Cruise Events
Crystal Symphony: Shane Morley returns on board
Crystal has enthusiastically announced the return of Shane Morley as Cruise Director aboard the Crystal Symphony. Starting August 8, 2025, Morley will rejoin the crew to lead onboard entertainment during the roundtrip voyage from Piraeus on August 9, working alongside Vicki Van Tassel in a rotational role overseeing the ship’s entertainment programming. Originally from Perth, […] Read more
Emerald Cruises Unveils 2027–2028 Yacht Collection
Emerald Cruises once again inspires the most discerning travelers with the launch of its highly anticipated 2027–2028 Yacht Collection. Featuring 25 brand-new itineraries, 170 departures, over 200 ports across 70 countries, and a fleet of luxury yachts strategically positioned around the globe, this marks the most extensive offering in the company’s history. The new Emerald Cruises […] Read more
Viking Names New Ocean Ship Viking Vesta in Croatia
With a traditional ceremony held in Split, Croatia, Viking has officially named its newest ocean cruise ship, the Viking Vesta. The event marked a significant milestone for the Norwegian cruise company, coinciding with the celebration of the tenth anniversary of its ocean voyages. The ship’s godmother was Norwegian journalist Lene Tangevald-Jensen, who carried out the […] Read more
Crystal: “World’s Best” at the Travel + Leisure Awards
Crystal, a global benchmark in the luxury cruise industry, has been named Top Midsize-Ship Ocean Cruise Line in the prestigious Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025, according to the results of the magazine’s annual reader survey. This achievement reaffirms the company’s long-standing excellence, having held this top position for nearly thirty years, ever since […] Read more
AmaWaterways: AmaMagdalena Christened in Colombia
In the historic Colombian city of Mompox, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, luxury river cruise company AmaWaterways celebrated the official christening of AmaMagdalena — the first-ever luxury river cruise ship to sail the waters of the Magdalena River. This milestone event marks the beginning of a new era for Colombian tourism, focused on sustainability and the […] Read more
GigSky: Always Connected with Cruise + Land Plans
Staying connected while traveling is no longer just a work necessity—it has become a fundamental part of the travel experience itself. Whether it’s sharing moments on social media, staying in touch with loved ones at home, or checking maps and travel guides, internet access has become indispensable. But what happens when you choose to go […] Read more
Crystal: Financing Secured for two next-generation ships
Crystal has officially finalized an ECA-backed financing agreement guaranteed by SACE for the construction of its first two next-generation cruise ships. The deal marks a decisive turning point in the company’s fleet expansion program, further solidifying its position among the elite players in the global cruise market. The operation was led by a consortium of major […] Read more
Oceanwide Expeditions Arctic 2025 season begins
Oceanwide Expeditions 2025 Arctic season is underway, with all four expedition vessels, m/v Hondius, m/v Plancius, m/v Ortelius, and s/v Rembrandt van Rijn, operating in Svalbard, Greenland, and the pack ice of the Arctic Ocean. This follows a restocking, upgrading, and maintenance period in their home port of Vlissingen, the Netherlands. In preparation for the […] Read more
Scenic Celebrates Bastille Day with Included Stays
Scenic invites travelers to celebrate Bastille Day in style with an exclusive, limited-time offer that transforms an already unforgettable river cruise in France into a complete and immersive experience. By booking a Scenic cruise for 2026, guests can enjoy a complimentary one-night stay—either before or after the cruise—in one of France’s most iconic cities: Bordeaux, Lyon, […] Read more
Monfalcone: TUI Cruises’ New Green Ship Launched
On May 30th, at the historic Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, the Mein Schiff Flow was officially launched. This vessel is the second next-generation cruise ship commissioned by TUI Cruises and is the sister ship of Mein Schiff Relax, which was delivered last February. The launch marks another significant step toward a cruise industry that is […] Read more