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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...
Atlas Ocean Voyages offering free airfare on Antarctica expeditions
Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering a limited-time offer for its Antarctica expeditions departing February and March 2025. For the first time ever, guests can enjoy free roundtrip air from select U.S. gateways to Buenos Aires, paired with a one-night pre-expedition hotel stay and up to $600 onboard credit for an all-encompassing experience. “This is the first time we’ve included complimentary roundtrip air as part of our expeditions,” said James A. Rodriguez, president and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages. “This offering provides incredible value and convenience for guests who are eager to...
Virgin Voyages celebrates First Mates for making ship happen
Not even 20 minutes before the doors opened for the Virgin Voyages First Mate Ink Awards on Valiant Lady on Friday night, I ran into CEO Nirmal Saverimuttu in the stairwell sporting a rather casual outfit. By the end of the brief encounter, the challenge of stepping up his look with a sparkling blazer was on — after all, in his own words, the Ink Awards are “the Academy Awards of the travel advisor industry.” When he sauntered on stage a short while later in a white dress shirt as the celebration for the cruise line’s top 100 travel advisors a.k.a. First Mates kicked off, I...
Azamara’s 2027 World Cruise is a 188-night journey at sea
Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion and Extended Destination Days, has revealed details and open reservations for its 2027 World Cruise aboard Azamara Quest. This extraordinary 188-night journey around the globe explores 37 countries, 103 destinations, and five continents. This once-in-a-lifetime cruise combines Azamara's signature intimate small-ship experience with visits to some of the world's most celebrated cities, including Sydney, Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York, Amsterdam, and Stockholm. "For our 2027 World Cruise, we've created...
HAL’s 2026-2027 Australia, New Zealand & Asia itineraries include longer cruises
Holland America Line's 2026-2027 Australia, New Zealand and Asia cruises are now open for booking. The itineraries—including four Legendary Voyages—showcase the premium cruise line's expertise in longer, destination-rich cruises. Ranging from 13- to 35-days, the carefully crafted routes enable guests to authentically experience some of the globe's most sought after destinations. From September 2026 to April 2027, Westerdam and Noordam will explore the region, taking guests up close to world-famous natural scenery as well as iconic cities—and inaugural port Yeosu, South...
Scenic & Emerald offering savings on river & ocean itineraries
Scenic (W) Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises are kicking off the year with exceptional savings across their most sought-after river and ocean itineraries, with up to 30 per cent off select river journeys and exclusive savings (with included airfare) on ocean voyages. Scenic (W) Luxury Cruises & Tours – “New Year Savings Event” Scenic delivers a truly all-inclusive ultra-luxury experience, featuring private butler service, unlimited complimentary beverages and spirits and a range of expertly guided excursions throughout Europe and Southeast Asia. Save up to 30...
Holland America Line’s Denali experience undergoes $70M investment
Holland America Line has announced a $70 million capital investment that will expand guest capacity while elevating the line’s Denali property experience and enhancing its popular land and sea Cruisetours. The investment will build on Holland America’s position with more opportunities for glacier viewing and more ways to see Alaska’s wildlife than any other cruise line. “It’s truly special that we can bring guests to a lodge at the doorstep of Denali National Park,” said Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America Line. “This investment is...