Cruise
Cunard reveals Queen Elizabeth’s stunning new look
Cunard has unveiled a new-look Queen Elizabeth ahead of her debut season sailing from Miami and her inaugural Alaska voyages from Seattle. The luxurious 2,000-guest ship completed a transformative three-week makeover at Seatrium's Admiralty Yard in Singapore on March 14. Queen Elizabeth's debut Alaska season from Seattle begins on June 12, while her inaugural Caribbean voyage from Miami departs on October 16 – a 12-night roundtrip sailing offering guests the chance to visit Bridgetown's UNESCO-listed Garrison and bustling markets of Castries, St Lucia. A...
Avalon undergoing a fleet-wide revamp on its Suite Ships
Avalon Waterways is taking its signature, award-winning Suite Ships to the next level with a fleet-wide refresh designed to enhance the style, comfort and connectivity of river cruising. From fresh new interiors to upgraded outdoor spaces, next-level Wi-Fi, Avalon is reimagining its Suite Ship experience while keeping its breathtaking views exactly the same. Over the next two years, Avalon is updating its already “Better By Design” experience with top-to-bottom enhancements that promise smoother sailing and even more style on every Suite Ship in Europe (with the exception of...
Carnival Spirit shows off new enhancements following month-long dry dock
Carnival Cruise Line guests who embarked on Carnival Spirit in Barcelona this weekend are the first to sail on the ship following its month-long dry dock that brought several upgrades and enhancements on board. The ship is now sailing the first of two one-way back-to-back cruises, first crossing the Atlantic Ocean to Miami and then sailing through the Panama Canal to Seattle as it repositions for the Alaska summer season. Carnival Spirit returns to service with a new Heroes Tribute Bar, which serves as a gathering place for the many active-duty military and veterans that sail with...
Silversea reveals new brand positioning, “To Finding More”
Silversea has unveiled its new brand positioning, To Finding More. Now live across the company's channels and platforms, the reimagined brand expression establishes new codes of luxury. Prioritizing emotion and authenticity, To Finding More positions Silversea guests as the creators of their own stories. A new visual language and distinctive tone of voice speak to their innate curiosity and inspires exploration. Through vivid imagery, it captures genuine connections and unforgettable moments, creating stories travellers are drawn to and eager to experience. "Beyond...
Atlas Ocean Voyages reveals chef lineup for 2025 Epicurean Expeditions
Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced an impressive lineup of chefs and culinary experts for its upcoming 2025 Epicurean Expeditions. Guests exploring Europe will be immersed in each destination’s culture, cuisine, and wines aboard an intimate yacht under 200 guests. Visiting boutique and iconic ports across the region, culinary demonstrations and tastings onboard will be led by guest chefs and experts. Ashore, local guides will showcase farmers’ markets, sample regional cuisine, and discover the culinary culture of ports firsthand. Exclusively on Epicurean Expeditions, guests will...
Silversea’s 138-day cruise in 2028 stops in 29 countries
Silversea has unveiled its World Cruise 2028, An Ode to the Moment. Departing Miami for the first time on a Silversea World Cruise, Silver Shadow will set sail on January 5 and arrive in Nice on May 16, calling in 58 destinations in 29 countries, including 17 overnights. Designed by Silversea's leading destination experts, the 132-day voyage will unlock the unique cultures and histories of the Caribbean, South America, Africa, the Middle East and Europe, connecting over 30 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A series of curated events and optional overland tours, offering...
Oceania Cruises announces its 2027 Around the World cruise
Oceania Cruises is redefining luxury global exploration with its 2027 Around the World cruise. The highly anticipated voyage will span 180 days, visiting more than 100 ports across 46 countries and six continents aboard one of the line’s newest ships, Vista. Bookings for this once-in-a-lifetime voyage are available beginning March 12. “Our Around the World cruise is an incredible way to explore the world in style, elegance, and comfort, and we’re thrilled to offer this immersive journey in 2027 aboard Vista,” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer, Oceania Cruises....
Explora Journeys offers exclusive benefit to Canadian travellers
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, is offering Canadians an exclusive traveller benefit to sail the azure Mediterranean and the crystal waters of the Caribbean onboard EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II, the super yacht-inspired ships of the Explora Journeys fleet. With unforgettable inclusive culinary experiences, and ocean-inspired wellness, guests will travel to enriching lesser-travelled destinations in effortless European style as they discover the Ocean State of Mind. Canadians that reserve a journey by April 1, 2025 will receive an additional $300...