Cruise
Swan Hellenic sails its way to record July results
Swan Hellenic sailed its way to its strongest operational month on record in July of this year, with revenues surging 170% year-on-year, powered by dominant demand for polar expeditions and intensifying guest loyalty. Total growth year-to-date was an exceptional 268%. What’s more, the latest August figures show the trend continuing. The company's core polar portfolio drove two-thirds of this total growth, with Arctic revenue tripling year-on-year, while Arctic guest volumes more than doubled (+125%). The new Asia-Pacific itineraries achieved very impressive 373% year-on-year...
Cunard unveils details of 2027 World Voyages
Cunard has unveiled shore experiences for its 2027 World Voyages. In January, Cunard's newest ship, Queen Anne, will embark on her maiden voyage to South America, while Queen Victoria will set sail on a Full World Voyage. The ships will offer nearly 600 curated shore experiences designed to immerse guests in the culture, history and natural beauty of the places they visit. Queen Anne’s 90-night South America Discovery Voyage will have 15 maiden calls across the continent, visiting seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Brazil, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and...
A first look at Azamara Cruises’ 2029 World Cruise Collection
In 2029, Azamara Cruises is breaking with tradition and offering three ways to experience its World Cruise in 2029. That was the headline as Azamara offered a first look at its 2029 World Cruise Collection, featuring sailings ranging from 139 to 195 nights and offering more ways than ever to experience an extended journey around the globe. The collection includes a marquee 195-night World Cruise aboard Azamara Quest from San Diego to Copenhagen, alongside two shorter options of 179 and 139 nights. Spanning five continents, 40 countries and territories, and 126 ports,...
Carnival names French to role of VP, Charters, Meetings & Incentives
Carnival Cruise Line has promoted Justin French to the position of Vice President, Charters, Meetings & Incentives (CMI). French will be responsible for the strategic leadership, commercial growth, and operational oversight of Carnival Cruise Line’s charter, meetings, and incentive group business. French has held various positions during his tenure with the cruise line since 2003, including most recently as regional vice president. In his new role, he leads the development and execution of growth strategies, cultivates key industry partnerships, and oversees the successful...
Viking names top travel advisors as Godparents of seven new river ships
Viking has announced that seven travel advisors will serve as godparents of its newest river ships. Selected in recognition of their longstanding partnership with Viking and contributions to the travel industry, the seven advisors and industry leaders represent some of the company's most valued relationships across the global travel advisor community. Of the seven new river ships, the Viking Haki, the Viking Halogi, the Viking Sjofn and the Viking Rota will sail Viking’s most popular itineraries along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. The Viking Sekhmet and the Viking...
Unpacking the Canadian cruise traveller’s profile and why they travel
In the third-part of this exclusive four-part series, Environics Analytics’ Sandra Ware, Director of Client Strategy – Travel explains that today’s audience of cruise traveller spans a broader range of lifestyles, motivations and travel behaviours. Ware writes: “They come with attitudes toward relaxation, exploration and escape often proving more predictive than age alone. Understanding these differences reveals three clear cruise audiences and one important group that shows why age alone can be misleading.” And Ware explains: The cruise marketing opportunity appears to...
Chefs Crawford and Kirk set sail with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Canadian culinary duo, Chefs Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk are teaming up with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours for their second river cruise, embarking on a culinary journey along Portugal's Douro River. The eight-day itinerary, “A Chef's Culinary Adventure of Delightful Douro," sails round trip out of Porto on Nov. 5, 2027. This gastronomic-themed river cruise offers guests an immersive experience of the Portuguese way of life through the spectacular Douro Valley, where they will discover the warmth of the local people, be welcomed into charming villages, and sample traditional...
Cunard sets sail with Labour Day Sale on select sailings
Cunard has set sail with its Labour Day Sale, featuring fares from $999 per person and up to $300 in onboard credit per stateroom on 158 voyages across Cunard’s iconic fleet. From Aug. 27 through Sept. 9, 2026, Cunard’s Labour Day Sale offers travellers the opportunity to plan a journey at an excellent value. The offer applies to select voyages sailing from October 2026 through December 2027, including: 2026 Caribbean and European voyages and Transatlantic Crossings 2027 Canada New England, Caribbean, Europe and Mediterranean voyages; Transatlantic and Enhanced...