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Riverside named among the World’s Best Awards
After just one year of service, Riverside Luxury Cruises has been awarded the prestigious Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. The new European luxury river cruise company ranks among the top 10 in the 29th edition of the magazine’s highly anticipated annual reader survey. The magazine highlights the best travel destinations and organizations worldwide, categorized […]
Tomaszewski: An Exclusive Collection for HL Cruises
The renowned fashion designer Dawid Tomaszewski will create a new and exclusive collection for the MS EUROPA 2, the luxury ship of the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fleet. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the special exhibition “EXCESS IN ELEGANCE: Dawid Tomaszewski – a decade and a half,” at the Museum of Applied Arts in […]
Albatros Expeditions: The First Halal Cruise to Antarctica
Albatros Expeditions has announced an unprecedented innovation in the expedition cruise world: starting in 2026, the company will offer fully Halal-certified cuisine on board its ships in Antarctica. This marks a historic milestone for the industry, which has never seen such an offering in the region of eternal ice. The Halal project is led by […]
Travelling in the Mediterranean Year-Round with Windstar
Since last winter, Windstar Cruises has been offering unique cruise itineraries and well-designed excursions in a spectacular part of the world, the Mediterranean, surrounded by authentic wonders, local experiences, history, interesting places, and culinary adventures. Aboard elegant ships equipped with all comforts, Windstar Cruises allows you to immerse yourself in the most beautiful places in [
Crystal: New Wellness Treatments at Sea
Crystal Cruises launches two special wellness voyages, offering guests a vacation dedicated to self-discovery and relaxation. From December 1 to 14 and December 14 to 23, 2024, the elegant Crystal Symphony will host industry experts with specialized programs in healthy aging, functional nutrition, fitness, mental wellness, and body and mind detoxification. Dalila Roglieri, Crystal’s chief [&hellip
Aida: Modernization for Two More Ships Starting in 2025
AIDA Cruises continues with the modernization of its fleet: after AIDAdiva, shipyard schedules have been set for the next two ships in the Sphinx class. As part of AIDA Evolution, the largest fleet modernization program in the company’s history, the first three ships of the Sphinx series will be extensively modernized by 2026. The first […]
Poseidon Aims to Preserve Wildlife in South Georgia
The union of forces between the South Georgia Heritage Trust and Poseidon Expeditions promotes vital conservation on the island of South Georgia. Since its founding in 1999, Poseidon Expeditions has brought thousands of intrepid travelers to the remotest corners of the earth by organizing exclusive exploratory cruises in the polar regions of the world: the […]
Sea Cloud: extensive refurbishment starting fall 2025
Sea Cloud Cruises, one of the leading luxury cruise companies, has announced that Sea Cloud, their legendary flagship vessel, will undergo a significant refurbishment starting in fall 2025. This decision coincides with the ship’s 95th birthday, originally commissioned by Marjorie Merriweather Post and E.F. Hutton. According to Daniel Schäfer, CEO of Sea Cloud Cruises, Sea […]
How Cruise Lines Are Captivating First-Time Travelers
As a “new to cruise” traveler myself, I have experienced the immense surprise that people encounter when learning the infinite possibilities of cruising around the world. There is a product, destination and style for every traveler. In recent years, the cruise industry has embraced an exciting opportunity: to showcase the wonders of cruising to a […]
Swan Hellenic Joins Virtuoso Collection
Swan Hellenic, a pioneer in cultural expedition travel, has joined the exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners of Virtuoso, which includes over 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries, spanning luxury hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators, and other travel entities. Patrizia Iantorno, Chief Commercial Officer of Swan Hellenic, highlighted that Virtuoso’s acceptance proce
HX and Ocean Bottle Join Forces Against Pollution
Hurtigruten Expeditions has announced a partnership with Ocean Bottle, a brand of reusable water bottles with a social impact revolutionizing ocean-bound plastic, to combat marine plastic pollution. Launched ahead of World Oceans Day on June 8th, the initiative will provide complimentary Ocean Bottles to all Hurtigruten Expeditions guests, which fund the collection of ocean-bound plastic. [&hellip
