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Pinelo named CSO, North America for Azamara Cruises
Azamara Cruises has appointed Alex Pinelo as Chief Sales Officer. In his new role, Pinelo will lead Azamara's sales organization across North America, overseeing sales strategy, trade partnerships and commercial growth throughout the region. His appointment reflects Azamara’s continued investment in the travel advisor community and its commitment to strengthening its presence across the North American market. Pinelo brings more than 40 years of experience in the cruise industry, with an accomplished career focused on building high-performing sales teams and cultivating...
Transcend Cruises sets sail with MS Connect on Europe’s rivers
Transcend Cruises celebrated the official naming ceremony of MS Connect and its inaugural sailing from Dordrecht to Zaandam, Netherlands. With MS Connect, the international company is introducing the world’s first river cruise ship developed exclusively for the charter and group market. A high-profile group of VIPs gathered to celebrate the naming ceremony and inaugural voyage. The official naming ceremony took place on Aug. 3, 2026, in Dordrecht. The ship’s godmother was Marja van Bijsterveldt, former Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science. She also served as the...
Holland America expands Europe offerings in 2028
Holland America Line has unveiled details of its 2028 season in Europe, offering more sailings across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and beyond, with the new season combining iconic destinations with opportunities to connect more deeply with the cultures, landscapes and traditions that define them. The 2028 season features the cruise line’s highest number of Europe port calls in nearly a decade, including record numbers of visits to Norway, Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands. Guests can discover more than 200 UNESCO World Heritage sites — including in-depth...
Scenic unveils 2028-2029 Scenic Eclipse II voyages
Scenic Group has unveiled its new 2028-29 collection of Scenic Eclipse II voyages and handcrafted land journeys across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the South Pacific, marking the Discovery Yacht’s return to the region following her successful 2024 and 2025 seasons. From the Kimberley region and Tasmania, to New Zealand, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines and the islands of the South Pacific, this collection combines iconic cities with some of the region’s unique coastlines. Guests can circumnavigate Japan during its celebrated cherry blossom season, while new itineraries add...
Tennis star Jannik Sinner sets sail aboard Explora Journeys’ EXPLORA III
Jannik Sinner, the World No. 1 tennis player and Explora Journeys Global Brand Ambassador, was the first guest to sail onboard EXPLORA III, joining the opening leg of its Mediterranean Prelude Journey from July 24 to 25. During the voyage from Genoa to Marseille, guests had the unique opportunity to participate in interactive wellness and social experiences with Sinner and members of his Performance team aboard the brand's first LNG-powered ship. While onboard, guests had the chance to engage directly with Sinner during a series of exclusive experiences. In dedicated Q&A...
MSC Cruises opens sales for 2028 Alaska summer season
MSC Cruises has opened sales for its Summer 2028 Alaska itineraries. It will mark the cruise line’s third season in Alaska when it begins on April 24, 2028, with the MSC Poesia sailing weekly seven-night Alaska itineraries from Seattle through Sept. 18, 2028. The MSC Poesia has recently completed a major refurbishment and now features a brand-new MSC Yacht Club, the cruise line’s luxury “ship-within-a-ship” concept offering 69 elegantly appointed suites, 24-hour butler and concierge service and access to a private oasis of facilities including a dedicated restaurant,...
Windstar still has space on its 2026 Spanish Mystery Cruise
Windstar Cruises is hosting its third Mystery Cruise, following the success of its past two sailings. The 2026 Spanish Mystery Cruise takes place from Nov. 4 to Nov. 12, 2026 on the 312-guest Star Legend, sailing Barcelona to Málaga. The cruise begins in Barcelona, surrounded by Gaudí’s masterpieces and Mediterranean energy, then sails Spain’s storied coast to ports that may be entirely new to Windstar before concluding in Málaga, where Andalusian flavors and Moorish history provide a memorable farewell. Onboard, passengers are given a clue to the identity of each...
Mat McLachlan History Cruises sets sail with D-Day Anniversary cruise
For the first time, river cruisers and history lovers have a dedicated sailing designed to uncover the full story of D-Day and Operation Overlord in extraordinary depth -- on the very ground where history unfolded, in the company of an expert historian who brings it to life. The 8-day Paris to Normandy sailing along the Seine through France, departs June 3, 2027, and is fully escorted by an expert historian, with two exclusive days exploring the D-Day landing beaches over the anniversary of the landings, and exclusive on-board history seminars. Mat McLachlan History Cruises has...