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MSC celebrates agent partners with Travel Partner Excellence Awards
MSC Cruises celebrates the exceptional dedication and achievements of Canadian travel advisors through its annual Travel Partner Excellence Awards. This year, MSC Cruises Canada is proud to announce three new award categories – MSC Yacht Club Retail Partner of the Year, True Partner of the Year and MSC Cruises “NUOVO” Partner of the Year. The awards honour travel partners who have gone above and beyond to share MSC Cruises’ vision with Canadian travellers. Their collaboration and commitment have been pivotal to the brand’s success, helping to expand awareness and connect...
Cunard’s new ship, Queen Anne, makes New York debut
Cunard's new ship, Queen Anne marked her North American debut as she arrived in New York on her maiden call from Southampton, England on Jan. 18. Cunard's first new ship in 14 years spans 14 decks and features 15 dining venues, accommodating up to 3,000 guests. For the first time in Cunard's 185-year history, the line has two female leaders in command. Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge, one of the few female captains in the maritime industry, is at the helm of Queen Anne, and Katie McAlister, Cunard's president, is steering the company into an exciting era of luxury...
Emerald releases renderings of newest superyacht, Emerald Kaia
Emerald Cruises has announced a significant milestone in the construction of its newest and most innovative luxury superyacht, Emerald Kaia, with a keel-laying ceremony held during the week of Dec. 27, 2024, with the team at MKM Yachts in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. This pivotal event marks the foundation of what will become a transformative addition to Emerald Cruises' renowned fleet of yachts. In celebration of this milestone, Emerald Cruises has unveiled updated renders of Emerald Kaia, offering a glimpse into the yacht's pioneering design and luxurious features. Set to debut in April...
Seabourn unveils new Northwest Passage sailings for 2026
Seabourn has unveiled its 2026 itineraries to the Northwest Passage and Canadian Arctic, giving guests the chance to explore some of the world’s most historic destinations and storied waterways. Between August and October 2026, Seabourn Venture will offer six voyages ranging from eight to 24 days, traversing the historic routes of The Northwest Passage and Canadian Arctic before sailing south to explore the Caribbean, South America and Antarctica. “The Northwest Passage is one of the most famous and historic routes in the Arctic, and we are excited to give travelers an opportunity to...
Ponant acquires majority share of Aqua Expeditions
Ponant Explorations Group has acquired of a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions, the award-winning small ship expedition company renowned for its exceptional river and ocean cruises in South America, Southeast Asia and beyond. This strategic acquisition by Ponant Explorations Group, backed by Artémis Group, will empower Aqua Expeditions to continue expanding its footprint globally and enabling the company’s growth as a destination specialist. Aqua Expeditions currently operates small ships in biodiversity hotspots such as the Galápagos, Raja Ampat, Komodo, Spice Islands,...
AmaWaterways adds fifth course to agent platform, AmaAcademy
AmaWaterways continues to expand its educational offerings to the travel advisor community with the release of Course 5: The Rivers of France. This interactive online course provides travel advisors with in-depth knowledge and understanding of AmaWaterways’ French sailings along the Saône, Rhône and Seine and many of their tributaries. Travel advisors completing each of the courses earn rewards – Course 1: Heart of the River – qualify for reduced FAM rates. Graduates of each course also earn a $50 gift card by booking a new reservation within 90 days of course...
Cunard rolls out fleet-wide Harper’s Bazaar wellness program
Cunard has announced the fleet-wide rollout of its holistic Harper's Bazaar Wellness at Sea programs, a collaboration with the iconic lifestyle magazine. Launching this January, guests traveling on flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria will be able to enjoy these curated wellness experiences, designed to help travellers feel revitalized and recharged as they journey to extraordinary destinations. "Wellness is at the heart of what we offer at Cunard, and the Harper's Bazaar Wellness at Sea programs are a natural addition across our entire fleet. Ocean-inspired...
Virgin Voyages announces 2026 Annual Pass
Virgin Voyages has debuted its 2026 iteration early, giving travellers ample time to plan. Back by popular demand and more legendary than its predecessor, Virgin Voyages’ Annual Pass 2026 gives Sailors a taste of the high life with: A complimentary, one-week stay on Necker Island, Richard’s stunning 74-acre retreat in the British Virgin Islands surrounded by coral reefs and fringed with beautiful white sandy beaches (Valid during an Individual Stay week) Round-trip, business-class flights and ferry transfers from anywhere in the continental US to Necker Island Daily...