Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG), which owns Crystal Cruises, has appointed Debra Fox Chief Sales Officer – Trade and expanded the roles of two SVPs, Matias Lira and Shawn Johnson, both of which will report to Fox. “This structure allows us to deliver even more focused support to our trade partners than ever before,”...

Swan Hellenic has introduced a limited time offer covering free roundtrip airfare from select U.S. and Canadian gateways for guests who book their 2026 Asia Pacific sailings onboard the SH Minerva before February 28, 2026. The deal includes other benefits, such as cruise savings up to $1,500 per person, complimentary Wi-Fi upgrades to stay connected,...

The first in-person meeting of the international Cruises & Port Cities Working Group, which is a partnership between MedCruise and International Association of Cities and Ports (AIVP), was held Feb. 19-20, 2026, in Taranto, Italy. Around 30 port city professionals and experts from Italy, Spain, France, Greece and Portugal gathered for the occasion. Launched in...

More than a century after tortoises became locally extinct on Galápagos National Park’s Floreana Island, 158 giant tortoises were released back to the island on February 20. It was made possible in part by traveler contributions to the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Fund, which has provided more than $1 million in sustained support for the Floreana...

Celebrity Cruises cancelled a cruise on short notice on Feb. 16, 2026 due to a technical issue onboard the Celebrity Infinity. Starting its spring season in the Eastern Mediterranean, the ship was scheduled to offer an 11-night cruise from the Port of Piraeus in Greece. Passengers due to board the 2001-built vessel were informed of...

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral has started a four-month sailing program from Newcastle’s Port of Tyne. Between February and September 2026,17 cruises will be departing from the city, with durations ranging from one‑night sailings to 14‑night explorations. The program includes Northern Lights voyages in Arctic Norway, cruising through Norway’ s fjords, and sailings to the...

Victory Cruise Lines is busy with upgrades on both the Victory I and Victory II ahead of their 2026 seasons. Marine and technical teams are executing engine top-end servicing, mechanical overhauls, drydock work and annual regulatory inspections in partnership with the United States Coast Guard, according to the company website. “There is a season in...

Paul Gauguin Cruises has presented a number of 2028 voyages across the South Pacific and French Polynesia that are available for booking. Ranging from seven to 14 nights, the 39 voyages enable travelers to explore the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Marquesas, Cook Islands, and South Pacific. Highlights include multiple overnights, two days in the protected coral...

Princess Cruises set a new Guinness World Records title for the most margaritas sold in eight hours, according to a press release. The celebration aboard the Regal Princess sold 3,410 handcrafted 24K Margaritas featuring Pantalones Organic Blanco Tequila, surpassing the previously held record of 2,728. “You could feel the celebration in every bar of Regal...

TUI Cruises is on the lookout for a godmother for its new ship, the Mein Schiff Flow, which will be christened on June 20 in the port of Trieste. Potential godmothers need to have traveled with the fleet at least once. Those that qualify and are of legal age can apply on the company’s website...

Viking has announced two new 2027 itineraries on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers onboard the Viking Mississippi, which are now open for booking. The company said that the Bayous, Blues & Bluegrass and Mississippi & Ohio River Explorer expand its destination-focused offerings on the two rivers. “Wherever they are in the world, our guests are...

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has teamed up with cruise enthusiast Fraser Porteous, known as “Fraser at Sea,” to launch “Setting Sail at 60,” a six-part YouTube series which debuted on February 20. The series follows Fraser and his mother, Margaret, as they embark on six cruises to mark her 60th birthday, with Margret experiencing life...

AmaWaterways has introduced three limited-time offers designed to help travel advisors drive early bookings on select 2026 and 2027 sailings. Available now through March 31, 2026, and valid for over 600 sailing, the offers include the Complimentary Land Package and Triple Savings, both of which can be combined with the company’s AirPlus fixed air rates....

The Noordam recently completed its 20th year of service for Holland America Line. Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the vessel was delivered to the company on January 31, 2006. After crossing the Atlantic for the first time, the 1,900-passenger ship was christened in a ceremony in New York City on February 22, 2006....

Jeff Bogle, author of “Street Cats and Where to Find Them,” will host a street cats-themed cruise aboard Celebrity Eclipse from Oct. 19-30, sailing from Ravenna, Italy to Athens, Greece. The 11-night voyage will include complimentary guided walking excursions in select ports where guests can observe, interact with and photograph street cats in historic cities...

Guests on Swan Hellenic’s six-night cruise from Portugal to Fuerteventura will get to play on five champion-designed golf courses. According to the company, the Atlantic Horizons cruise departs Lisbon aboard SH Diana on September 7, 2026. The golf program can be purchased as a complete package, or each golf course can be booked individually in...

Holland America Line’s Volendam has reached Pitcairn Island in the southern Pacific Ocean, said to be one of the most isolated inhabited places on Earth. The call took place on day 46 of its 133-day Grand World Voyage that set sail from Fort Lauderdale on January 4. Located about 1,350 miles east-southeast of Tahiti, Pitcairn...

Costa Cruises recently published its deployment for the summer of 2027, which includes the return of the Costa Serena to Europe after over a decade in Asia. The 2007-built vessel will arrive back in the Mediterranean following a previously announced winter season in South America. The ship is scheduled to embark on a trans-Atlantic crossing...

