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MSC Cruises showcases new ship at Toronto Event
MSC Cruises has given some Toronto-area travel trade types a glimpse of what sailings will be like when its upcoming ship begins weighing the anchor on a regular basis. The company held a Wednesday Toronto event showcasing some of what passengers can expect on its MSC World America, including providing event attendees pasta from an eatery named Eataly, also the name of a restaurant that will be on the vessel. Another station served gelato, the Italian ice cream that will be served on the MSC World America, part of Italian-owned MSC Cruises. The ship will begin sailing from Miami...
Oceania Cruises adds the Crêperie to Allura, launching July 2025
Oceania Cruises has unveiled details of its new culinary venue, the Crêperie, debuting on Allura, its newest ship launching in July 2025. The Crêperie, located next to Baristas, the line's signature coffee bar, will offer a selection of tempting French crêpes, Bruxelles waffles and bubble waffles, alongside Italian ice cream sundaes, from mid-morning throughout the afternoon. Oceania Cruises' executive culinary directors and resident master chefs of France, Alex Quaretti and Eric Barale, have developed more than 20 recipes for the new venue. The menu options, including the...
Good deeds, well done … Stewart Travel Group raises funds for Hospice PEI on river cruises
Stewart Travel Group returned from two back-to-back river cruise charters in France, bringing home a cheque for $38,700 for Hospice PEI, a community-focused non-profit organization in Prince Edward Island. The funds were raised through the generosity of nearly 250 cruise guests who joined the trips, hosted by Stewart Travel Group co-owners, Travis and Paula Stewart and their dedicated team. Onboard AmaWaterways’ AmaCello, the two week-long river journeys featured exclusive musical entertainment. During the first week, guests enjoyed intimate performances by award-winning...
Explore the Danube’s Christmas Markets with Scenic, Jann Arden
Canadian singer and multi-dimensional talent, Jann Arden, is partnering with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours for a fifth collaboration, offering a unique journey to explore the iconic Christmas Markets along the Danube River. The eight-day Danube Christmas Markets with Jann Arden sailing will take place aboard the intimate Scenic Jasper and depart from the vibrant city of Budapest. Guests will discover Europe's grand waterways and be immersed in the enchanting Christmas markets of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Passau, all while enjoying an all-inclusive, ultra-luxury...
Swan Hellenic’s 2025-2026 season includes 34 destinations
Announcing its final 2025-2026 itineraries, Swan Hellenic has revealed that its exclusive cultural expedition cruises will be exploring a full 34 off-the-beaten-track destinations, many not reached even by other expedition cruise lines. Just one example is Hermanus in South Africa, a fascinating town southeast of Cape Town that has never been visited by any cruise company to date. Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana will be making her maiden call here in November 2025 and returning in 2026, enabling her lucky guests to explore deep into its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant marine life,...
Seabourn shows off new expedition itineraries for 2026-2027
Seabourn has unveiled its new 2026-2027 expedition itineraries, promising extraordinary exploration in the world's most remote and wonderful destinations. Traversing the globe for natural and cultural wonders, the line's two new ultra-luxury expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, are scheduled to visit up to 161 destinations in 31 countries on 24 unique sailings of 46 departures. "Exploring the smaller, less-traveled corners of the world in ultra-luxury style has always been a priority for Seabourn, and our purpose-built expedition ships enhance this experience...
Scenic & Emerald launch 2025-2026 Southeast Asia river brochures
Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have unveiled their 2025-2026 Southeast Asia river cruising brochure, featuring an array of itineraries for the July 2025 to May 2026 season. These offerings include one-of-a-kind experiences and destinations, allowing travellers to fully immerse themselves in the vibrant culture, rich history, and natural beauty of Southeast Asia. For those wishing to explore the Mekong River, both Scenic and Emerald Cruises stand out as the only lines offering nine-night river cruises & escorted tour options, giving guests the benefit of more...
Windstar’s Wind Surf set for major renovations
Wind Surf, one of the world's largest sailing ships and the flagship of small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises, is preparing for Phase 1 of extensive renovations taking place in Cadiz, Spain this November. The five-masted sailing yacht will emerge with a fresh look on its Classic Caribbean holiday cruise departing Dec. 21 and just in time to celebrate New Year’s on a Beach Fun & Sun cruise departing Dec. 28, 2024. Sunseekers can also still book a stateroom for the ship’s Grand Caribbean Adventure, a 55-day cruise from Jan. 4 to Feb. 28, 2025, sailing to 28 Caribbean...