Costa Diadema Starts Using Shore Power in Kiel
On June 7th, Costa Diadema, a Costa Cruises ship, successfully connected to the electrical grid available at the Ostuferhafen cruise terminal in the port of Kiel for the first time. It will continue to do so for all scheduled stops until the end of summer. By using shore power, the ship was able to shut […]
Uniworld Publishes Its Third Annual Sustainability Report
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has released its third annual Impact Report, detailing the progress made in 2023 and providing updates on the company’s sustainability goals. Uniworld’s sustainability plan, overseen by Julie Higgins, includes 11 measurable goals, such as reducing food waste by 50% by 2025, eliminating single-use plastics, achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, and more. […]
A-Rosa: Innovations in the Field of Entertainment
A-Rosa River Cruises introduces innovations in the field of entertainment by creating its own department at its headquarters in Rostock, Germany, with a team of four people who will be responsible for the continuous development of all on-board entertainment. The new department will manage both daytime and evening entertainment programs, themed cruises, and offerings for […]
Thurgau Travel and Sustainability Report 2023
Thurgau Travel, a pioneering Swiss river cruise company on a global scale, has published its first sustainability report for the year 2023. This step not only enhances transparency but also lays the groundwork for further actions aimed at improving and ensuring long-term sustainability. In 2023, Thurgau Travel worked intensively to develop and revise a more […]
Cruise Saudi Joins FLEET: Commitment to Sustainability
Cruise Saudi, a major Arabian cruise company, has announced its participation in the FLEET research consortium, marking a significant advancement in its journey towards environmental sustainability. The FLEET consortium, established by the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the Oil Sustainability Program (OSP), aims to enhance economic and environmental competitiveness
Viking: Phytoplankton Sequencing at Sea
Viking, with the scientific support of UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), has made a scientific advancement on board its expedition fleet by sequencing environmental DNA (eDNA) of phytoplankton in real-time. The PCR lab on board the Viking Octantis has been converted into an advanced scientific environment […]
AIDA: sponsor of the Rostock Seawolves
AIDA Cruises recently announced the renewal of their sponsorship of the ROSTOCK SEAWOLVES basketball club for the third season, continuing their two-year status as a Platinum Sponsor. The collaboration is centered around organizing joint activities aboard the AIDAmar at the port of Rostock-Warnemünde, promoting team spirit that boosts the entire region. AIDA Cruises congratulated the […]
Costa Cruises and Neos: Renewed Agreement
Costa Cruises and Neos, the Italian airline part of Alpitour World, have announced the renewal of their three-year collaboration, with a significant increase in the availability of air seats for Costa cruise customers. This new agreement, covering the period from 2024 to 2027, includes a 30% increase in seats reserved for Costa customers on Neos […]
Emirates and MSC: partnership renewed
Emirates and MSC Cruises renew their partnership for another two seasons, reaffirming Dubai as a key cruise hub. MSC Euribia’s winter itineraries from Dubai for the 2024/25 winter season offer 7 unforgettable nights with destinations including Doha in Qatar, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, and some itineraries also include Sir Bani Yas, the largest natural island in […]
Hanseatic Inspiration: New Routes on the Amazon River
With Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, after the Hanseatic Spirit, the Hanseatic Inspiration also sailed the Amazon River for the first time between March and April 2024, and new routes are also planned for next year with the Hanseatic Nature. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises thus continues its success story in the expedition sector, boasting a 20-year career of undertaking these […]
Havila Voyages: strong balance sheet and liquidity
Havila Voyages (Havila Kystruten AS), a Norwegian shipping company that operates coastal voyages between Bergen and Kirkenes, has completed a refinancing that ensures the company has stronger liquidity and balance sheet. In the quarterly report for the last quarter of 2023, Havila Voyages announced a refinancing of the secured bond loan, including the related repayment […]