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Astoria Grande Arrives at the Port of Alexandria
The Port of Alexandria, one of the main commercial hubs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, will welcome the cruise ship Astoria Grande on March 21. Located on the western edge of the Nile Delta, between the Mediterranean Sea and Lake Mariout, Alexandria is Egypt’s second-largest city and its principal seaport, handling around 60% of […]
Scenic Group Expands River Fleet
Scenic Group has announced the launch of three new river ships that will enhance the river fleet of Emerald Cruises with a new Emerald Star-Ship and that of Scenic Cruises with two luxury Scenic Space-Ships, extending the group’s presence in Europe and Asia between 2027 and 2028. The announcement comes at a particularly significant moment […]
Emerald Kaia: The Names of the Godparents Revealed
Emerald Cruises has announced that Kim Scoular and Ray Gilbert, two long-serving employees, will serve as the godmother and godfather of Emerald Kaia, currently en route to the Mediterranean, where she will begin her inaugural season in April 2026. In celebration of the 40 Years of Innovation of the Australian-founded Scenic Group, Emerald Kaia will be […]
AROYA Cruises Launches Its Arabian Gulf Season
AROYA Cruises has inaugurated its highly anticipated season in the Arabian Gulf, offering international guests a unique experience blending culture, luxury, and the region’s most iconic landscapes. With itineraries ranging from two to seven nights, the company aims to unveil the wonders of the Arabian Gulf to the world from an exclusively maritime perspective. The inaugural […]
Carnival Conquest Returns to Miami
Carnival Conquest has returned to service in Miami following a recent dry dock, bringing with her a series of refreshed spaces and updated venues that reinforce the ship’s role in one of the most dynamic segments of the cruise market: short Caribbean getaways. While the global cruise industry often focuses its attention on the arrival […]
FITUR Confirms Its Central Role in International Tourism
The 46th edition of FITUR concluded with an overwhelmingly positive outcome, reaffirming the International Tourism Fair’s central role in the global tourism landscape. Organized by IFEMA MADRID, the event once again demonstrated its ability to bring together operators, institutions, and professionals from around the world, while also strengthening its economic impact and strategic relevance for [&
Scenic Group launches Scenic & Emerald Rewards
Scenic Group ushers in a new phase of its loyalty strategy with the launch of Scenic & Emerald Rewards, the global program that brings together the former Scenic Club and EmeraldEXPLORER into a single integrated platform. The objective is clear: to offer guests a simpler, more transparent and rewarding system that recognizes and rewards loyalty […]
Riverside Luxury Cruises: The Pleasure of Taking Time
Some journeys are remembered for the places visited, others for how they were experienced. Riverside Luxury Cruises is built on this very distinction, offering a way of travelling that never compromises on elegance, discovery or comfort, but simply invites guests to devote more time to the experience, without rushing from one destination to the next. […]
Margaritaville at Sea: 27 concerts across the U.S.
