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Celebrity River Cruises opens remaining inventory on 2027 sailings
Celebrity Cruises’ inaugural season of river vacations will open to the public today (Sept. 25, 2025). Guests will be among the first to experience unforgettable seven-night vacations on the most innovative ships on the river, which journey from the grandeur of Budapest to the charm of Bavaria with the elevated hospitality Celebrity Cruises is known for. Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises, said: “We are thrilled to open remaining inventory on 2027 Celebrity River Cruises sailings, following Priority Booking Access selling out earlier this month in just six...
Virgin Voyages sets sail with VoyageFair Choices ‘reimagined’ fare model
Virgin Voyages is set to make waves with the launch of VoyageFair Choices – a new fare model created directly in response to Sailor and First Mate feedback. At the heart of this new system are four goals: to give Sailors better price transparency, make fares easier to compare across the industry, offer more flexible and competitive options for different budgets, and – most importantly – respond to Sailors’ and advisors’ call for more choice. Nirmal Saverimuttu, CEO of Virgin Voyages, observed that: “Travellers expect clarity and choice from airlines and hotels, and...
Seabourn Encore set to make its debut in Alaska in 2026
As it wraps up its 2025 season in Alaska and British Columbia, Seabourn is looking ahead to 2026, when the Seabourn Encore will make its maiden voyage to the region. Building on the success of its 2025 Alaska season, Seabourn is setting a course to deliver a robust program in 2026, with 17 seven-day sailings and one 8-day sailing on board Seabourn Encore between May and September. Each of these voyages can be combined to make 14- or 15-day voyages, offering guests an even deeper exploration of Alaska and British Columbia. With ample opportunities to experience the region,...
“An Invitation to Discover” from Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, announced the launch of its latest offer, “An Invitation to Discover” is the latest offer from Explora Journeys that – for a limited time -- gives its guests an opportunity to receive up to €1,000 EUR ($1,600 CAD) Destination Experiences Credit* per person, designed to enrich their Journey with bespoke cultural, historical, and natural explorations. Travellers who reserve their Journey between Sept. 17 and Oct. 14, 2025 will receive up to €1,000 EUR ($1,600 CAD) Destination Experiences Credit*...
More fun with Carnival in 2027-2028, including Hawaii sailings
Carnival Cruise Line continues to unveil its 2027-2028 line-up, with plans for three homeports as it opens new sailings in Long Beach, Calif., Norfolk, Va. and Baltimore, Md. With seasonal cruises on Carnival Legend in Long Beach, Carnival will launch its first-ever dedicated series of Hawaii cruises. Carnival is also repositioning Carnival Freedom to Norfolk and extending Carnival Pride’s year-round service in Baltimore. Click here for details of the new sailings. Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line president, said: “This update to our 2027/28 represents important...
Scenic & Emerald Cruises launch 2027 Europe River Cruise Collections at 2026 Rates
Emerald Cruises & Tours and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours are offering Canadian travel advisors exclusive early access to the newly released 2027 Europe River Cruise collections at 2026 pricing, available for a limited time only (offer excludes Douro River cruises and city stay extensions). This is a valuable opportunity to secure the best rates, availability and added amenities before the season opens more widely. Whether advisors are planning individual client getaways or locking in space for groups, now is the ideal time to reserve award-winning river and land journeys...
Oceania Cruises sets sail with 2027-2028 Collection of Voyages
Oceania Cruises has unveiled details of its 2027-2028 Collection of Voyages, with sailings ranging in length from 7 to 96 days across all seven continents, including a 59-day South Pacific Grand Voyage from Miami to Sydney and a three-month epic adventure from Auckland to Rome, both aboard the Oceania Vista. Itineraries run through April 2028 and opened for reservations on Sept. 17, 2025. This collection provides guests the chance to wander the legendary shores of the Mediterranean, embrace the storybook charm of Northern Europe and marvel at the dramatic beauty of Iceland. Travellers...
Explora Journeys unveils new Journeys Collection
Explora Journeys has unveiled its 2027–2028 Journeys Collection, featuring a portfolio of experiences across five continents. The new collection is a milestone, marking the brand’s inaugural Journeys through Asia. This season also welcomes the debut of EXPLORA V, the fifth ship in the fleet, which will begin sailing in the Mediterranean before continuing east to the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula. Sailing from September 2027 to May 2028, the Collection includes close to 100 Journeys visiting 59 countries and nearly 200 destinations. With deeper regional immersion, seamless...