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Zac Brown Named Godfather of Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber
Zac Brown has been named Godfather of Margaritaville at Sea’s new *Beachcomber*, set to debut from Miami in January 2027. The GRAMMY-winning artist will christen the ship and perform onboard during its inaugural celebrations.
Mitsui Ocean Sakura Enters Service, Expanding Mitsui Ocean Cruises’ Luxury Fleet
Mitsui Ocean Cruises welcomes Mitsui Ocean Sakura, a new 458-guest luxury ship joining Mitsui Ocean Fuji and expanding the line’s Japan-focused cruise offering.
Viking Astrea Touches Water for the First Time
The Viking Astrea has touched water for the first time at Fincantieri’s Ancona Shipyard. Viking’s second hydrogen-powered cruise ship has now entered the final stage of construction. With 499 staterooms and capacity for 998 guests, she is set to debut in 2027 with itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
Celebrity Compass Completes Float Out Ahead of 2027 River Cruise Debut
Celebrity Cruises has reached a major construction milestone with the float out of Celebrity Compass, the first ship in its new river cruise fleet, ahead of the vessel’s scheduled debut in August 2027.
Emerald Cruises’ 2027 President’s Cruise on the Seine
Emerald Cruises’ 2027 President’s Cruise will sail the Seine aboard the new Emerald Lumi, hosted by Scenic Group USA & LATAM President Ken Muskat. The eight-day roundtrip journey from Paris explores Normandy’s history, culture, art and iconic destinations.
MSC World Asia Completes Sea Trials Ahead of Mediterranean Debut
MSC World Asia has completed its final sea trials ahead of its November 2026 delivery and December Mediterranean debut. The new MSC Cruises flagship will feature over 40 bars, lounges and restaurants, major family attractions and seven-night Western Mediterranean itineraries.
Margaritaville at Sea Brings Beachcomber to Galveston
Margaritaville at Sea will bring Beachcomber to Galveston beginning in October 2027, offering four- to seven-night Caribbean cruises, new onboard experiences, live entertainment and itineraries calling at a wide range of destinations, including Veracruz.
Hero of the Seas prepares for her debut: Royal Caribbean’s new flagship completes the float-out
With the float-out at the Meyer Turku shipyard, Hero of the Seas has entered the final stages of construction. The fourth ship in the Icon Class will debut from Miami in August 2027, ushering in a new era of Caribbean cruising centered on innovation, entertainment and hospitality.
Norwegian Cruise Line Opens Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian Cruise Line will officially open Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay on September 4, 2026, completing a major new phase in the redevelopment of its private island destination in The Bahamas.
Oceania Sonata Floats Out Ahead of 2027 Debut
Oceania Cruises has floated out Oceania Sonata at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard, marking a major milestone for the first vessel in the new Sonata Class. The ship will debut in August 2027 with expanded suites, 13 dining venues and an inaugural season spanning Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas.
Clipper Stad Amsterdam Launches Autumn Sailings and Copenhagen Youth Voyage
This autumn, Clipper Stad Amsterdam combines coastal day sails, a voyage to London and a five-day youth sailing experience from Copenhagen, where participants aged 15 to 25 can learn the fundamentals of traditional tall-ship sailing.
Nature as Teacher: Hapag-Lloyd's Arctic "Young Explorers"
On select Arctic sailings to Iceland, Svalbard and Greenland, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' "Young Explorers" program puts children aged 10 to 17 face to face with polar science — plankton under the microscope, glaciers up close, and, with luck, a walrus or two. With 19 departures scheduled through 2028, it's a bet that expedition cruising's youngest guests deserve more than a scaled-down version of the adult itinerary.
Crystal brings wellness to sea with new retreat voyages
Fitness, nutrition, mindfulness & longevity will take centre stage across four dedicated wellness itineraries aboard Crystal Serenity and Symphony in 2027.
Margaritaville at Sea Introduces the First Artists for Same Boat
The artists, selected through a nationwide talent search, will join the roster of performers bringing the new Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber to life during its inaugural season.
The Solar Eclipse Seen from the Sea: When a Cruise Becomes a Privileged Viewing Point
The 2026 total solar eclipse transformed the sky into a spectacular natural phenomenon, prompting several cruise lines to chase totality and turn the voyage into an extraordinary astronomical experience.
Heritage Line Anouvong Returns to the Mekong After an Extensive Redesign
Heritage Line Anouvong resumes sailing between Luang Prabang and the Golden Triangle with a new Laos-inspired look, refreshed interiors, and new shore experiences in Pak Sith and Ban Baw.
TradeWinds Explores Panama’s Caribbean Islands
TradeWinds Luxury Vacations is introducing an all-inclusive catamaran journey through Panama’s Bocas del Toro archipelago, combining secluded beaches, protected marine environments, wildlife encounters and local culture in a flexible small-yacht experience designed for no more than 10 guests.
Century Vision: the Yangtze Through Luxury and Culture
Century Vision ushers in a new era of river cruising on the Yangtze, with its debut scheduled for September 2026. Designed to combine contemporary elegance, generous spaces, comfort, and technology, the new flagship of Century Cruises transforms a journey along China’s great river into an experience that goes far beyond a traditional cruise: an immersive […]
Explora Journeys takes delivery of Explora III
Explora Journeys has celebrated the entry into service of Explora III, the third ship of the luxury brand of the MSC Group, delivered by Fincantieri at its Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa. The ceremony was attended by numerous civil and institutional authorities, including Marco Bucci, President of the Liguria Region; Silvia Salis, Mayor of Genoa; […]
Thurgau Travel: a New Ship with Alpine-Inspired Design
Thurgau Travel continues to modernize its fleet with the innovative MS Thurgau Arva, a new vessel that will enter service in 2028, featuring Swiss stone pine interiors and hybrid propulsion.
Emerald Cruises: a river cruise for Latin American guests
Emerald Cruises & Tours is expanding its offering for the Latin American market with Emerald Culturas: Sensations of Lyon & Provence, an exclusive eight-day Rhône River cruise created specifically for Spanish and Portuguese-speaking guests. Departing on April 3, 2027, the itinerary combines the charm of Provence, the excellence of French gastronomy, and the comfort of onboard […]
Emerald Cruises: the float out of Emerald Lumi
Emerald Cruises & Tours celebrated the ceremonial float out of Emerald Lumi, the new Star-Ship set to inaugurate a new era of river cruising on the Seine. The ship touched the water for the first time at the shipyard in Romania, marking a symbolic and significant milestone on the journey towards her inaugural season in […]
Riviera Travel welcomes Riviera Resplendence
Riviera Travel has just unveiled Riviera Resplendence, its brand-new five-star river cruise ship.
GigSky launches the new “Messaging + Essentials” plan
Today, having a connection while traveling is no longer just a convenience, but a real necessity. Sending a message as soon as you land, checking a booking, calling a ride through an app, finding directions, or quickly translating a sentence have become standard needs for any modern traveler. It is precisely from these practical needs […]