The legendary multi-GRAMMY Award–winning Zac Brown Band returns to the United States with the new Love & Fear Tour, presented by Margaritaville at Sea. Following their historic residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas and the release of their eighth studio album Love & Fear, the band will bring their greatest hits and new material […]
Aman at Sea launch the inaugural itineraries of Amangati
Aman at Sea has launched the inaugural itineraries of Amangati, its first motorized ocean yacht, with bookings now open for the debut season in spring 2027. The yacht will bring Aman’s ultra-luxury experience to the open sea, offering five- to eight-night cruises along the Mediterranean’s most iconic coastlines, with calls at exclusive and lesser-accessible ports. Currently […]
Queen Mary 2: Historic Transit in the Panama Canal
The flagship of Cunard, the Queen Mary 2, achieved a historic milestone during her World Voyage 2026 by completing her first transit through the new locks of the Panama Canal. The event marked a rare and significant moment for guests on board the 108-night cruise, offering a unique and memorable experience that combined history, engineering, […]
NCL Opens Bookings for Norwegian Aura
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) takes another decisive step in its evolution with the official opening of bookings for Norwegian Aura, the largest and longest ship ever built for the brand. Set to be based in Miami starting in June 2027, following a European debut in late May of the same year—Norwegian Aura is poised to redefine […]
Emerald Kaia: Sea Trials Completed
Emerald Cruises & Tours marks a major milestone with the completion of sea trials for Emerald Kaia, the next-generation superyacht set to redefine luxury cruising standards. The trials took place in the stunning Halong Bay, Vietnam, confirming the vessel’s exceptional performance, maneuverability, and safety. This significant step paves the way for its entry into service, […]
SILVERSEA: Silver Muse and the New Spaces
Silversea has completed the refurbishment of Silver Muse, marking the ship’s first major dry dock since 2017, with redesigned spaces and the addition of the award-winning S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) culinary program. The new hallmark S.A.L.T. culinary concept, which guests will experience in the S.A.L.T. Kitchen and S.A.L.T. Bar, newly redesigned public areas, and […]
Cruising Journal Awards 2025: new priorities in cruising
Beyond individual winners and category leaders, the Cruising Journal Awards 2025 offer a broader narrative about where the cruise industry is heading and how it is redefining its own priorities. One of the most evident shifts emerging from this year’s results is the gradual but decisive transition from a product-centric mindset to an experience-centric one. […]
Scenic Launches New Year Savings Offer
2026 is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to start planning your next dream journey with Scenic. Thanks to the exclusive New Year Savings offer, booking by 8 January 2026 allows travelers to receive €250 per person in bonus savings on all river and ocean cruises. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy […]
The New Frontier of Luxury Aboard the Scenic Ikon
In 2028, the world of luxury cruising will welcome an unprecedented innovation: the Scenic Ikon, the latest marvel of the Scenic Discovery Yachts fleet. This next-generation yacht combines advanced technology, sustainability, culinary excellence, and refined, understated luxury, offering a truly all-inclusive discovery experience. Every detail, from the elegant suites to the shared spaces, is desi
Seven Seas Prestige: Regent Ushers in a New Era
Regent Seven Seas Cruises celebrated a historic milestone with the technical launch of Seven Seas Prestige, the first vessel of the new and highly anticipated Prestige Class. The event, marking the debut of Regent’s first new class of ships in a decade, took place on November 27, 2025, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, officially initiating […]
ICS: AI Redesigns the Future of Cruises
At its fifteenth edition, the International Cruise Summit in Madrid confirmed a now-irreversible trend: artificial intelligence is entering every corner of the cruise industry, reshaping processes, strategies, and business models. For two days, on November 18 and 19, executives and representatives from over 25 cruise lines, ports, and related companies discussed a sector that is […]
Oceania Sonata: A New Era of Luxury at Sea Begins
Oceania Cruises has officially unveiled Oceania Sonata, the ship that will inaugurate the highly anticipated Sonata Class, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s history. With this project, Oceania Cruises opens a new chapter defined by refined design, timeless elegance, and culinary excellence—anticipating a future in which traveling by sea becomes an even more intimate, […]
Emerald Cruises Launches its Black Friday Offer
The perfect moment to plan a journey defined by luxury and comfort has arrived. For Black Friday, Emerald Cruises is introducing an unmissable offer that allows travellers to save up to 35% per suite, combinable with 2-for-1 fares, on a selection of itineraries departing between 2025 and 2027. By booking by November 30th, guests can […]
MSC Cruises Orders Two New World Class Ships
MSC Cruises has confirmed the order of two additional World Class ships, scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031, during a special ceremony at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The announcement coincided with the technical float-out of MSC World Asia and the traditional coin ceremony of MSC World Atlantic, two events that celebrated […]
Crystal Grace: Crystal’s New Luxury Ship
Crystal has announced the name of its new ocean ship, Crystal Grace, marking the brand’s first new build in 25 years under the ownership of Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG). Scheduled for delivery in May 2028, the ship will embark on her inaugural voyage on June 11, 2028, following a series of preview sailings. […]
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