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ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES INTRODUCES 2026 ARCTIC SEASON

ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES INTRODUCES 2026 ARCTIC SEASON

Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in yacht expedition cruising, announces its 2026 Arctic Season will feature six and seven-night expeditions and include pre-cruise hotel stays for the first time. Onboard World Voyager and World Navigator, the season will also discover new ports exploring the remote Skjoldungen Island in Greenland, the heart of Icelandic culture in Stykkishólmur, and "miniature Norway" from Senja, the island of adventure. Reaching restricted areas for larger ships from Svalbard, Atlas' small intimate yachts provide fewer than 200 guests with the opportunity to explore the remote region. All expeditions departing from Longyearbyen and Kangerluusuaq include the pre-cruise hotel.

European Waterways Unveils the New Ultra Deluxe Hotel Barge Kir Royale

European Waterways Unveils the New Ultra Deluxe Hotel Barge Kir Royale

European Waterways celebrates the historic launch of their New Champagne Cruise, Kir Royale, an elegant 8 passenger luxury hotel barge, cruising the River Marne and the Canal latéral à la Marne in Champagne, with icons Maison Boizel, Maison Ayala, and Frerejean Frères as part of her week-long “Champagne Voyage”.

Three Solar Eclipse Sailings Highlight Holland America Line's New Celestial Cruises in 2026

Three Solar Eclipse Sailings Highlight Holland America Line's New Celestial Cruises in 2026

Holland America Line is announcing a new slate of cruises that will take guests to prime locations throughout Europe to witness extraordinary celestial events. Those seeking to cross off bucket-list items like viewing the Northern Lights, a total solar eclipse or a summer solstice above the Arctic Circle will be able to book one of these special Celestial Cruises beginning July 31.

SEABOURN MODIFIES SPRING 2025 ITINERARIES FOR SEABOURN ENCORE

SEABOURN MODIFIES SPRING 2025 ITINERARIES FOR SEABOURN ENCORE

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, has modified the spring 2025 itineraries for Seabourn Encore to include a series of new voyages to Southeast Asia, Japan, Hawaii, the Panama Canal and the Mediterranean between March and May 2025. The new deployment features 36 destinations in 18 countries, and many "firsts" for Seabourn Encore, including 18 maiden calls and the ship's first transit through the historical Panama Canal and its first-ever visit to the U.S. Guests who book by November 19, 2024, can enjoy a special 10 percent savings on new bookings made on Seabourn Encore's revised 2025 voyages.

Carnival Corporation Orders Three Additional Ships for Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Corporation Orders Three Additional Ships for Carnival Cruise Line

With consumer demand for cruise vacations at historic levels, Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest cruise company, today announced an order for three new ships for its namesake Carnival Cruise Line brand for a new class of vessel, at nearly 230,000 gross registered tonnes. The agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri provides for the design, engineering, and construction of these liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered ships, which will be delivered in the summers of 2029, 2031 and 2033, respectively.

Final Golden Girls Themed Cruise Departs Out of Fort Lauderdale in March 2025

Final Golden Girls Themed Cruise Departs Out of Fort Lauderdale in March 2025

Flip Phone Events is overjoyed to announce the final installment of Golden Fans at Sea, a Golden Girls Fan Cruise out of Fort Lauderdale. The cruise is taking place aboard the luxurious Celebrity Reflection out of Fort Lauderdale on March 9, 2025. The six-night cruise is the sixth and final sailing for Golden Fans at Sea. The cruise stops in the ports of Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Mexico, and Bimini, Bahamas.

Princess Cruises Reveals Epic 2026 Alaska Season

Princess Cruises Reveals Epic 2026 Alaska Season

Princess Cruises, the leading cruise line in Alaska, today unveiled its biggest-ever Alaska season for 2026, highlighted by the debut of the newest ship in its fleet, Star Princess. The exciting, expanded Alaska program for 2026 features eight ships, 180 departures, and 19 destinations, providing travelers with an unparalleled selection of Alaska adventures by sea, or by both land and sea.

How the Travel Industry is Tackling Transformation

How the Travel Industry is Tackling Transformation

ITB Berlin’s new Travel & Tourism Radar, set up in partnership with Ostfalia Hochschule, analyses the business outlook in the travel industry and reveals external factors as the main forces driving digitalisation and sustainability efforts. The actions of global travel companies are driven more by external influences than economics where important aspects of the transition are concerned. The Travel & Tourism Radar survey shows that the approximately 330 travel companies interviewed worldwide offer a generally positive economic outlook. It also gives an insight into their investment plans and how they see their ability to compete.