Crystal has released the renderings of family and outdoor spaces debuting on the Crystal Grace, its newest ship set to enter operation in 2028. Currently under construction at Fincantieri, the ship is scheduled to embark on its eight-night inaugural voyage on June 11, 2028, from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Venice. “Crystal Grace represents the future of exceptional luxury travel while honoring the elements...

MSC Cruises has announced the largest Venchi chocolate experience ever seen at sea aboard the MSC World Asia, its ship set to debut in the Mediterranean in December 2026.  Seating for more than 60 guests, the 300-square-meter venue is designed as a multi-sensory destination, combining retail, café and gelateria into one space located in the ship’s Galleria district on deck 6,...

Holland America Line announced in a press release that the Zuiderdam will be the second of six ships to undergo its Evolution program, following the Oosterdam. The ship will feature refreshed accommodations enhancements, adding a reimagined Pinnacle Suite, two new Bridgeview Suites, 14 Vista Suites and 32 Solo Verandah staterooms. This forms part of the...

Silversea is launching golf-focused itineraries in 2027 and 2028 in partnership with PerryGolf.   The cruise line’s golf packages will include access to courses and practice facilities, dining options, transfers and a one-day friendly tournament with awards at the end, among other things. Guests can bring their own golf clubs or rent them.  Silversea noted that these initial voyages mark the beginning of a broader PerryGolf collection,...

Galveston Wharves Port Director and CEO Rodger Rees has announced that the mobility and economic impacts of a fifth cruise terminal at Pier 14 are being analyzed as the Port implements its updated 20-Year Strategic Master Plan.  According to him, a recently completed traffic study for the proposed terminal showed minimal traffic impacts on Harborside Drive and other roadways used to access the port’s east...

Tauck’s brand Roam by Tauck has partnered with Approach Guides to provide personalized, co-brandable marketing content for travel advisors.  Introduced in August 2025, Roam by Tauck is designed specifically for travelers in their 40s and 50s.  Thanks to this partnership, advisors can create and share co-branded marketing pages that showcase Roam by Tauck and its itineraries with one click, the cruise line said...

StarCruises has announced that the Star Voyager will return to Hong Kong for a fall season sailing from September 30 to November 13, 2026. Coinciding with the region’s peak travel period, the cruise line will offer two-, three- and five-night cruises sailing from Ocean Terminal, located in central Hong Kong.  To celebrate the occasion, StarCruises is offering 30 percent off on bookings made on or...

Nicko Cruises has partnered with the online platform Meet5 to make it easier for cruise guests to connect with fellow travelers. Meet5 members can discover selected Nicko Cruises itineraries in the app, sign up for a trip through the platform, make connections and arrange to meet before departure, according to a statement. Onboard, Meet5 members...

AIDA is hosting Rostock Seawolves basketball camps for children on two cruises this summer.  The camps will return for another edition this year, coming to the AIDAnova voyage August 1-8, 2026, and the AIDAmar sailing August 13-18, 2026.  Children aged 10-14 will be able to learn about techniques and tactics from Rostock Seawolves coach Domenik Reinboth and BBL professional DeAndre Lansdowne.   “Basketball thrives on emotion, community and enthusiasm – it is precisely this energy that we will bring onboard our ships in the summer of...

Aurora Expeditions’ Douglas Mawson made its inaugural call at Port of Bastia in Corsica, France, on July 8.  This is the maiden season for the ship that was launched late last year.  Captain Andrey Gilevskiy and his crew were welcomed at the port by the harbor master and the President of the Maritime Pilots.  This was followed by a traditional plaque exchange, MedCruise said in a...

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has launched its Complimentary Land Offer, available for new bookings made by August 31.  Thanks to the promo, pre- or post-cruise hotel stays will be included in select 2027 sailings at no additional cost, the company said in a press release. The deal can be used for the following itineraries:  Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley  Slovenia, Venice...

Atlas Ocean Voyages has added six departures to its fly-cruise Antarctica expeditions in 2027-28.  The cruise line’s 2027-28 season has been expanded with departures across two styles, the Drake Express Expedition and the Drake Fly & Sail Expedition.  The company said in a press release that its Fly the Drake Expeditions mean more time exploring Antarctica for travelers as less time is spent crossing the Drake Passage. ...