Cruise
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...
HAL updates 2026 Grand Voyage to avoid Red Sea passage
Holland America Line has updated its 2026 Grand World Voyage sailing aboard Volendam. The refreshed voyage will now provide guests an opportunity to explore in East and Southeast Asia, Central America, destinations in the U.S. and a transit of the Panama Canal. The new itinerary replaces a prior route through the Red Sea. Given the evolving situation in the region and in consultation with global security experts, Holland America has made the decision to reroute the planned voyage. About the new itinerary The changes will affect the last 54 days of the voyage — which, due to a...
Tauck launching two new river boats in France for 2026
Tauck has announced that two new ships will be joining the company’s fleet of award-winning riverboats in 2026. The two ships, which have not yet been named, will launch in spring 2026 following construction next year in Serbia and The Netherlands. The two newbuilds include a 135-meter vessel that will sail on Tauck itineraries along the Rhone. Accommodating a maximum of just 130 guests in sixty-eight cabins, the 135-meter ship will boast twenty-two spacious 300-sq. ft. suites on its upper (Diamond) deck, thirty-four roomy 225-sq. ft. cabins primarily on the middle (Ruby) deck,...
Swan Hellenic North America expands its sales team
Swan Hellenic has announced the promotion of Kelly Predmesky to Director of National Accounts and has brought Mark Spillane as its Director of Eastern USA Sales, the position that Predmesky held previously. Swan Hellenic North America has expanded its North American sales team to meet increasingly strong growth, particularly through its partnership with Virtuoso. In her new role, Predmesky will manage day-to-day sales and marketing plans and be the primary contact for Virtuoso, ensuring it and any future consortium accounts receive the focused attention they deserve. Spillane...
Royal Caribbean’s summer 2026 sailings to include Alaska
Royal Caribbean is introducing summer 2026 getaways that every type of family and vacationer can take to discover the wonders of Alaska, the Last Frontier. Making its Alaska debut, Voyager of the Seas is set to join the 2025 season’s newcomer, Anthem of the Seas; Serenade of the Seas; and Ovation of the Seas, which returns as the first of its kind with a lineup of multi-night cruisetour experiences on land. Vacationers can take in the rich wildlife, landscapes and cultures that make Alaska a sought-after destination with their pick of seven-night adventures from Seattle or...
Silversea unveils details of new sailings for 2026
Silversea has opened general sales on a new collection of over 160 ocean voyages for 2026, set to call in over 150 destinations in 33 countries -- including five maiden calls and 99 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Departing between March 15 and December 9, 2026, Silversea’s new sailings will journey in time with each region’s cultural heartbeat, coinciding with many of the world’s most iconic events and experiences – from the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh to the Monaco Grand Prix, the autumnal foliage season in Canada & New England, the D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, and...
Sail away with G Adventures to the Greek Islands
G Adventures is launching five vessels that have been purpose-built for the small group adventure operator’s 2025 European sailing season in Greece. Each sailing adventure is led by a qualified G Adventures ‘Skipper CEO’ (chief experience officer), who knows the islands like the back of their hand, and is passionate about sharing hidden spots that are far away from the well-known tourist spots. The shoreside excursions are all quintessentially local and ensure travellers interact with local people and support local communities that may not usually see a lot of tourists on...
Set Sail on Azamara’s First Travel Advisor-Curated Cruise
Azamara Cruises has announced the release of its first fully-customized itinerary designed by a trusted and loyal travel advisor, Erica Lane, who won the 2023 “Chart Your Own Course” sweepstakes. The winning travel advisor’s vision is an 11-day cruise, The Mysteries & Lore, dedicated to the stunning French Riviera, set to sail in the summer of 2026. The journey begins in Rome and includes a visit to Corsica – the "Island of Beauty" – before exploring the enchanting Côte d’Azur and disembarking in Nice, France. Guests will enjoy picturesque stops in Menton, famous for...