Cruise
HAL’s 2025/2026 Mexico & Pacific Coast trips open for booking
Holland America Line opened its 2025-2026 Mexico and Pacific Coast seasons, including longer calls at unique ports like Mexico’s Loreto and Topolobampo, and a new seven-day Great Bear Rainforest itinerary — a rarely cruised route that reveals the beauty of British Columbia, Canada. Cruises run from Aug. 2025 to May 2026 and range from one day up to a 29-day Collectors’ Voyage. “This in-depth exploration of the PNW takes guests through the historic Inside Passage, sailing through some of the most confined waters our ships have ever sailed," said Paul Grigsby, vice-president...
Backroads brings multi-adventure ocean tours to Greece & Croatia
Backroads recently announced a new Greece and Croatia ocean cruise multi-adventure tour from Athens to Dubrovnik for 2025 aboard Emerald. The trip features a bike ride to the ruins of Delphi, hiking above the UNESCO Heritage Site of Kotor, Montenegro, and kayaking off the shores of the Greek island of Lefkada, among other activities. Additional stops include Itea, Greece; Corfu, Greece; and Sarandë, Albania. The company is thrilled to host this eight-day, seven-night trip aboard Emerald's sleek new yachts, the Azzurra and Sakara, the newest featured small ships in Backroads'...
Uniworld marks 50 years with new super ship
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is debuting a brand new Super Ship, the S.S. Emilie. Setting sail for Europe in 2026, the ship will be a new build inspired by renowned Austrian painter Gustav Klimt and named after his life partner and muse, Emilie Flöge. “We’re thrilled to introduce a brand new ship to our fleet in 2026, just in time to celebrate Uniworld’s 50th anniversary,” says Ellen Bettridge, president and CEO of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. “Our commitment to excellence is unwavering, and this outstanding new vessel reaffirms our dedication to providing the best and...
Riviera adds three Adriatic yacht itineraries for 2025
Riviera River Cruises has added three new yacht cruise and tour itineraries in the Adriatic Sea for 2025. The new itineraries combine yacht cruises with onboard accommodations and land extensions with hotel accommodations in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and include tours of charming coastal towns, visits to breathtaking national parks and swim stops in unspoiled locations. “Our Adriatic yacht cruises have been popular since we started offering them in the North American market a couple of years ago,” said Marilyn Conroy, executive vice-president, sales and marketing,...
Webcast: Discover Princess’ 11 North American ports
Travel professionals are invited to discover Princess Cruises’ 11 North American homeports that allow clients to set sail just a hop away from home. An information session is being hosted by Princess and Baxter Media on Thursday, March 28 at 1 p.m. EST. Carmeg Roig, vice-president of sales for Princess, will provide travel advisors with the latest updates including the new homeports at Port Canaveral, Boston, and Galveston. Roig will also address why these ports are great options for groups and families, and other game-changing additions coming to Princess this year. Win a...
Vancouver expecting record-breaking cruise season
The first cruise ship of the season, the Disney Wonder, arrives in Vancouver on Monday, March 11—kicking off what is expected to be another record season for the industry locally. There are 329 cruise ship visits currently scheduled for the Canada Place cruise terminal at the Port of Vancouver between March 11 and October 29, 2024. This could mean a record 1.27 million passengers would travel through the Canada Place cruise terminal at the Port of Vancouver in 2024, about two per cent more than last year's record. A home port for Alaska "We expect 2024 to be another strong...
Atlas adds workshops & lectures for 2024 Cultural Expeditions
Atlas Ocean Voyages has debuted a collection of expert-led workshops and onboard lecturers as part of the 2024 Cultural Expeditions season. An addition to the company’s year-round expeditions that include Polar and Epicurean Expeditions, these new programs enhance appreciation for a variety of captivating regions and local cultures. "Atlas Ocean Voyages continues to redefine expedition cruising offering an adventure for every explorer aboard our new fleet of expedition yachts with under 200 guests,” said president and CEO James A. Rodriguez. “On Cultural Expeditions, we are excited...
Oceania reveals details on 2026 Around the World Cruise
Oceania Cruises welcomes guests on board its newest ship, Vista, for its highly anticipated inaugural 180-day 2026 Around the World voyage. Now open for preview, bookings for this unique, all-encompassing journey officially open on March 13, 2024. Setting sail from Miami on Jan. 6, the boutique 1,200-guest vessel will cross three oceans and 18 seas, exploring the jewels of Southeast Asia and Australia, island-hopping in the South Pacific, calling on unique ports in Europe, and exploring favourite South American cities. This year's circumnavigation visits 101 ports across 43...