Cruise
Carnival Splendour gets livery update
Carnival Cruise Line has just unveiled a sneak peak of the Carnival Splendor’s new livery following its dry dock in Singapore. The ship now features the red, white, and blue hull design introduced by Carnival in 2021. In addition, both sides of the ship also feature a distinctive Southern Cross design – a signature marking from the P&O Cruises Australia ships that will soon be joining the Carnival fleet. Throughout history, the Southern Cross constellation helped early sailors find their way as they crossed oceans to reach Australia. The five stars were useful nighttime...
Holland America opens bookings for its 2026 Alaska Cruise Season
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2026 Alaska cruise season, which will feature six ships in the region. From April through September 2026, Holland America Line will give guests the option to sail roundtrip from Seattle, Washington; roundtrip from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; or between Vancouver and Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska. Itineraries range from seven to 28 days and include the popular monthlong “Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice” sailing and a new 14-day option roundtrip from Seattle. Dan Rough, vice president of revenue management for Holland...
Carnival unveils new itineraries for 2025, 2026
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled an array of new itineraries for seven of its ships setting sail in 2026 and 2027 from four of its U.S. homeports: Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston and Baltimore. Among the many destinations featured in the new itineraries is Half Moon Cay, a private island set for expansion. The destination known for relaxing, beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters will be enhanced to include an expanded beach, dining and beverage experiences along with a pier that will allow some of its ships to dock, making way for Carnival’s Excel class...
Sample a Grand Voyage with Holland America Line
Holland America Line, is offering travellers a chance to sample one of its most prolific cruise categories by booking a segment of either the 2025 Grand World Voyage or 2025 Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole, for as little as $169 per day, including all taxes and fees. Seven segments are available on the Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole aboard Volendam, ranging from 33 to 100 days. On Zuiderdam’s Grand World Voyage, guests can choose from among six segments, ranging from 20 to 55 days. The segments allow guests to choose from a diverse selection of shorter itineraries, tailoring the Grand...
AmaWaterways launches ‘Sell Five, Sail Free’ agent incentive
AmaWaterways has set sail with its new "Sell Five, Sail Free" booking incentive for travel advisors. The program offers travel advisors (and guest) the chance to earn a complimentary seven-night 2025 or 2026 river cruise after making five new FIT bookings on any 2025 AmaWaterways sailing. The bookings must be made between Aug. 1, 2024, and Dec. 31, 2025, and must be paid in full and travelled in 2025. Group bookings count as one booking and the five FIT bookings can be on the same or different itineraries. The complimentary seven-day cruise can be enjoyed on either an...
NCL offering more port-immersive experiences for 2026
Norwegian Cruise Line has open for sale additional cruises for its 2026 spring/summer season with more port-immersive Europe sailings across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and Greek Isles across eight ships. This provides cruisers a variety of sailing lengths and embarkation ports to plan their dream European vacation; in addition to bucket-list itineraries through the South Pacific, warm weather summer voyages through the Western Caribbean, journeys to Canada and New England for the fall season, among other fascinating destinations. Immersive experiences in Europe As part of...
Explora to present immersive experience at 37th America’s Cup Race
Explora Journeys has announced its presence at the Official Race Village of Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup in Barcelona, Spain, taking place from Aug. 22 to Oct. 27, 2024. Explora Journeys is the Global Partner of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, the premier event in global yacht racing and the oldest international sports competition. The partnership between Explora Journeys and the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup signifies a union of shared values, innovation, and the enduring spirit of maritime adventure reflecting a deep knowledge and understanding of the ocean. At the...
Advisors visit luxury ship Hanseatic Spirit in Vancouver
The expedition cruise ship Hanseatic Spirit is now sailing through the icy waters of the Canadian Arctic, enroute to Greenland, but it was recently in Vancouver as its point of embarkation. That gave a group of cruise travel specialists the opportunity to board the ship for a tour of its impressive facilities, which have been designed to transport a relatively small number of passengers into challenging polar waters, in comfortable luxury. Baxter Media western Canada editor Ted Davis was onboard for the tour as well. This also served as a preview for the planned visit of the...