SH Minerva, the first of three ships in Swan Hellenic's fleet, has earned the DCA ESG Certification from Dream&Charme, an internationally accredited certification body specialising in hospitality. Dream&Charme is accredited against ISO/IEC 17065 by ACCREDIA under the supervision of the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy.

Unforgettable Croatia has completed the rollout of SpaceX’s Starlink WiFi across its fleet. The luxury small-ship cruise operator first introduced the technology onboard the 38-guest My Wish last year as part of a trial programme. Following positive guest feedback and improved onboard connectivity, Starlink has now been installed across its six-ship fleet.

As Queen Mary 2 prepares to join Sail4th 250 this July – celebrating America's 250th anniversary in New York Harbor – Cunard is inviting travelers to become part of its next historic milestone at sea. The British luxury cruise brand has launched a sweepstakes* to celebrate Queen Mary 2's historic 450th Transatlantic Crossing this November – a voyage that continues Cunard's enduring legacy of connecting the United Kingdom and the United States through ocean travel.

Viking® (www.viking.com) announced it has taken delivery of its newest river ships, the Viking Annar and the Viking Fjolvar. Both vessels were built at Meyer's Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany. The Viking Annar will sail Viking's itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, while the Viking Fjolvar will sail itineraries on the Seine River. “We are proud to welcome the Viking Annar and the Viking Fjolvar to our growing fleet of award-winning river ships,” said Leah Talactac, President and CEO of Viking. “Exploring by river offers an unmatched way to discover a destination’s history, culture and local life, and these new vessels allow even more curious travellers to experience Europe in Viking comfort.”

Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has announced its 2027 Spotlight Collection, featuring seven sailings that will inspire guests with total immersion into their passions and interests. The collection spans voyages aboard Seven Seas Grandeur®, Seven Seas Splendor®, Seven Seas Voyager®, and the brand’s newest ship, Seven Seas Prestige™, set against some of Europe’s most captivating destinations. Together, they offer a diverse range of themes, from wellness and genealogy to gastronomy and fine wine, providing guests distinct opportunities for discovery. Each voyage will feature thoughtful programming tailored to the theme of the sailing.

AROYA Cruises, the first Arabian cruise line and a subsidiary of Cruise Saudi, a Public Investment Fund portfolio company, today announced a strategic international travel trade partnership with Lufthansa City Center International (LCCI), the international franchisor of the Lufthansa City Center (LCC) global travel agency network. This partnership marks an important step in AROYA Cruises’ global distribution strategy, supporting the cruise line’s ambition to bring its "Remarkably Arabian" hospitality to new international audiences and strengthen its reach across key source markets.