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UnCruise Adventures celebrates 30 years with anniversary brochure
Celebrating three decades of groundbreaking small-ship adventures, UnCruise Adventures has released its much-anticipated 2025-2026 anniversary brochure. Far from a traditional travel catalog, this milestone edition is an immersive invitation into the heart of sustainable, small-group exploration, showcasing fresh itineraries, intimate voyages, and personal insights from Founder and CEO Captain Dan Blanchard. "Thirty years ago, we set out to redefine what cruising could be—authentic, adventurous, and deeply personal," said Captain Dan Blanchard. "This anniversary brochure honours...
Costa Cruises announces second 2026 world cruise
Costa Cruises presents a new 2026 World Cruise aboard Costa Serena, an extraordinary 66-day itinerary spanning three continents – Asia, Australia and South America – including 15 countries, 26 destinations and 14 idyllic islands. The cruise is scheduled to depart Oct. 18, 2026, from Tokyo, Japan, arriving at Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dec. 22, 2026. The journey begins with an exploration of Tokyo, with tours of its iconic neighbourhoods, the option to take in views from Tokyo Tower and experience traditional markets. In Keelung, Taiwan, guests can discover the charm of...
MSC Cruises Canada launches French version of MSC Book
MSC Book, the dedicated online booking platform by MSC Cruises for travel agents, is now available in both French and English. With nearly 120,000 agents worldwide using MSC Book and over 10 million bookings since its launch in 2014, the platform’s new bilingual functionality is designed to better support French-speaking advisors across Canada. “The launch of MSC Book in French underscores our ongoing commitment to supporting our travel partners in both of Canada’s official languages," said Ian Patterson, country manager, MSC Cruises Canada. "This milestone is particularly...
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...