Cruise
Uniworld marks 50 years with new 2026 offerings
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces its new offerings for 2026, including the debut of the S.S. Emilie, a brand-new build and unique addition to the fleet, inspired by Austrian painter Gustav Klimt. Uniworld will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026, ushering in a lineup of offerings to celebrate the milestone, such as a 50-night ‘Rivers of the World’ sailing, three new Mystery Cruises, a new family-friendly Generations Collection offering and more. “As we look to celebrate our 50th anniversary next year, we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished,” said Ellen...
Viking takes delivery of newest river ship in Europe
Viking has taken delivery of the Viking Nerthus, the company’s newest Viking Longship. The delivery took place on March 19 when the ship was presented at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rockstock-Warnemuende, Germany. The 168-guest Viking Nerthus joins the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art sister ships on the Seine River and will sail Viking’s popular eight-day itinerary, Paris & the Heart of Normandy, and the new eight-day Christmastime in Paris & Normandy itinerary. “We are proud to welcome the Viking Nerthus to our growing fleet of award-winning...
Atlas Ocean Voyages announces 2026-2027 Antarctica expeditions
Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced that Polar Expeditions by Atlas to Antarctica beginning November 2026 through March 2027 are now available for bookings. Offering discerning travellers unparalleled access to remote and awe-inspiring corners of Antarctica, guests booking by June 30 will receive a complimentary stateroom or suite category upgrade and save up to $10,400 with bonus savings of up to 20% per stateroom. Marking the fifth season in Antarctica, World Navigator and World Traveller will operate 23 departures as World Voyager is under full charter. “Over the past five...
NCL takes delivery of Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line has taken delivery of Norwegian Aqua, the 20th ship in its award-winning fleet and the first in the next-generation Prima Plus Class, at the esteemed Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. As Norwegian Aqua prepares to enter service, NCL completes another landmark event with the float out of Norwegian Luna. The float out signifies the completion of the ship’s external work and marks the first time she makes contact with water. Norwegian Luna will move to the floating dock previously occupied by Norwegian Aqua for interior construction and furnishing in...
Cunard reveals Queen Elizabeth’s stunning new look
Cunard has unveiled a new-look Queen Elizabeth ahead of her debut season sailing from Miami and her inaugural Alaska voyages from Seattle. The luxurious 2,000-guest ship completed a transformative three-week makeover at Seatrium's Admiralty Yard in Singapore on March 14. Queen Elizabeth's debut Alaska season from Seattle begins on June 12, while her inaugural Caribbean voyage from Miami departs on October 16 – a 12-night roundtrip sailing offering guests the chance to visit Bridgetown's UNESCO-listed Garrison and bustling markets of Castries, St Lucia. A...
Avalon undergoing a fleet-wide revamp on its Suite Ships
Avalon Waterways is taking its signature, award-winning Suite Ships to the next level with a fleet-wide refresh designed to enhance the style, comfort and connectivity of river cruising. From fresh new interiors to upgraded outdoor spaces, next-level Wi-Fi, Avalon is reimagining its Suite Ship experience while keeping its breathtaking views exactly the same. Over the next two years, Avalon is updating its already “Better By Design” experience with top-to-bottom enhancements that promise smoother sailing and even more style on every Suite Ship in Europe (with the exception of...
Carnival Spirit shows off new enhancements following month-long dry dock
Carnival Cruise Line guests who embarked on Carnival Spirit in Barcelona this weekend are the first to sail on the ship following its month-long dry dock that brought several upgrades and enhancements on board. The ship is now sailing the first of two one-way back-to-back cruises, first crossing the Atlantic Ocean to Miami and then sailing through the Panama Canal to Seattle as it repositions for the Alaska summer season. Carnival Spirit returns to service with a new Heroes Tribute Bar, which serves as a gathering place for the many active-duty military and veterans that sail with...
Silversea reveals new brand positioning, “To Finding More”
Silversea has unveiled its new brand positioning, To Finding More. Now live across the company's channels and platforms, the reimagined brand expression establishes new codes of luxury. Prioritizing emotion and authenticity, To Finding More positions Silversea guests as the creators of their own stories. A new visual language and distinctive tone of voice speak to their innate curiosity and inspires exploration. Through vivid imagery, it captures genuine connections and unforgettable moments, creating stories travellers are drawn to and eager to experience. "Beyond...