Hankyu Travel International is chartering a Ponant ship for three cruises around Japan in the spring of 2027. According to a press release, the Japan-based travel agency will promote the sailings onboard Le Jacques Cartier to international guests. The...
Read MoreCunard has unveiled the first half of its Event Voyages 2026 schedule, which includes five seven-night itineraries from May to November 2026. The cruises will feature exclusive performances, workshops and performers and experts from around the globe. Katie McAlister,...
Read MoreRoyal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas is undergoing a series of updates that are set to debut this May. According to Mitch Merucci, who previously served as cruise director onboard the company’s fleet and is now part of...
Read MoreItinerary planning is very much like baking a cake, according to Crystal Morgan, senior director deployment and itinerary planning for Seabourn. Morgan said. “It is the sum of all the ingredients that define a successful itinerary, which is a...
Read MoreTwo Royal Caribbean International ships have recently cancelled their planned visits to Labadee, the company’s private destination in Haiti. According to reports from passengers, the Oasis of the Seas and the Voyager of the Seas are skipping the port...
Read MoreUniworld Boutique River Cruises announced its “Sail into Savings” event and has introduced waived single supplements for solo travelers. The company has also launched offers for River Heritage Club members and limited-time deals for river cruises in 2025, with...
Read MoreAmaWaterways has launched AmaMagdalena, the first river cruise ship to operate on Colombia’s Magdalena River and the company’s inaugural vessel in South America. The ship entered service on April 12, 2025. “Our expansion into Colombia represents a new chapter...
Read MoreFive new associates and four provisional operators have been welcomed into the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) at organization’s annual meeting, according to a statement. IAATO provisional operators, Exploris, Peace Boat, ROW Management/Residences at Sea and Ultima...
Read MoreTraditional hospitality brands coming to the luxury cruise space will only benefit the industry, Explora Journeys’ President Anna Nash said during an industry event in Miami held last week. “There is a huge opportunity for us as a brand,”...
Read MoreHX Expeditions announced a new partnership with Greenlandic chef Inunnguaq Hegelund to develop a culinary program that showcases the flavors of Greenlandic cuisine. The program will feature specially curated menus, collaborative recipes and culinary lectures led by Hegelund and...
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