Cruise
Holland America set to sail year-round to Europe
Holland America Line is introducing year-round cruising in Europe, expanding its presence in the region with an extended 2027-2028 season sailing through winter. With Nieuw Statendam remaining in Europe year-round, the cruise line is offering more opportunities than ever to experience the region beyond traditional summer travel. The expanded season includes a dozen cruises aboard Nieuw Statendam across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, significantly increasing Holland America Line’s offseason presence in the region. The new itineraries add more...
Explora Journeys sets sail with 2028 summer collection
Explora Journeys has set sail with the launch of its Summer 2028 Journeys Collection – a season that welcomes the arrival of EXPLORA VI. Debuting in August 2028, EXPLORA VI brings the fleet to its full six-ship scale, realizing the brand’s original vision on time and exactly as planned at its inception. Spanning 178 destinations across 27 countries, the new collection represents a significant expansion of the brand’s global presence, with all six ships sailing the world’s oceans together for the first time. The new collection captures the Mediterranean’s timeless allure...
Avalon Waterways sets sail with three new 2027 cruise & tour itineraries
Avalon Waterways is offering travellers more of Europe with three new 2027 Cruise & Tour itineraries that combine a guided Globus tour with an Avalon river cruise that seamlessly link destinations across Europe into one journey. The new offerings are Avalon Waterways’ recognition of the growing desire of travellers to maximize international trips (and airfare) by experiencing multiple countries and cultures with the ease of knowing every detail has been expertly arranged. Each itinerary pairs the on-the-ground expertise of a Globus Tour Director and Local Guides with the...
Discover the Islands of Japan with Adventure Canada
Adventure Canada has opened bookings for the 2027 departure of its Discover the Islands of Japan expedition -- a culturally rich, small-ship journey that explores Japan’s coastal communities, historic cities, and lesser-visited islands. In line with the company’s “Nature. Culture. Stories.” credo, this 12-day voyage, which will run April 26 to May 6, 2027, is designed for curious travellers seeking a deeper understanding and experience in Japan. Cedar Swan, CEO of Adventure Canada, explained: “This expedition is about seeing Japan differently. By travelling along the...
Aurora Expeditions sets sail with a little appreciation for advisors
Aurora Expeditions has launched an incentive for North American Travel Advisors, giving them the chance to win a voyage aboard the company’s newest purpose-built small ship, the Douglas Mawson. From now until June 30, 2026, travel advisors who make new bookings on select 2026 or 2027 Europe, Panama Canal and Costa Rica small ship cruises, in conjunction with Aurora Expeditions’ Companion Travels Free offer, will automatically be entered into a random draw. The incentive is designed to support travel advisors as they introduce clients to Aurora Expeditions’ growing small ship...
Holland America, Princess Alaska Operations announce changes
The Alaska operations of Holland America Line and Princess announced a leadership transition within its Alaska government affairs team, marking the retirement of a long-tenured executive and the promotion of a rising leader. In Alaska and Yukon, Holland America Line and Princess jointly manage Carnival Corporation’s combined land operations business supporting Holland America and Princess Cruises. After nearly 18 years of service, Ralph Samuels, vice president of government affairs, will retire effective June 2, 2026. A trusted advisor to the organization, Samuels has built...
Virtuoso accepts Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours as regional partner
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has been accepted by Virtuoso as a regional partner serving the group’s member agencies and their travel advisors in Latin America and the Caribbean; the U.S. and Canada. Inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities within those markets, connecting Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours with advisors specializing in luxury and experience-driven travel and their highly desirable clientele. Worldwide, Virtuoso agencies sell an average of (U.S.) $35 billion annually, making the network the most significant player in luxury...
Avalon Waterways adds new itineraries to France portfolio
Avalon Waterways is expanding its France portfolio in 2027 with new itineraries designed to connect the country’s most iconic regions – and the experiences that bring them to life. Placing a spotlight on cruises that move beyond a single river, pairing France’s most celebrated scenery and stories, Avalon is unveiling two, NEW multi-river itineraries in France next year. The new itineraries take a wider view of France, connecting its most iconic regions with neighbouring cultures and landscapes: Seine & Rhine Revealed blends Paris and Normandy with the Rhine’s castles...