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Introducing Nautica Collective - A Brand New Yachting Experience for Millennials

Introducing Nautica Collective - A Brand New Yachting Experience for Millennials

13 June 2025 Press Release Cruise News

Launched this week, Nautica Collective is a first of its kind yachting experience, curating group trips on the water for the aspiring luxury traveller. Founded by long-time friends and experiential travel experts, Geraint Hamer and Lucy Greenhill, Nautica Collective is redefining yachting, providing a new category of travel between ultra-luxury charters and party cruises, offering boutique yacht experiences around the world for the millennial traveller with a taste for the finer things in life.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN NAMES DIANA ROSS GODMOTHER

ROYAL CARIBBEAN NAMES DIANA ROSS GODMOTHER

The ultimate family vacation is getting ready to set sail, and a star-studded godmother is leading the way. Royal Caribbean has announced musical icon Diana Ross as the official godmother of Star of the Seas when the revolutionary Icon Class ship debuts August 2025. With her music inspiring generations of families, Ms. Ross will take the stage to welcome the newest family vacation sailing from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, and visiting the top-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas.

Celebrate World Ocean Day with a Conservation-Led Silolona Sojourns Charter

Celebrate World Ocean Day with a Conservation-Led Silolona Sojourns Charter

Celebrate the oceans this World Ocean Day on June 8th and set sail with purpose by booking a trip with luxury Phinisi yacht charter pioneers and champions of conservation-driven tourism,  Silolona Sojourns. World Ocean Day promotes collective action for healthier oceans and encourages greater awareness of the vital role the ocean plays in sustaining our planet’s ecosystems. Silolona Sojourns has long recognised that protecting the environment in which they operate is not just a responsibility, but a vital part of doing business in today’s world. In honour of World Ocean Day, their unwavering commitment to safeguarding Indonesia’s pristine waters and supporting grassroots conservation initiatives stands as a powerful example of how companies can lead with purpose. By investing in the health of our oceans and the communities that depend on them, Silolona Sojourns is helping to ensure these extraordinary ecosystems endure for generations to come.

OCEANIA SONATA™ HERALDS A NEW CHAPTER IN REFINED LUXURY CRUISING FOR OCEANIA CRUISES

OCEANIA SONATA™ HERALDS A NEW CHAPTER IN REFINED LUXURY CRUISING FOR OCEANIA CRUISES

5 June 2025 Press Release Cruise News

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, marked a defining milestone today with the ceremonial steel cutting of Oceania Sonata™, the first ship in the brand’s revolutionary new Sonata Class. The celebration, held at the Fincantieri-Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy, signals the next stage in the evolution of the Oceania Cruises brand of exceptional small-ship luxury experiences.

Holland America Line Builds on Northern Europe Expertise with Third Dedicated Ship

Holland America Line Builds on Northern Europe Expertise with Third Dedicated Ship

4 June 2025 Press Release Cruise News

Holland America Line will expand its presence in Northern Europe with a third dedicated ship in 2027, providing guests with more chances to discover the region with a cruise line known for its deep-rooted expertise in the area. Guests embarking on one of the cruises can expect to discover the sparkling cities and otherworldly beauty of Scandinavia, Greenland, the Baltics and the British Isles — while also enjoying an authentic onboard experience.

Oceania Cruises Announces 2026 Specialty Cruises

Oceania Cruises Announces 2026 Specialty Cruises

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has unveiled a selection of its 2026 Specialty Cruises, offering enriching onboard programming led by renowned guest hosts and culinary experts paired with itineraries that explore captivating ports around the globe. Guests can look forward to exceptional cuisine, exclusive events, hosted shore excursions, and meaningful opportunities to connect with local cultures.

Marella Cruises announces Denise van Outen as Chief Chill-out Officer

Marella Cruises announces Denise van Outen as Chief Chill-out Officer

New research conducted by Marella Cruises, TUI UK&I’s ocean cruise line, has revealed a definitive list of signs you are ready for heading abroad or stepping onto to that glorious cruise, with spending hours Googling things to do (41 percent), getting your suitcase out, even though you don’t leave for weeks (32 percent), ordering a million holiday outfits online (24 percent) and repeatedly checking your passport is in date (23 percent). One in four (23 percent) say that checking and planning excursions is a sign you need a getaway, while zoning out in work meetings is a big indicator for a fifth (15 percent).

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Reveals New Details of Luminara

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Reveals New Details of Luminara

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection announces new details of Luminara, its highly anticipated third ultra-luxury superyacht, leading up to its maiden voyage from Monte Carlo to Rome on July 3, 2025. Following successful sea trials, Luminara has demonstrated operational excellence and superior comfort, marking a significant milestone ahead of its inaugural season. The yacht will introduce destinations in Asia and Alaska, firsts for the brand, expanding its itineraries to offer guests an unparalleled range of immersive travel experiences.

Star Clippers to Debut Three New Sailings from Antigua as Winter 26/27 Programme Is Unveiled

Star Clippers to Debut Three New Sailings from Antigua as Winter 26/27 Programme Is Unveiled

11 May 2025 Press Release Cruise News Organisations & Operators

The specialist cruise line will offer brand new 7-night roundtrips from St John’s, Antigua in March 2027, in addition to a new 10-night departure from Oranjested, Aruba.  In efforts to vary the itineraries amongst the fleet of three authentic tall-ships, whilst utilising ideal wind conditions, tall-ship Star Clipper will complete her Central America sailings - incorporating an iconic Panama Canal transit - before spending the second half of the winter season in the Caribbean.