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Oceania Aurelia: The New Era of Luxury Cruising
With the unveiling of the new Oceania Aurelia, Oceania Cruises marks a significant evolution in the luxury cruise segment. Designed for travelers seeking deeper and longer explorations, the ship embraces a new travel philosophy that combines elegance, spaciousness, and residential-style comfort. Scheduled to debut at the end of 2027, the vessel will feature prominently in […]
STC Global 2026: Innovation, Destinations & Technology
Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, held from April 13 to 16, concluded with great success, reaffirming its position as one of the leading events for the global cruise industry. The 2026 edition marked the largest in the event’s 41-year history, highlighting the sector’s growing importance and dynamism. Through 92 conference sessions and the participation of 283 […]
Scenic Group: an ambitious global expansion
Scenic Group is celebrating its 40th anniversary by looking to the future with an ambitious global expansion plan. A benchmark in the ultra-luxury travel segment across rivers, oceans, and expedition cruising, the company has announced the arrival of nine new ships between 2026 and 2028, marking one of the most significant growth phases in its […]
Emerald Cruises Celebrates Two Major Milestones
Emerald Cruises has celebrated two significant milestones marking a new chapter for its luxury fleet: the launch of Emerald Kaia, the next-generation superyacht, which successfully completed its maiden voyage through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal from Limassol, Cyprus, and the recent river trials of Emerald Astra, the new Emerald Star-Ship, set to enter service […]
Viking Cruises Expands Its Presence on the Nile
Viking continues to invest decisively in the Egyptian river cruise market with the announcement of two new vessels dedicated to the Nile: Viking Ptah and Viking Sekhmet, scheduled to debut in September and November 2026 respectively. The “float out” ceremony — the moment a ship touches the water for the first time — represents both […]
Navigating the World with GigSky
For those who love to travel and explore new horizons, staying connected to the world has become just as essential as carrying a passport or travel documents. Today, most people remain online even when far from home—not only to share photos and stories on social media, but also to use maps, check bookings, stay in […]
Riverside Cruises: modular and combinable itineraries
Since its launch, Riverside Luxury Cruises has transformed the European river cruise experience by moving away from the traditional seven-night format and offering modular, combinable itineraries. While many cruise lines stick to fixed weekly schedules, Riverside offers three-, four-, and five-night cruises that can easily be combined with classic seven-night routes, as well as longer […]
Disney Believe Will Be Disney’s Next Cruise Ship
Disney Cruise Line has announced new details about the fourth ship in the Wish class, revealed during The Walt Disney Company’s 2026 Annual Shareholders Meeting by Chief Executive Officer Josh D’Amaro on his historic first day leading the company. The next ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet will be named Disney Believe, a name that […]
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 […]