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ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES ANNOUNCES NEW 2027 ARCTIC EXPEDITIONS
Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in intimate, yacht-style luxury expeditions, today announced its all-new2027 Arctic Expeditions, an extraordinary season of discovery designed to showcase the polar regions at their most majestic. Sailing aboard the line’s purpose-built expedition yachts, these immersive journeys will explore Iceland’s volcanic frontiers, Greenland’s iceberg-filled fjords, and the remote reaches of the Canadian Arctic and Svalbard, where wildlife and cultural encounters await at every turn.
Luxury Mediterranean Cruise: The Perfect Ocean Escape
Discover elegance, culture, and serenity on a luxury Mediterranean cruise with Explora Journeys. Oceanfront suites, fine dining, and iconic destinations await.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN UNVEILS THE NEW LEGEND OF THE SEAS WITH NEXT-LEVEL FAMILY EXPERIENCES
Royal Caribbean is introducing the family time of a lifetime on Legend of the Seas* with more adventure than ever before. The boldest vacation to visit the world’s top destinations in Europe and the Southern Caribbean, Legend will deliver a lineup of unrivaled experiences, including thrills and chill, the most dining at sea with 28 options, all-new nightlife and entertainment, and more ways for families and vacationers to make lifelong memories.
A Princess Cruises Cocktail Collection by Global Mixologist Rob Floyd Now Available on Amazon
Created in partnership with Princess Cruises, world-renowned global mixologist and Princess ambassador Rob Floyd presents Sip at Sea: A Princess Cruises Cocktail Collection – an imaginative and interactive cocktail book now available on Amazon and onboard all 17 Princess ships.
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES UNVEILS ELEVATED CULINARY EXPERIENCES
Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in intimate, yacht-style expeditions, is proud to announce the launch of its enhanced culinary program. Under the visionary leadership of Corporate Executive Chef René Aflenzer, guests aboard Atlas’ luxury expedition yachts will discover an array of innovative dishes that celebrate artistry, seasonality, and authentic regional flavors.
Star Princess Officially Delivered to Princess Cruises
Star Princess - the second Sphere-Class ship in the Princess Cruises fleet - was officially delivered today during a celebratory handover ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The stunning Star Princess is the 17th ship in the cruise line’s dynamic line up of vessels sailing worldwide.
MSC POESIA TO RECEIVE MAJOR UPGRADES - INCLUDING MSC YACHT CLUB, SPECIALTY DINING & MORE
MSC Cruises is bringing its award-winning luxury cruising concept, the MSC Yacht Club, to MSC Poesia as part of a major upgrade – one of the largest of the cruise line’s history. The revamp will also include new Butcher’s Cut and Kaito Sushi Bar specialty restaurants, a new All-Stars Sports Bar, a refreshed MSC Aurea Spa and enhanced MSC Gym Powered by Technogym®.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP SECURES SHIPBUILDING SLOTS AT MEYER TURKU THROUGH 2036
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL), a global vacation leader that is redefining the future of vacations, today announced a long-term framework agreement with Meyer Turku that secures Royal Caribbean Group’s rights to build at the yard through the next decade. As part of this agreement, Royal Caribbean Group also confirms an order for Icon 5 to be delivered in 2028, subject to financing, and adds an option to build Icon 7 (in addition to the previously announced option to build Icon 6). This multi-year agreement strengthens Royal Caribbean Group’s relationship with Meyer Turku, one of the world’s largest and most modern shipyards specializing in cruise ships, and readies Royal Caribbean Group for a new, game-changing class of ship beyond Icon.
Oceania Cruises® Unveils 2027-2028 Collection of Voyages
Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, presents more than 230 thoughtfully curated voyages, each offering immersive experiences in some of the world’s most alluring and desirable destinations. Encompassing more than a year of itineraries across seven intimate, luxurious ships, sailings range from 7 to 96 days across all seven continents, including a 59-day South Pacific Grand Voyage from Miami to Sydney and a three-month epic adventure from Auckland to Rome, both aboard the highly acclaimed Oceania Vista®. Itineraries run through April 2028 and are open for reservations.
SEABOURN ENCORE TO MAKE MAIDEN ALASKA DEBUT IN 2026
As Seabourn wraps up its 2025 season in Alaska and British Columbia, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel is already looking ahead to 2026, when Seabourn Encore will sail to the region for the very first time.
Villa Vie Residences Launches Month-to-Month Living at Sea—With Rent-to-Own
Villa Vie Residences, the world’s leading residential cruise line, today unveiled Month-to-Month at Sea with a Rent-to-Own benefit, a flexible way to live aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey starting at $2,999 per person, per month. Introduced by popular demand, the program lets travelers “try the lifestyle” without a long commitment—while earning real credit toward future ownership.
Suncruise presents CITCA 2025 at Seatrade Europe
Suncruise has participated in Seatrade Europe, the benchmark trade fair for the international cruise industry, held in Hamburg. The association, which brings together the ports of general interest of Andalusia along with Ceuta and Melilla, took advantage of this strategic forum to officially present to the international community the International Congress on Cruise and Nautical Tourism (CITCA 2025), which will take place from October 15 to 17 in Motril and Granada.