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PHOTOS: Celebrity Xcel debuts four new spaces
Celebrity Cruises reveals four brand new venues, creating even more ways to restore and explore while on vacation on Celebrity Xcel. “Celebrity Xcel will set sail with seven new elevated experiences that invite guests to escape their daily routine and make memories that will last a lifetime,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. “With so much innovation at every turn, the journey will be just as fun as the destinations themselves.” The Celebrity Pool Club sets a new standard for all-day, all-night poolside experiences. Guests will never want to leave their...
Atlas Ocean Voyages adds new 17-night Canadian Arctic trip
Atlas Ocean Voyages launches a brand-new polar expedition for 2026: the Canadian Arctic Discovery 17-night expedition aboard World Voyager, sailing September 21 from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to St. John’s, Newfoundland. This journey offers explorers a rare opportunity to traverse the remote regions of the Canadian Arctic and Labrador, highlighting the untamed wilderness, rich cultural diversity, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. This newly unveiled Arctic itinerary offers adventurous expedition experiences, including Zodiac safaris in Disco Bay and the Button Islands—prime...
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...