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Disney Cruise Line shows off new ports of call for summer 2026
Disney Cruise Line invites families on unforgettable summer adventures to new and favourite ports of call around the world during the 2026 season. With a soon-to-be expanded eight-ship fleet, there will be more Disney Cruise Line itineraries to choose from than ever before. Early booking windows for Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club members begin on Feb. 10, 2025, and bookings will open to the public on Feb. 17, 2025. Alaskan adventures from Vancouver With the introduction of a second ship to Alaska, Disney Cruise Line will return with even more sailings bound for the...
AmaWaterways & Smithsonian Journeys team up to offer joint European river cruises
AmaWaterways has formed an alliance with Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution and a leader in authentic and enriching small-group travel. Beginning in April 2026, select European river cruises will feature exclusive Smithsonian-crafted experiences, drawing on the Smithsonian’s 175+ year history as the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex. These itineraries will include notable Smithsonian Journeys experts and offer opportunities for local immersion and discovery. This collaboration reflects AmaWaterways and Smithsonian...
Carnival president Christine Duffy celebrates 10 year milestone
Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, is celebrating 10 years in the role, which she began on Feb. 15, 2015. Duffy came to Carnival after serving as CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) following a career in the travel agency and meeting planning sectors. Her first interaction with the cruise business was leading the industry’s trade association, but former Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald saw a unique set of leadership skills that could bring a new level of energy and focus to Carnival Cruise Line, which had helped make a cruise vacation...
Viking announces 2026-2027 World Cruise itineraries
Viking has released its new 2026-2027 World Cruise itineraries, including the Viking World Voyage III, which will journey around the world in 170 days, visiting 41 countries with 82 guided tours and overnight stays in 18 cities. Setting sail on Viking’s award-winning 930-guest ship, the Viking Sky, from Fort Lauderdale on December 22, 2026, the itinerary will include ports of call across six continents before its final destination of Stockholm on June 10, 2027. “Our approach in everything we do has always been to focus on the destination, from our thoughtfully curated itineraries to...
MSC opens sales for MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises’ newest World Class ship, MSC World Asia, is now open for booking, offering guests an opportunity to experience the art of cruising in the Mediterranean from December 2026. The new ship is the third World Class ship - each of which is named in homage to the world’s continents, reflecting the global nature of MSC Cruises, which sails to every corner of the globe, offering an unparalleled choice of destinations. Commencing on Dec. 11, 2026 for the winter 2026/27 season, the ship will offer seven-night sailings to the most popular destinations in the Western Mediterranean...
Steel cutting begins for luxury yacht Orient Express Corinthian
Orient Express and Chantiers de l’Atlantique recently celebrated a highly symbolic dual ceremony, opening a new chapter for Orient Express Sailing Yachts. In true maritime tradition, the keel laying and coin placement ceremonies were held, marking the official birth of Orient Express Corinthian, the largest sailing yacht in the world. The sailing yacht’s keel laying took place at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France, just 10 months after the cutting of the first steel plate. Over the next two months, 13 further steel hull blocks and three balestron blocks will be...
Seabourn embarks on Alaska season with 18 itineraries from Vancouver
Seabourn is setting course for an extraordinary 2025 Alaska season as Seabourn Quest makes her maiden arrival to "The Last Frontier." From May to September 2025, the ultra-luxury ship will sail on 18 seven-day itineraries between Vancouver, British Columbia and Juneau, Alaska, offering guests unparalleled access to the region's breathtaking landscapes and rich cultures. Seabourn's exclusive Ventures by Seabourn program provides more experiential and interactive opportunities to explore Alaska's hidden gems. "Alaska is a destination that evokes awe and wonder, and our 2025...
Behind the scenes with NCL for a sneak peek of Revolution: A Celebration of Prince
“This is where the magic happens for entertainment,” noted senior artistic director Robert Hertenstein at NCLH’s Creative Studios in Tampa yesterday, where Baxter Media was on location to get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at two new productions coming to the soon-to-debut Norwegian Aqua, including “Revolution: A Celebration of Prince.” Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ Creative Studios is where cruise productions for all three cruise lines, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, come to life before clients can see the finished shows...