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MAJESTIC CITIES, AND NEW SHORE EXCURSIONS TO HEADLINE SEABOURN'S 2024-2025 ASIA CRUISE SEASON
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, is offering an extraordinary line-up of Asia itineraries for the late 2024 and 2025 cruise seasons. From December 2024 to March 2025, and again in November 2025, Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Quest will embark on a series of captivating voyages across Southeast Asia and Japan, visiting diverse regions, from the vibrant cultures of Vietnam and Thailand to the dazzling skyline of Singapore.
Ilma, the Newest Superyacht From The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Makes Its Debut
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s latest yacht presents an exceptional guest experience—from spacious suites with private ocean view terraces, world-class dining curated by MICHELIN-starred restaurant chefs, a sweeping pool deck offering spectacular views at sea, new itineraries, among the highest guest-to-staff ratio, and much more, building on the company’s commitment to bespoke journeys
Make Your Next Cruise Even More Remarkable, With Free Drinks on Selected 2024 and 2025 Sailings
Venture into Arctic Norway to seek out the Northern Lights, learn to flamenco in its birthplace of Cadiz and spot whales in the wildlife-rich waters of the Azores – these are just some of the remarkable moments that guests can enjoy with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, with a free drinks package on selected 2024 and 2025 sailings.
Let VIVA Cruises Take You to Europe's Finest Christmas Markets This Winter
Beautifully decorated Christmas trees, cosy nativity scenes and twinkling streetlights – starting in November, Europe transforms into a festive wonderland. For those who want to fully embrace this magical time, a VIVA Cruises advent cruise offers the perfect opportunity to sail from one illuminated city to another. In November and December, VIVA Cruises offers a wide variety of pleasant journeys across several European rivers, with daily stops in the heart of a different city. As soon as guests disembark, they can stroll through festively decorated streets, explore some of Europe's most beautiful Christmas markets and enjoy some typical mulled wine.
Holland America Line's 2026 Alaska Cruise Season Offers Front-Row Seat to the Wild
Holland America Line is opening bookings for its 2026 Alaska cruise season. With six ships in the region, the cruise line is filling each voyage with experiences designed around vacationers' top reasons to visit Alaska: an abundance of glacier viewings, a variety of wildlife sightings, captivating cultural programming and destination-centric dining.
Viking Announces Expansion of China Offering with New Voyages Starting in 2025
Viking® today announced six new itineraries in Asia that will expand exclusive access for guests to Japan and China, with Tibet (Xizang) in 2025. The new voyages range from 15 to 22 days and explore iconic destinations in China, including Shanghai, Beijing, Xi'an and Lhasa in Tibet (Xizang), as well as Osaka, Japan
Oceania Cruises Becomes First Ultra-Premium Line to Sail Out of Tampa
Oceania Cruises®, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is adding a range of new Caribbean and Panama Canal winter sailings in early 2026 departing from Tampa on Florida's west coast. The line's 670-guest Insignia will make history in March 2026 as it becomes the first ultra-premium cruise line to sail from Port Tampa Bay.
Key leadership appointments APT & Travelmarvel
The unveiling of two senior-level promotions comes at a pivotal time, as the company experiences significant growth within the trade, driven by successful sales and the expansion of new product offerings.
Holland America Line Offers Cruisers the Chance to Sample a Grand Voyage
Holland America Line, a leader in destination-rich longer voyages, is inviting cruisers to sample one of its most prolific cruise categories by booking a segment of either the 2025 Grand World Voyage or 2025 Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole, for as little as $169 per day, including all taxes and fees.
Royal Caribbean Group Signs Agreement with Meyer Turku for the Next Ship
Royal Caribbean Group announced today that it has signed an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to order a fourth Icon Class ship for delivery to Royal Caribbean International in 2027. The agreement also includes options to build a fifth and sixth Icon Class ship.
Princess Cruises Sails to All Regions of the Caribbean for the First Time Ever in Summer 2026
Princess Cruises today announced its biggest summer Caribbean cruise season ever for 2026, with two ships—Regal Princess and Caribbean Princess—departing from Ft. Lauderdale/Port Everglades and Port Canaveral respectively.
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE® OFFERS MORE OPTIONS FOR PORT-IMMERSIVE EUROPE ITINERARIES
Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, has open for sale additional cruises for its 2026 spring/summer season with more port-immersive Europe sailings across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and Greek Isles across eight ships providing cruisers a variety of sailing lengths and embarkation ports to plan their dream European vacation; in addition to bucket-list itineraries through the South Pacific, warm weather summer voyages through the Western Caribbean, journeys to Canada and New England for the fall season, among other fascinating destinations.