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Oceania Cruises® Unveils 2027-2028 Collection of Voyages

Oceania Cruises® Unveils 2027-2028 Collection of Voyages

19 September 2025 Press Release Cruise News Organisations & Operators

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

SEABOURN ENCORE TO MAKE MAIDEN ALASKA DEBUT IN 2026

19 September 2025 Press Release Cruise News

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 Launches Month-to-Month Living at Sea—With Rent-to-Own

17 September 2025 Press Release Cruise News Organisations & Operators

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 presents CITCA 2025 at Seatrade Europe

13 September 2025 Press Release Cruise News Travel Events News Organisations & Operators

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.

The World, Residences at Sea Announces 2026 Journey

The World, Residences at Sea Announces 2026 Journey

11 September 2025 Press Release Cruise News Organisations & Operators

The World, the largest privately owned residential yacht on earth, is proud to unveil its 2026 Journey — its most ambitious voyage yet. Sailing to 90 destinations across 20 countries on six continents, this once-in-a-lifetime journey invites Residents to experience a year filled with wonder, adventure, and discovery. As the only ship of its kind currently in operation, The World offers an ultra-luxury lifestyle of global exploration from the comfort of home at sea. Renowned for charting courses to the planet’s most remote frontiers as well as to its most dazzling cosmopolitan cities, The World will begin its 2026 Journey amidst the unspoiled beauty of Tasmania, Australia, and conclude the year in vibrant Singapore.

Princess Announces New Mexican Riviera Shore Excursions For 2025-2026 Sailing Season

Princess Announces New Mexican Riviera Shore Excursions For 2025-2026 Sailing Season

11 September 2025 Press Release Cruise News

Princess Cruises, the leading cruise line on the West Coast celebrating 60 years of sailing to the Mexican Riviera, today announced 13 new shore excursions in Cabo San Lucas, La Paz, Manzanillo, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta. New activities in food & beverage, nature & wildlife, adventure, culture and history include a Princess exclusive in Cabo San Lucas – Todos Santos Wine Experience – exclusively available to Princess guests through January 2026.

Oceania Cruises® Enhances Voyage Inclusions For All Guests

Oceania Cruises® Enhances Voyage Inclusions For All Guests

11 September 2025 Press Release Cruise News

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, has enhanced its guest experience even further with a new choice of amenities under its “Your World Included” program. On bookings made on or after September 17, 2025, guests will have the opportunity to choose one of two additional amenities: a generous shore excursion credit or complimentary wine and beer during lunch and dinner restaurant hours. This is in addition to its current suite of always included onboard amenities such as free specialty dining, unlimited WiFi and shipboard gratuities

Holland America Line’s 2027 Canada & New England Season Delivers Iconic Lighthouses, National Parks

Holland America Line’s 2027 Canada & New England Season Delivers Iconic Lighthouses, National Parks

11 September 2025 Press Release Cruise News Organisations & Operators

Today, Holland America Line announced its 2027 Canada & New England season, featuring a collection of cruises designed to showcase the region’s storied national parks and rich heritage — as well as a new itinerary dedicated to the area’s iconic lighthouses. In addition to exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites and vibrant cities, guests can expect a front-row seat to the region’s stunning scenery while also enjoying an authentic onboard experience.

EXPLORA JOURNEYS REVEALS NEW JOURNEYS COLLECTION, SEPTEMBER 2027 TO MAY 2028, MARKING DEBUT IN ASIA

EXPLORA JOURNEYS REVEALS NEW JOURNEYS COLLECTION, SEPTEMBER 2027 TO MAY 2028, MARKING DEBUT IN ASIA

11 September 2025 Press Release Cruise News Organisations & Operators

Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, today unveiled its highly anticipated 2027–2028 Journeys Collection, a bold and expansive portfolio of experiences across five continents. At the heart of this collection is a momentous milestone: the brand’s inaugural Journeys through Asia, opening a new chapter of discovery for discerning travelers. This season also welcomes the debut of EXPLORA V, the fifth ship in the fleet, which will begin her Journey in the quiet season beauty of the Mediterranean before continuing east to the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula.

A Legend on Water: Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Floats for the First Time

A Legend on Water: Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Floats for the First Time

4 September 2025 Press Release Cruise News

Making waves, a legendary Royal Caribbean vacation floated into its next phase of construction as Legend of the Seas* officially touched water for the first time. The teams behind the construction celebrated the moment as the newest family vacation floated out at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, where Legend will continue to take shape ahead of its August 2026 debut.

Sail Through Time: Discovering Istanbul’s History on the Bosphorus

Sail Through Time: Discovering Istanbul’s History on the Bosphorus

28 August 2025 Press Release Cruise News Tourism News Organisations & Operators

Some cities whisper their past. Istanbul shouts it from the rooftops, the domes, and the water. Nowhere is this more vivid than along the Bosphorus—the strait that quite literally divides continents and connects empires. It’s where East and West meet, where stories of power, culture, and tradition are carved into the skyline. But here’s the twist: you don’t need to walk for miles to see it all. Hop on a yacht, glide through the waters, and the history comes to you.