Cruise
Azamara enhances land tours with NatGeo partnership
Small-ship cruise line Azamara is expanding its robust shore programming with new day tours by National Geographic. Beginning this month, Azamara will offer nine different National Geographic Day Tours in partnership with Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services, the global cruise ground handler that collaborates with National Geographic to create and operate these experiences. "Our Azamara guest is constantly seeking new ways to explore different cultures and destinations through educational and immersive travel,” said Paul Chapple, head of land product development and...
HAL adds UNESCO sites to new South America trips
Bookings are now open for Holland America Line’s 2025-2026 South America and Antarctica season. Featuring a series of longer cruises up to 22 days, guests can experience the region’s captivating blend of diverse cultures, breathtaking natural landscapes and rich historical heritage — including 16 UNESCO World Heritage sites and UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. From November 2025 through March 2026, Oosterdam cruises between San Antonio (Santiago), Chile, and either Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Iconic sites The itineraries offer...
Windstar launches its first-ever South America cruises
Windstar Cruises is expanding its global reach with first-time cruises in South America beginning in December of 2025 on board all-suite yacht Star Pride. The new 16-day Marvels of Latin America Cruise Tour sailing from Colón, Panama to Lima, Peru (or reverse) adds a pre- or post-cruise tour to Machu Picchu.There’s also an option for a mid-cruise overland tour to the Galapagos Islands. For a shorter version, an 11-day Marvels of Ecuador, Peru, and the Panama Canal includes the cruise and the optional Galapagos Island overland tour. “Our new cruise tour in Machu Picchu and overland...
MSC Cruises shows off new bilingual website
MSC Cruises' Canadian website, www.mscruises.ca, is now available in both English and French. The French website is designed to make booking a cruise on board one of MSC Cruises ships more convenient for French-speaking Canadians across the country. As the only major cruise line with an office in Canada, making www.msccruises.ca/fr bilingual is part of our commitment to exceed guest expectations," says Ian Patterson, country manager, MSC Cruises Canada. "As we continue to solidify our presence in the French speaking market, today’s announcement brings us one step closer to...
MSC Cruises signs deal for two sustainable ships
MSC Cruises has ordered two liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessels with French ship builder, Chantiers de l’Atlantique. This sees the two World Class options confirmed as firm orders with an option for a fifth ship. The two new ordered vessels – currently referred to as World Class 3 and 4 - will be delivered in 2026 and 2027. To date, MSC Cruises has built 18 ships through its partnership with Chantiers de l’Atlantique. The company’s two existing World Class ships, MSC World Europa and MSC World America are already energy efficient. The new ships will be an...
Uniworld’s “12 Days of Christmas” Returns
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is bringing back its 12 Days of Christmas Event once again this year. A new offer will be unveiled each business day for 12 days, with the first deal revealed on Black Friday (Nov. 24, 2023). The offers will be completely different than last year, with unprecedented savings including 50% off popular cruises. Plus, now through Jan. 31, 2024, guests can book new Cruise & Air combo savings of up to CAD$4,000 on select 2024 journeys, with savings on popular European itineraries, including ‘Venice & Jewels of Veneto,’ ‘Portugal, Spain...
Celebrity shares details of 2025/2026 sailings
Celebrity Cruises has announced its 2025-2026 season of sailings. With more than 800 sailings to over 290 destinations in 72 countries across seven continents, the summer and winter program includes new ports in Europe, year-round sailings to the Caribbean and more. Highlights of the new 2025-2026 season include: Celebrity Xcel, the brand’s newest and most innovative Edge Series ship, making her Caribbean debut with 7-night sailings from Fort Lauderdale New experiences in 29 cities, with single and double overnights Year-round sailings from Miami to the Caribbean on guest...
Discover Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Cruises’ Newest Ship: Virtual Inaugural Experience LIVE With Baxter Media
Celebrity Cruises is unveiling Celebrity Ascent, its fourth ship in the Edge series and an innovation in luxury, entertainment, dining, and accessibility. Be part of Baxter Media’s virtual first look at Celebrity Ascent, taking place on December 7 at 2:00pm EST. Featuring an exclusive walk-through of various venues onboard, Allan Brooks, Celebrity Cruises’ National Director of Sales for Canada, will discuss all there is to explore on Celebrity Ascent. Special guest host Charles Sylvia, ECC, will introduce the webinar and bring updates from CLIA. Don’t miss our live...