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Swan Hellenic offering unlimited commission for agents on 2026 cruises
Swan Hellenic has launched its new “Luxury Unlocked” promotion, rewarding travel advisors with a $100 bonus commission on each stateroom booked, while treating their clients to a free balcony upgrade, gold wi-fi upgrade and $250 onboard credit when they book any expedition cruises sailing in 2026. The $100 bonus commission is in addition to all standard commission normally paid. What’s more there’s no limit to how many of these cruises clients can book, giving travel advisers unlimited earning potential. The cruise selection offered is equally generous, with a sumptuous...
Explora Journeys floats out EXPLORA III in Genoa, Italy
Today, Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group, completed the float out ceremony of EXPLORA III in Genoa, Italy. Travel Press' Ann Ruppenstein is currently reporting on scene. Check out our Instagram stories for more coverage on this exciting event, and an upcoming story on Travel Courier. The celebration took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa Sestri Ponente, where three pivotal milestones marked the next chapter in the evolution of its fast-growing fleet: the float-out of EXPLORA III, the coin ceremony for EXPLORA IV, and the steel cutting for...
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...