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Scenic Group announces three new luxury river ships

Scenic Group announces three new luxury river ships

Scenic Group has revealed it will launch three new luxury river ships in 2027 and early 2028. One Emerald Star-Ship will join the Emerald Cruises & Tours fleet, while Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours will welcome two ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ships. The new vessels will operate across Europe and Asia, with bookings now open

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Unveils a New Winter 2027–2028 Season of Voyages

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Unveils a New Winter 2027–2028 Season of Voyages

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection introduces its Winter 2027–2028 itineraries across Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific aboard Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara. Sailing from October 2027 to May 2028, the season features more than 60 voyages and introduces 14 new ports of call. The season broadens the brand's global presence across key regions, pairing established destinations with small, lesser-visited harbors. Each voyage reflects The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s approach to luxury travel, combining immersive exploration with the effortless, relaxed feel of an intimate yachting experience.

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe

Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Eldir, the company's newest Viking Longship®. The Viking Eldir was built at Meyer's Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany. The 190-guest Viking Eldir joins the company's growing fleet of state-of-the-art sister ships and will sail Viking's popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.

CELEBRITY CRUISES' 2028 GALAPAGOS EXPEDITIONS ARE OPEN FOR BOOKING

CELEBRITY CRUISES' 2028 GALAPAGOS EXPEDITIONS ARE OPEN FOR BOOKING

Celebrity Cruises' 2028 Galapagos expeditions on the Forbes Travel Guide rated Celebrity Flora opened for booking today. More than 50 all-inclusive sailings in 2028 promise extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Every sailing offers unforgettable experiences – from snorkeling with sea lions, kayaking with sea turtles, exploring coastlines along breathtaking cliffs, encountering giant tortoises, and much more. Itineraries led by Galapagos National Park expert naturalists immerse guests in the destination each day, as they take in the breathtaking nature and wildlife of the diverse island archipelago.

NORWEGIAN LUNA™ WELCOMES HER FIRST GUESTS IN EUROPE

NORWEGIAN LUNA™ WELCOMES HER FIRST GUESTS IN EUROPE

Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the global leader in innovative cruise travel, today revealed the first official architectural images and videos of Norwegian Luna, offering a first look at the ship's striking next-generation design as she begins her inaugural transatlantic voyage. NCL's newest ship welcomed her first guests in Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, on March 10, 2026 and will make her U.S. debut in Miami, the Cruise Capital of the World, on March 23, 2026.

YMA YACHTING MARKS ITS ENTRY INTO THE GREEK MARKET, NOW REPRESENTING COSMOS

YMA YACHTING MARKS ITS ENTRY INTO THE GREEK MARKET, NOW REPRESENTING COSMOS

YMA Yachting, Indonesia’s leading Bali-based marketing and sales agency specializing in the management and communication of luxury maritime vessels, is pleased to announce its international expansion. The company now represents its first yacht outside Indonesia - Cosmos - A timeless traditional wooden vessel anchored in Alimos Marina, Athens, Greece, marking a significant step into the Mediterranean market. Cosmos is a 25-metre classic motor sailer originally built in 1979 at the Mavrikos Brothers shipyard on the island of Syros and beautifully restored in 2019. Preserving the heritage of a traditional Greek karavoskaro, traditional Greek vessels used for deep sea trading, the yacht combines regional craftsmanship with contemporary comfort. Warm wood interiors, an open deck, and elegant interiors create a relaxed yet refined atmosphere, ideal for unhurried cruising and memorable moments at sea.

Avora Residences Acquires Seven Seas Navigator, Announces Launch of Avora Lumina

Avora Residences Acquires Seven Seas Navigator, Announces Launch of Avora Lumina

Avora Residences has acquired the Seven Seas Navigator from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, marking a meaningful expansion of the residential cruise category into a new premium tier. The vessel will debut in January 2028 as Avora Lumina, serving as the flagship of Avora's residential platform designed specifically for long-term living at sea.