Cruise
AmaWaterways’ president Catherine Powell named new CEO; Rudi Schreiner appointed Chairman
AmaWaterways has announced that the current CEO and co-founder Rudi Schreiner is transitioning to a new role as Chairman of the Board. President Catherine Powell will step up as the company’s Chief Executive Officer from July 1 with Schreiner continuing to support her in this new role. Company co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst will remain on the AmaWaterways board and Karst will continue in her role as Global Brand Ambassador. “We are so excited about what we have been building — internationally with new markets, new passengers and, frankly, a whole new generation...
Celebrity investing $250M in Solstice Series upgrades
Celebrity Cruises is making its classic Solstice Series ships new again. The brand is investing more than $250 million to modernize these best-in-class ships, starting with Celebrity Solstice in 2026. Guests can look forward to eight new experiences, including four new-to-sea spaces, and many redesigned favorites which elevate everything that makes these ships unforgettable. Bold, bow to stern innovations include reinvented outdoor escapes with enhanced views, new restaurants and entertainment designed to create moments of connection with loved ones, as well as a redesigned stay with...
MSC Cruises bringing yacht club concept to Magnifica
MSC Cruises is bringing its luxury all-inclusive cruising concept, the MSC Yacht Club, to MSC Magnifica as part of significant enhancements being made to the ship that will also see the introduction of new MSC Aurea Spa and MSC Gym Powered by Technogym. Later this year MSC Magnifica will undertake a substantial dry-dock refurbishment, transforming some of the public spaces, including the addition of MSC Cruises exclusive ‘ship within a ship’ concept, the MSC Yacht Club - making her the latest ship in the MSC Cruises fleet offering this exclusive project. Sales opened May 28 for...
Ponant unveils six family-focused itineraries for summer 2025
Ponant Explorations unveils an exceptional collection of Mediterranean voyages for summer 2025, featuring six family-focused itineraries through Greece and Sicily. Ponant Explorations ships offer an experience of complete relaxation and comfort. On board, elegance is intimate, service is attentive yet discreet, and the atmosphere is warmly convivial. The gastronomy celebrates the finest Mediterranean ingredients, while the head sommelier delights in introducing guests to carefully curated Mediterranean wines. On every cruise, guests enjoy one excursion included per person per port of...
MSC and Formula 1 extend global partnership to 2030
Formula 1 and The Cruise Division of MSC Group, made up of MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys, have announced a multi-year extension that will see it continue as a Global Partner of the sport through 2030. The announcement marks an early renewal of the partnership, which began in 2022, with Formula 1 and The MSC Cruise Division enjoying a successful relationship based on a shared passion for innovation, excellence, travel, and entertainment. The renewed agreement will see the continuation of existing rights including title races, trackside branding and hospitality activations. As part of...
MSC Cruises unveils specialty dining experiences across fleet
MSC Cruises is bringing greater convenience, value and ease to its specialty restaurant offering worldwide with the launch of the line’s updated specialty restaurant experiences. The cruise line is introducing updated specialty restaurant menus and packages across its entire fleet, making it easier than ever before for guests to enjoy the range of gastronomic experiences on board and offering a fixed-fee menu for greater value and transparency. At the core of this new approach is putting guest choice and simplicity first — meaning greater value, variety and ease for guests, creating...
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours unveils 2026 Mediterranean sailing with Jann Arden
Acclaimed and award-winning Canadian artist, Jann Arden, is once again joining forces with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours for their sixth unforgettable collaboration, this time onboard the cutting-edge Scenic Eclipse II. This seven-day Mediterranean voyage promises an extraordinary blend of artistry and discovery while celebrating world-class talent, immersive travel, and elevated exploration. “I'm very excited to, once again, be sailing on the amazing Scenic Eclipse luxury yacht departing May 15th, 2026 from Barcelona! We will be visiting ports in the French Riviera and Portofino....
MSC Cruises signs order for two new World Class ships
MSC Cruises signed two new orders for their globally successful World Class ships. The order with French ship builder Chantiers de l’Atlantique, will see the total number of World Class ships in the MSC Cruises fleet expand to six. The two new ordered vessels – currently referred to as World Class 5 and 6 – will be delivered in 2029 and 2030 respectively and demonstrates the Company’s ongoing commitment to France and European shipbuilding. The new ships will join MSC World Europa and MSC World America along with MSC World Asia and MSC World Atlantic, which are...