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Virgin Voyages debuts its first-ever Scandinavia & Baltics season
Virgin Voyages is setting a course to go where it has never gone before in the summer of 2028. That’s when the Valiant Lady will head to 71° North, above the Arctic Circle, under a sun that refuses to set. Departing from Amsterdam, Valiant Lady will sail from a new homeport for the brand's first-ever Scandinavia & Baltic season. Highlights include six epic itineraries – every voyage with a maiden call – capped by a marquee Arctic Circle crossing with a midnight sun deck party under 24-hour daylight. John Lovell, Board Member and Senior Advisor of Virgin Voyages, said...
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils new guest experiences on two ships
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled images of reimagined spaces and additions to Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem -- including the brand-new adults-only Vibe Beach Club and an enhanced Thermal Suite in the award-winning Mandara Spa and Salon. Marc Kazlauskas, president of Norwegian Cruise Line, said that: “Listening to our guests and delivering exceptional experiences across our fleet is at the heart of what we do.” Kazlauskas continued: “These recent transformations bring some of our most beloved amenities to Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem, creating...
Holland America sets a course to showcase the Northern Lights
With scientists reporting that with Earth currently experiencing heightened solar activity, the coming fall and winter seasons are among the best times to see the Northern Lights. And to help travellers maximize their chances of witnessing the aurora, Holland America Line is sailing a series of Arctic Journey & Northern Lights voyages aboard Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam in October and November 2026. On those sailings, passengers can experience more than 30 hours of darkness while docked in Arctic Norway on October departures and nearly 60 hours on November sailings. When...
Seabourn marks 40th anniversary with the Ruby Collection
To mark its 4oth anniversary, Seabourn is setting sail with The Ruby Collection -- a curated series of 54 voyages in 2028. The Ruby Collection spans Seabourn’s fleet of five luxury ships and features enhanced onboard offerings, exclusive experiences, and access to destinations where larger ships cannot reach. Now open for booking, the Ruby Collection spans the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, Japan, Alaska, Northern Europe, the Arctic, and Antarctica. Notable voyages include: a 120-day “Cape to Cape” World Cruise departing Jan. 7, 2028; the line's second Grand...
Celebration Key marks its first anniversary
Celebration Key, Carnival Cruise Line's exclusive destination on Grand Bahama – recently celebrated its first anniversary after welcoming 2.4 million guests since its opening on July 19, 2025. Designed to celebrate the natural beauty of Grand Bahama and the culture of The Bahamas, the destination offers guests the opportunity to connect with the island’s unique spirit while enjoying the signature fun Carnival is known for. The milestone marks a successful inaugural year defined by unforgettable guest experiences, meaningful community partnerships and economic opportunity for...
Uniworld sets sail with launch of three new ships in 2028
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will be debuting three new ships in 2028 -- the S.S. Helen, S.S. Clara, and Mekong Mystique -- bringing the brand to a total of 22 ships. The added vessels will further elevate Uniworld's signature boutique river cruise experience across the Danube, Rhine and Mekong rivers, each drawing inspiration from the art, history and culture of the region it sails in. The announcement also builds on the momentum of the brand's recent fleet expansion, with four new ships joining the Uniworld fleet in 2027. Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld...
Viking adds Oberammergau Passion Play to two 2030 sailings
Viking has unveiled details of two new river voyages for 2030 that will offer guests the rare opportunity to experience the world-renowned Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, which has been performed every 10 years for nearly 400 years. With departure dates from May through September 2030, the new Oberammergau, Innsbruck & the Rhine and Oberammergau with Salzburg itineraries both feature preferred seating at the 43rd Passion Play and allow guests time to explore Bavaria and destinations along the Rhine and Danube rivers, respectively. Leah Talactac, President and CEO...
Emerald Cruises adds Seychelles sailings on Emerald Kaia
Emerald Cruises has introduced two new 13-Day Seychelles & Indian Ocean Adventure sailings aboard Emerald Kaia, the brand’s newest luxury yacht, for November 2026. Sailing with just 128 guests, Emerald Kaia combines intimate yacht cruising with immersive destination experiences, allowing guests to explore hidden lagoons, remote coral atolls, historic Swahili settlements and spectacular marine ecosystems throughout the Indian Ocean, all while enjoying the comfort, personalized service and all-inclusive experience that defines Emerald Cruises &Tours. Unlike larger ocean...