Cruise Holidays News
Cunard Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Exclusive Black Friday / Cyber Monday Promotion
Cunard kicks off the holiday season by offering travelers Black Friday / Cyber Monday promotions, available on select itineraries, sailing from January 2025 through November 2026. Voyages are available all around the world on all of Cunard’s Queens – flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and their newest just launched this year, Queen Anne.
Sail Croatia Launch New Flotilla Holiday for Festival Goers
If you are heading to the world-famous Ultra Music Festival in Split next summer (11-13 July), then Sail Croatia has the perfect flotilla holiday blending seven nights of festivals, partying, swimming, and sailing. Six yachts, each holding between six and ten guests, will depart from the seaside city of Split on 5 July and explore the islands along the Dalmatian coast, returning to Split at the end of the voyage, and in time for the first night of the festival.
Holland America Line’s 2026 Grand World Voyage Refreshed
Holland America Line, long known as a leader in destination-rich longer cruises, announced today updates to its 2026 Grand World Voyage sailing aboard Volendam. The refreshed voyage will now provide guests an opportunity to explore in East and Southeast Asia, Central America, destinations in the U.S. and a transit of the Panama Canal. The new itinerary replaces a prior route through the Red Sea. Given the evolving situation in the region and in consultation with global security experts, Holland America has made the decision to reroute the planned voyage.
Swan Hellenic Spotlights 34 Extraordinary Destinations Worldwide in Its 2025-2026 Itineraries
Cultural expedition cruise pioneers’ expertly curated itineraries take its purpose-designed boutique ships on maiden calls to see what others don’t. Announcing its final 2025-2026 itineraries, Swan Hellenic has revealed that its exclusive cultural expedition cruises will be exploring a full 34 off-the-beaten-track destinations, many not reached even by other expedition cruise lines.
Cunard Partners with Michelin-Starred Chef Nathan Outlaw to Debut Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen
Cunard, renowned for delivering exceptional luxury at sea, is proud to announce a new partnership with Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw. Together, they will bring the celebrated Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen* to life on select Queen Victoria Mediterranean voyages.
Azamara Cruises Returns to Alaska in Summer 2026
Azamara Cruises – the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days – is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated return to the breathtaking landscapes and rugged wilderness of Alaska in the summer of 2026. After a seven-year hiatus, Azamara Cruises will once again offer its signature, intimate voyages to one of the world’s most unspoiled destinations with reputable onshore excursions and experiences that bring guests closer to the heart of Alaska’s awe-inspiring natural beauty, unparalleled wildlife, and authentic rich culture.
Villa Vie Residences Inaugurates MV Odyssey for its Southern Europe Itinerary
Villa Vie Residences, the leading innovator in residential cruising commences operations in Spain and Portugal before heading to the Caribbean and South America for its winter itinerary. The Villa Vie Odyssey, after undergoing an extensive refurbishment in Belfast, embarked on a journey across all 7 continents on October 3rd, 2024, offering residents an unparalleled lifestyle of luxury and exploration.
Oceania Cruises Unveils Details of the Crêperie, a New Culinary Venue Debuting on Allura™ in 2025
Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has unveiled details of its new culinary venue, the Crêperie, debuting on Allura™, its newest ship launching in July 2025. The Crêperie, located next to Baristas, the line’s signature coffee bar, will offer a selection of tempting French crêpes, Bruxelles waffles and bubble waffles, alongside Italian ice cream sundaes, from mid-morning throughout the afternoon.
Cunard Unveils Shore Excursions for South America Return
Cunard has revealed it will offer up to five-day shore excursions upon its highly anticipated return to South America next year. The luxury cruise line will operate in the region for the first time since 2020 with Queen Victoria’s 78-night South America Discovery voyage, roundtrip from Southampton. The sailing will depart the south coast on January 9, 2025.
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES UNVEILS NEW SPECIALTY DINING: THE EXPLORER’S TABLE
Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in yacht expedition cruising, invites guests to The Explorer’s Table, a new specialty dining option now available on Polar Expeditions to Antarctica and the High Arctic. An exclusive Omakase-style dining experience, The Explorer’s Table will present global culinary highlights from Spain, Korea, France, Argentina, and North America in The Dome observation lounge. The experience will be available once on each expedition on all yachts: World Voyager™, World Traveller™, and World Navigator®.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis to Set Sail on First Mystery Cruise
This November, smaller ship Borealis will take guests on an 11-night voyage of adventure from Southampton, with all ports of call a closely guarded secret until the ship’s arrival. Clare Ward, Commercial and Product Director at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said: “We’re very excited for the return of our Mystery Cruises. We know they are always a fantastic experience for our guests, combining the beauty of cruise travel with the added anticipation of surprise, as they venture into the unknown.
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE® UNVEILS ITS NEXT CUTTING-EDGE VESSEL -THE ALL-NEW NORWEGIAN LUNA™
Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today unveiled and opened for sale the next evolution of its Prima Plus Class, the all-new Norwegian Luna™. Marking the Company’s 21st ship in its cutting-edge fleet, Norwegian Luna opened for sale today for guests to choose from a variety of fun-in-the-sun voyages sailing roundtrip from Miami beginning April 4, 2026 through November 2026.