Even though the a capella singing group The Cadaver Dans and the butler that roamed the room to meet with travel advisors were very much “dead,” yesterday The Walt Disney Company held a fang-tastic breakfast at the Fairmont Royal York that was alive with news and updates from its theme parks and cruise ships.
During the agent appreciation event, Marlie Morrison, managing director, marketing & sales; Canada/Japan/South Korea, noted that Canada is a top international market for Disney, following the U.K.
“We have had a really strong year out of Canada. 2024 has been extremely...
Carnival Cruise Line is expanding the schedules of Carnival Magic and Carnival Sunrise from PortMiami, giving guests more options to book future cruise vacations throughout 2026 and into early 2027.
Both ships will offer a diverse array of sailings connecting Miami with popular destinations across The Bahamas, including Carnival’s upcoming exclusive destination, Celebration Key, as well as other popular ports of call in the eastern, western, and southern Caribbean.
To see all the new sailings now available, click here.
“These sailings build on our strong deployment plan from the...
Ponant has opened its sales for the summer 2026 season, with an exciting lineup of destinations including Greece, Croatia, Scandinavia, the British Isles, Japan, the Canary Islands, the Kimberley, and beyond.
In total, the company is offering 86 sailings and 37 itineraries, including three brand-new routes, available for summer 2026. Sales opened on October 3, 2024.
Destinations for Summer 2026
Treasures of the Mediterranean: Spanning Greece, the Adriatic shores and the jewels of the Iberian Peninsula, PONANT has expanded opportunities to discover the wonders of...
Silversea is developing a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile – the southernmost city on Earth – to create an unrivaled experience for guests to explore the rugged landscape of Antarctica.
The hotel will facilitate a uniquely frictionless journey to the 'White Continent,' allowing guests to enjoy Silversea's personalized service and warm hospitality throughout their voyage. Guests embarking on the cruise line's innovative Antarctica Bridge fly-cruise program – the fastest and most direct route to Antarctica – will fly directly to Puerto Williams from Santiago,...
Cunard has announced that the famous Cuban ballet company Acosta Danza will be on board Queen Victoria from May 26 – July 7, 2025, for a special six-week residency.
The critically acclaimed company, founded by world-renowned ballet dancer Carlos Acosta, will perform two exclusive shows, which will be revealed closer to the time.
In addition to performances, they will hold workshops and panel discussions in the ship's Royal Court Theatre.
Guests can also watch Yuli: The Carlos Acosta Story, a biographical film directed by the multi-award-winning director Iciar Bollain,...
Ponant celebrated the inaugural call of Le Lyrial at the port of New York on Oct. 1 with a plaque exchange, a time-honoured maritime tradition in the cruise industry marking this important milestone.
“We are thrilled for Ponant’s return to New York City with the inaugural visit of Le Lyrial and it has been an honour to receive such a warm welcome from local officials and our partners here,” said Hervé Gastinel, CEO and chief sustainability officer. “As we sailed into the harbour and past the Statue of Liberty, our guests and team onboard were overwhelmed with emotion and many of...
Celebrity Cruises has released details of its 2026-2027 deployment, featuring more than 600 sailings to more than 280 destinations in more than 70 countries across all seven continents.
The highly anticipated fifth ship in the revolutionary Edge Series ships, Celebrity Xcel, will sail her inaugural season in Europe offering an unmatched Mediterranean vacation and Celebrity’s first overnights in Madeira, Portugal.
Edge Series ships continue to bring guests closer to Celebrity's four most sought-after regions: the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska and Australia, delivering a range of...
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its new brand positioning, “MORE,” reinforcing and extending its legacy of delivering more onboard offerings, more places to discover and more value with the launch of its all-new upgraded ‘More At Sea’ package.
To further enhance the guest experience, NCL is upgrading its popular ‘Free At Sea’ package to ‘More At Sea,’ which will provide even more benefits and premium inclusions that guests want and that matter most to them on their well-deserved vacation.
Guests can now take advantage of this new and more inclusive package...
Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have announced the dates and locations for their fall consumer events taking place in cities across Canada, designed to inspire and educate both travellers and travel agents about the unique luxury experiences they offer.
The sessions will showcase exclusive insights into their upcoming itineraries, new destinations, and exceptional offers for 2025 and beyond.
About the sessions
River Information Sessions – Join Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours complimentary sessions for an in-depth exploration of luxury river...
For more than 20 years, the collaboration between Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic has been synonymous with small-ship modern expedition cruising.
Now, the two companies are taking their industry-defining relationship to the next level with the debut of a new name and refreshed co-branded identity, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions.
The launch of the new co-brand represents a significant milestone in the long-term extension and expansion of the strategic relationship between Lindblad Expeditions, National Geographic, and The Walt Disney Company.
The move was...