We’ve had slow travel, staycations, detox holidays and coolcations - now Havila Voyages, a cruise line operating along the coast of Norway, is reporting the rise of the calmcation. With research from the World Health Organisation showing the direct correlation between sound pollution and health, the cruise line has launched the world’s first ever noise forecast to show how Norway is the perfect location to step away from the noise of our everyday lives, full of traffic, machinery, background music and smartphones.

The Boat Company, a leader in family-friendly, sustainable, luxury cruising experiences, announced today its selection as a winner in the Good Housekeeping 2025 Family Travel Awards. Recognized for its exceptional service, unique itineraries, and commitment to creating memorable, stress-free vacations for families, The Boat Company has earned a coveted spot among the best in the travel industry.

Disney Cruise Line announced today that the honorary role of “godparent” for its new ship, the Disney Treasure, will be held by The Walt Disney Company cast, crew, Imagineers and employees around the world. The profound declaration is a heartfelt tribute to the more than 200,000 dreamers and doers who make every Disney entertainment, vacation and at-home experience possible. Disney Cruise Line is proud to celebrate the magic makers from across the globe who have created meaningful, lifelong Disney memories for generations of families.

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.

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.

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.