Cruise
Royal Caribbean celebrates Star of the Seas at naming ceremony
Royal Caribbean welcomed the Star of the Seas to its fleet at a naming ceremony in Port Canaveral, Florida, kicking off the next chapter in “the bold era of family vacations.” Crew members, executives, loyal guests and others gathered together in Star of the Seas’ AquaTheater, as research astronaut and payload specialist Kellie Gerardi bestowed safekeeping onto the ship, the dedicated crew and the millions of vacationers who will make memories together on Star for years to come. Gerardi said: “I’m honoured to celebrate Royal Caribbean’s new Star of the Seas in such...
Viking Takes Delivery of Newest Egypt Ship
Viking has taken delivery of its newest river ship in Egypt, the Viking Amun. The delivery ceremony for the Viking Amun took place at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking, said: “As we continue to expand our award-winning fleet around the world, we are delighted to welcome the Viking Amun. These identical sister ships are the most elegant vessels on the Nile, and we are now pleased to offer even more opportunities for curious travellers to explore Egypt in Viking comfort.” Hosting 82 guests in 41 staterooms, the Viking Amun is built...
AmaWaterways, Smithsonian Journeys unveil 2027 river cruise collection
AmaWaterways has unveiled details of 42 new departures for 2027 in collaboration with Smithsonian Journeys. Among the highlights are two new itineraries: one takes passengers along the waterways of France - the Seine, Saône and Rhône rivers, and the other is a voyage along the winding Mekong River through Vietnam and Cambodia. Drawing on the Smithsonian’s 175+ years as the world’s largest museum, education and research complex, each itinerary features distinguished Smithsonian Journeys experts and experiences designed to foster deep cultural engagement. Eleven expertly...
Ensemble expands cruise portfolio with the addition of Swan Hellenic
Ensemble has expanded its cruise portfolio with the addition of Swan Hellenic as its newest cruise partner. The addition of Swan Hellenic provides Ensemble members to bring specialized expedition cruises with historical and cultural interest to more travellers. And it also reinforces both brands’ commitment to delivering a broad array of expedition cruise experiences to its members and their clients. Through this new collaboration, Ensemble members will benefit from an enhanced commission structure and exclusive client amenities when booking with Swan Hellenic. Rachel Grogan,...
Celebrity River Cruises set to open for deposits on 2027 sailings
Celebrity River Cruises will open Priority Booking Access at 9 a.m. EDT on Sept. 3, 2025 for its inaugural sailings in 2027. Guests who place a fully refundable $500 deposit will receive early access to book a 2027 sailing ahead of the general public and be among the first to receive the highly-anticipated itinerary and stateroom details. Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises, said: “We are excited to offer guests the chance to experience the first-ever Celebrity River Cruises vacations in 2027 with Priority Booking Access.” She continued: “Guests will enjoy...
Seabourn to set sail on first-ever “Pole-to-Pole” expedition voyage in 2027
Seabourn has unveiled the details of its first-ever expedition Grand Voyage – the 94-day “Pole to Pole: Grand Expedition” on the purpose-built Seabourn Venture. Departing on Aug. 17 and concluding Nov. 19, 2027, the voyage will span more than 20,500 nautical miles, charting a course from the High Arctic to Antarctica and offering a once-in-a-lifetime combination of remote landings, immersive expeditions, rare wildlife sightings, and signature Seabourn luxury experiences. The 94-day voyage begins with an overnight stay in Reykjavik, Iceland, followed by a charter flight to...
Viking sets sail with new 2027-2028 World Cruise Itineraries
Viking has announced its new 2027-2028 World Cruise itineraries, including the Viking World Cruise, which will journey around the world in 142 days, visiting 31 countries with 62 guided tours in distinct ports of call and overnight stays in 16 cities. Setting sail on the Viking Vesta from Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 28, 2027, the itinerary will include ports of call across six continents before its final destination of London on May 18, 2028. Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking, said: “Our approach has always been different. At Viking, we always focus on the destination....
Oceania Cruises unveils a global journey of discovery
Oceania Cruises is setting a course to redefine luxury global exploration with its new Kangaroo Route sailing, a 129-day Around the World voyage visiting more than 80 ports across 34 countries and four continents, aboard the critically acclaimed Oceania Vista. The cruise aboard the 1,200 passenger Oceania Vista, departs from Sydney, Australia on Feb. 26, 2027, and will feature overnight stays in Cairns, Shanghai, Tokyo, Singapore, Mumbai, Luxor and Bordeaux. Bookings for the epic journey – a new segment of the 2027 Around the World cruise – are available now. Jason Montague,...