Cruise
Riverside Luxury Cruises and Kensington Tours partner on cruise/land offers
A new partnership agreement between Riverside Luxury Cruises and Kensington Tours makes it easier for travellers to expand their European holiday. The two companies made the partnership public with a travel industry event held in Vancouver at a top-rated restaurant. Attending travel advisors learned that customers who book a luxury European river cruise with Riverside will have more choices of pre- and/or post-cruise land programs with Kensington. “There is a great alignment between the brands,” said Caresse Peters, the Kensington director of sales for western Canada and the...
CLIA names 2025 Hall of Fame Cruise Industry award winners
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the 2025 CLIA Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Award winners. The awards honour individuals and organizations whose efforts and accomplishments represent a significant contribution to the cruise industry. Award winners were inducted on April 24, 2025, during CLIA’s Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Awards and Gala Dinner at CLIA’s annual Cruise360 conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. “The 2025 Hall of Fame Winners are travel industry leaders renowned for their extraordinary vision, passion for cruise and dedication to their...
Holland America Line reveals 2027 Grand Voyages
Holland America Line announced itineraries for its two Grand Voyages sailing in 2027. Guests can embark on an ambitious 129-day circumnavigation of the globe on the 2027 Grand World Voyage or a 70-day, region-specific in-depth exploration on the Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage. The Grand World Voyage will sail on Volendam and the Grand South America & Antarctica will sail on Zaandam, ships that are spacious, yet small enough to access unique ports and provide a peaceful retreat and intimate community. Each voyage will call at ports that are exclusive to Grand Voyages,...
Seabourn adds new itineraries to Japan, Caribbean & Southeast Asia for 2026/2027
Seabourn has unveiled its 2026-2027 fall, winter, and spring season with new itineraries to explore the spring flowers of Japan, the vibrant islands of the Caribbean, and the culinary delights of Southeast Asia. Between November 2026 and April 2027, the ultra-luxury Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Quest will offer 31 departures to 73 destinations in 30 countries. Itineraries, fares, and complete details of Seabourn's schedule can be found on Seabourn’s website. Seabourn will offer two new Japan voyages in early spring, giving guests the opportunity to experience the...
Uniworld announces savings of up to 40% for 2025
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces special limited-time deals for travellers still looking to book a river cruise in 2025, with sailings up to 40% off for the season. The brand is also offering bonus savings for its past guests, and solo traveller savings. Uniworld is currently offering a 'Sail into Savings' event, offering travellers savings of up to 40% off a variety of itineraries. With sailing dates throughout summer, fall and winter, guests can take advantage of the sale for their 2025 travel plans. In addition to central European journeys on fabled rivers, such as Castles...
Viking floats out newest Egypt ship, sailing September 2025
Viking has announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Amun—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to sail in September 2025, the Viking Amun will join the Company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. “We are very proud of our growing fleet in Egypt, which we consider to be by far the most elegant vessels on the Nile,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “Egypt is one...
Explora Journeys announces seasonal offer with steep discounts
Explora Journeys has announced the launch of a seasonal exclusive offer designed to inspire discerning guests to explore the world’s most captivating destinations while enjoying valuable savings of up to EUR 2,000 per suite. Guests reserving select journeys between April 17 and May 14, 2025, will benefit from up to EUR 1,000 savings per person to offset their air travel arrangements, applicable to the first and second guests in each suite. This offer is available across a selected number of Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Grand Journeys sailings aboard EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II, departing...
Tundra to Table Inuit culinary experience awaits clients on Quark Expeditions
Just ahead of its Arctic season, Quark Expeditions held a Tundra to Table Inuit culinary experience at the Toronto Art Gallery on Thursday night showcasing Inuit and Greenlandic culture and culinary traditions. Over a five-course meal ranging from Arctic char to deer loin held in partnership with Igapall, a Greenlandic chef collective with members who join Arctic itineraries, attendees got a taste of what awaits guests who participate in the Tundra to Table dining experience on-ship. “Last year, together we served almost 400 guests and we’re bringing that opportunity today...