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Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Celebrates Strongest Booking Month in Company History
Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has achieved the strongest booking month in its history, with January 2026 marking an all-time high for total global bookings across the fleet. “This record-breaking month underscores continued momentum for the brand and sustained demand for Regent’s unrivaled all-inclusive luxury cruise experience,” said Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer,Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Oceania Cruises® Introduces the Oceania Club Ambassador Program
Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, today announced the launch of its Oceania ClubTM Ambassador Program, a new referral initiative designed to reward loyal guests for sharing their passion for travelling well with friends and family. When an Oceania Club member refers a friend or family member who books their first-ever voyage with Oceania Cruises, both the referring member and the new guest will enjoy US$200 savings, a gesture that celebrates shared discovery and connection.
ATM 2026 to address rapid growth in the Middle East’s aviation and cruise industries
The Middle East’s aviation and cruise industries are entering a phase of global expansion, solidifying the region’s status as a major international travel hub. These industries are set to be the focus of attention at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 4-7 May.
Four Seasons Yachts Unveils 2027 Caribbean Season Featuring 18 New Voyages
Four Seasons Yachts unveils its 2027–2028 Caribbean season, introducing 18 curated voyages and 18 new destinations that will invite guests to explore this part of the world by sea. Designed around intimate marinas and lightly visited ports, each itinerary allows travellers to step directly into the character of the Caribbean. The season will mark Four Seasons Yachts second year sailing in this region, following the brand's Mediterranean debut in March 2026 and its inaugural Caribbean winter season later this year.
Star Clippers Celebrates Record-Breaking New Ports of Call for Summer 2027
The tall-ship cruise line has announced 27 new ports of call across 7 countries for the summer 2027 Mediterranean sailing programme - the highest number of new additions in the line's history. The new ports of call include Astypalea, Pighadia, Gavrio, Chania, Skyros and Parga in Greece; Çeşme, Datça, Kaş, Kekova and Fethiye in Turkey; Roses, Barcelona and Peniscola in Spain; Menton in France; Trogir and Korčula in Croatia; and, in a brand-new country for the sailing cruises specialist, Albania's Sarandë
Robert Downey Jr. Named Godparent of Disney Adventure
Today, Disney announced Academy Award-winning actor Robert Downey Jr. will be the godparent for the Disney Adventure, the newest and largest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Disney shared the news ahead of the vessel's maiden voyage next month out of its home port in Singapore.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Reveals an Exclusive New Collection of Enticing Land Programs
Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has unveiled a new collection of nearly 50 multi-day land programs available pre- and post- sailing in iconic destinations across the globe, including Africa & Arabia, Alaska, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, the Mediterranean & Northern Europe, and North America. Featured on sailings departing in 2026 and beyond, the new collection of immersive pre‑ and post‑land programs spans six of the seven ultra‑luxury ships in The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet®. These curated shoreside experiences cater to the growing desire of combining cruise and land holidays, giving guests the freedom to explore home ports at an unhurried pace and spend more meaningful time immersed in each destination before or after their voyage.
Princess Cruises Celebrates National Margarita Day by Breaking The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title
Princess Cruises raised a salted-rim glass to National Margarita Day in record-breaking style, breaking a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Most Margaritas Sold in 8 Hours. The celebration aboard Regal Princess sold 3,410 handcrafted 24K Margaritas featuring Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, surpassing the previously held record of 2,728.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC-LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS' HELP BRING GIANT TORTOISES BACK TO FLOREANA ISLAND
More than a century after tortoises became locally extinct on Floreana Island, the Floreana Ecological Restoration Project today released 158 giant tortoises back to the island, marking one of the project's most anticipated milestones and a powerful sign of ecosystem recovery.
Luxury Cruising Enters Its Personalization Era
Luxury cruising is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. As small-ship fleets expand and hotel brands long associated with land-based luxury enter the market, affluent travelers are no longer asking which cruise line is "the best." Instead, they're asking which one fits them.
Discover Europe's Newest Hotel Barge Destination: Inland Brittany Aboard Nymphea
European Waterways is opening up a part of France most travellers never see: inland Brittany. Aboard the hotel barge Nymphea, guests cruise deep into the region's quiet interior, following the historic Canal de Nantes à Brest between Josselin and Redon. This is slow travel at its most rewarding — narrow waterways, lock-by-lock cruising and front-row access to medieval towns, market villages and unspoilt countryside shaped by Celtic history.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Johanna Ortiz Debut a First-of-its-Kind Takeover at Sea
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announces an exclusive collaboration with renowned Colombian luxury fashion designer Johanna Ortiz, debuting aboard Ilma beginning February 17. The limited-time takeover introduces Ortiz’s signature world of custom prints and textiles on board, transforming the yacht’s Pool Deck and Observation Terrace into an expression of tropical vibrancy, craftsmanship, and the joy of travel.