fares from $999 per person and up to $300 in onboard credit per stateroom on 158 voyages across Cunard’s iconic fleet. From Aug. 27 through Sept. 9, 2026, Cunard’s Labour Day Sale offers travellers the opportunity to plan a journey at an excellent value. The offer applies to select voyages sailing from October 2026 through December 2027, including: 2026 Caribbean and European voyages and Transatlantic Crossings 2027 Canada New England, Caribbean, Europe and Mediterranean voyages; Transatlantic and Enhanced...
MSC Cruises updates winter deployment moves
MSC Cruises has updated its Winter 2027-2028 winter season deployments in the Western Mediterranean and South Caribbean. Originally scheduled to sail in the Middle East, the MSC World Europa will now sail in the Western Mediterranean where it will offer seven-night itineraries. The ship will call at the most sought-after destinations in the region, offering a mix of iconic coastlines and exciting cities including Barcelona (Spain), Marseille (France), Genoa (Italy), Civitavecchia (Italy), Messina (Italy) and Valletta (Malta). MSC World Europa offers a feature-rich guest...
Virgin Voyages celebrates biggest revenue day in company history
Virgin Voyages recorded the biggest revenue day in company history on Aug. 13, surpassing its previous Black Friday 2025 record and marking the latest milestone in a year of tremendous momentum for the brand. The record day was fueled by extraordinary demand for Virgin Voyages’ first Scandinavia and Baltics season, with five new itineraries sailing from Amsterdam aboard Valiant Lady in summer 2028, spanning Scandinavian capitals, Norway’s fjords and a journey beyond the Arctic Circle. Within hours of opening, demand reached record levels, with every available cabin selling out...
Seabourn unveils 2028-2029 Caribbean sailings
Seabourn has opened bookings for its winter 2028-2029 Caribbean season. Sailing aboard Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Quest between Dec. 28, 2028, and March 29, 2029, the season features 10 unique itineraries ranging from seven to 12 days, with access to hidden yacht harbours and intimate ports that larger ships cannot reach. Designed for smaller ships, Seabourn's Caribbean itineraries access small ports such as St. Barts, where only one cruise ship is welcomed per day, Bequia and Little Bay (Montserrat), with extended stays in select destinations and visits to some of the region's most...