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Three new super ships to join Uniworld fleet in 2027
Three new Super Ships will join Uniworld's fleet in 2027. The ships will be brand new builds, featuring lavish designs inspired by the destinations they sail through, and will complete Uniworld’s transformation to an all-Super Ship fleet. Uniworld’s trademark Super Ships are the pinnacle of luxury, with grand design elements using only the highest quality materials like custom fabrics, hand-carved wood and marble floors. Onboard all Super Ships, guests will find original artwork at every corner, most specially commissioned for the ship or by famed artists; and more space,...
Holland America Line launches new pasta-making classes
Holland America Line is known for serving fresh, local ingredients on board, with a focus on dishes that highlight regional flavours. In addition to its Global Fresh Fish program that offers more than 80 varieties of fresh fish sourced locally, Holland America Line is highlighting “Made Fresh Daily” handcrafted breads, pastas and regionally inspired desserts. Guests can now enjoy an array of freshly made selections at all dining venues — from just-out-of-the-oven baguettes to perfectly prepared spaghetti. To enhance the onboard options featuring fresh ingredients, Chef Ethan...
Explore Canada, England & Iceland with Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is offering a series of spectacular voyages to Canada, New England and Iceland this summer, featuring immersive, small-group shore excursions and an unrivalled culinary experience. Two of the line’s small, luxurious ships, 1,250-guest Marina and 670-guest Insignia, will sail the region, offering guests the choice of which shipboard experience suits them best. For the ultimate culinary journey, Marina, the first custom-built ship for Oceania Cruises, which was designed for foodies, by foodies, is the perfect choice. This was the first vessel ever to feature a...
Aqua Expeditions unveils three chef-hosted departures for 2025
Aqua Expeditions has revealed three exclusive chef-hosted departures, with two renowned gastronomic masterminds: Australian chef and restaurateur Benjamin Cross (on Aqua Blu in East Indonesia) and Peruvian legend chef Pedro Miguel (on Aqua Nera in the Peruvian Amazon). Each chef-hosted sailing will include opportunities to personally connect with Schiaffino or Cross, to learn about the creation of their destination-specific menus, and to attend guided market tours where travelers gain a deeper understanding of local flavours. Chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino on Aqua Nera ...
Swan Hellenic opens bookings for enhanced 2026-2027 Antarctic cruises
Swan Hellenic has announced its 2026-2027 Antarctic Season cruises, several of which sail further south into the Antarctic Circle than other expedition options. Further attractions are Swan Hellenic’s much-praised guest service and elegant but informal, boutique ice-class vessels, the five-star sister ships SH Vega and slightly larger SH Diana, accommodating 152 and 192 guests respectively. But this exclusive experience also means limited capacity. Even with a total of 24 Antarctic departures between them, only 4,777 guest places are available for the entire 2026-2027 season....
Royal Caribbean’s 2026-2027 short Caribbean getaways open for booking
Royal Caribbean international has announced its latest combination of 2026-27 short getaways. Travellers can choose from a wide lineup of two-to-five-night vacations on 11 bold Royal Caribbean ships. Headlining the lineup are four show-stopping Oasis Class adventures with Utopia, Wonder, Harmony and Oasis of the Seas across Port Canaveral (Orlando), Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Adventurers of all ages can also choose to escape any time of year across Florida and Texas with vacations on Mariner and Explorer to even more ways to make the most of short...
Comedian Rachel Dratch to headline Uniworld’s Women-Only cruise
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces Rachel Dratch, actor, comedian and author, will join the brand’s first-ever Women-Only Cruise, setting sail on Aug. 24, 2025. Best known for her tenure on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Dratch will treat cruise guests to a special comedy set and Q&A onboard the S.S. Catherine while they journey through the heart of France. “We are beyond excited to welcome the incredibly talented and hilarious Rachel Dratch aboard our special Women-Only Cruise,” says Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld. “This cruise is all about bringing...
UnCruise Adventures announces Costa Rica’s Pure Life Adventure Cruise
UnCruise Adventures has unveiled its long-awaited return to Costa Rica with a fresh 2026 itinerary: Costa Rica’s Pure Life Adventure Cruise aboard the Safari Voyager. Marking its first visit to the region in recent years, the company has opened bookings for immersive departures starting Oct. 17, 2026. “Costa Rica has always held a special place in our brand’s history,” said Captain Dan Blanchard, founder and CEO of UnCruise Adventures. “We’re excited to return with a new itinerary that embodies the true spirit of pura vida—combining immersive exploration, local heritage, and...