Ambassador Cruise Line launched its Treat Yourself campaign, offering up to 20 percent off balconies and suites on selected sailings. Guests booking between Feb. 17 and April 1 can take advantage of the deals, according to the company. The offer is available on Ambassador’s no-fly cruise experiences aboard Ambience, which operates from London Tilbury, and...

The 2026 Audubon Photography Awards are open for entries, giving photographers a chance to win a $5,000 cash award and a voyage to Antarctica with HX Expeditions. Winners of the Grand Prize will have the opportunity to explore some of the most remote wildlife habitats on Earth in a voyage combining birding, conservation, and exploration,...

Antarctica21 has launched “An Expedition to Planet Earth,” an original web series offering a look behind the scenes at an expedition to Antarctica. The series follows the full journey south, inviting viewers to discover the company’s air-cruise experience starting in Punta Arenas, the Chilean gateway to Antarctica. “An Expedition to Planet Earth is an invitation...

The Carnival Conquest has returned to Miami after a 12‑day drydock at Grand Bahama Shipyard, the company said in a statement. Now that drydock refurbishment is complete, the ship will resume year‑round sailings from Miami. The ship debuts several upgrades, one of which is the addition of the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge which honors...

In a further change to its 2026-27 winter season in South America, MSC Cruises announced that the MSC Splendida will also offer cruises departing from Rio de Janeiro in 2026-27. Initially set to depart exclusively from Argentina, the Fantasia-class vessel will now sail from the Brazilian port on select dates. According to a press release,...

Australis Cruises has announced a one-time-only extension of what is normally a four-night route into a seven-night expedition voyage sailing from Punta Arenas, Chile, to Ushuaia, Argentina. Departing March 29, 2026, the cruise is set to give guests a longer, deeper experience of Patagonia’s fjords and channels. “This extended sailing is a rare invitation to...

Avora Residences, a new luxury residential cruise brand, has launched its website and unveiled details of its inaugural vessel Lumina, scheduled to debut in January 2028, sailing from Lisbon, Portugal. The brand announced a strategic marketing alliance with Villa Vie Residences in late January, positioning Avora as the luxury counterpart to Villa Vie’s contemporary residential...

Adam Goldstein, former president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, confirmed he is working with Elliott Investment Management on its campaign to change Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ board of directors. In an opinion piece published in Fortune on Feb. 19, Goldstein explained his involvement with Elliott and his views on Norwegian’s performance. “Elliott is pushing...

The World, Residences at Sea, has announced the appointment of Frank Liska to Captain, effective March 2026. He will share the position with Captain Dag Sævik and be responsible for the daily maritime operation of the ship and the safety and comfort of residents, guests and crew. “Frank embodies the professionalism, passion for exploration, and...

SeaDream Yacht Club is marking its 25th anniversary in 2026, a quarter century since founder Atle Brynestad introduced a vision for what the company said was luxury yacht travel shaped by intimacy and flexibility rather than traditional cruising. “The principles my father established in 2001 still guide us today,” said Andreas Brynestad. “An intimate atmosphere,...

Riviera Travel is offering travel advisors a chance to win a free river cruise on its Seine, Paris and Normandy itinerary through a booking incentive running Feb. 9-22. Each new river cruise booking made during the period earns one entry into the prize draw, according to the company. Riviera Explorer graduates receive double entries for...

The Carnival Encounter has sailed into drydock in Singapore for a range of upgrades, after which it is scheduled to return to Brisbane on March 20. According to a press release, the makeover will see Carnival’s red, white and deep blue livery get a new look, paired with several updated features, including a new spa...

P&O Cruises confirmed TUI Airways, Norse Atlantic Airways and Virgin Atlantic as airline partners for its winter 2026-27 Caribbean fly-cruise season. “For our fly-cruise guests, their holiday begins at the airport, so getting the flight experience right really matters to us,” said Paul Ludlow, president of Carnival UK and P&O Cruises. “That’s why we’re delighted...

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral launched Rouen’s 2026 ocean cruise season with a call on Feb. 17, marking the French port’s first ocean vessel of the year. The call comes as Rouen confirmed 15 ocean cruise calls and more than 1,100 river cruise calls for 2026, reflecting the port’s growth as a destination and hub...

China’s Beihai Shipbuilding has officially delivered the Lucayan, a large floating drydock, for its new owner: Grand Bahama Shipyard. The drydock will now be transported to the Bahamas and is expected to be ready for cruise ships later this year. The formal signing and delivery ceremony took place on February 6 in Qingdao, a project...

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced a collaboration with Colombian luxury fashion designer Johanna Ortiz, onboard the Ilma. During a limited-time takeover starting on February 17, the ship’s pool deck and observation terrace will be transformed by the designer’s prints, the company said. Starting during Ilma’s Winter 2026 season in the Caribbean, the takeover will...

Celestyal has unveiled its new promotion running from February 20 to March 31, 2026, that includes savings up to 50% valid on select 2026 and 2027 sailings. The “Big Savings for a Big Summer” campaign applies to 63 Mediterranean and Greek Isles voyages and 37 Arabian Gulf sailings, for a total of 100, departing from...

Century Cruises and Ensemble have joined forces for Beyond Extraordinary Experiences in 2026, an annual program recognizing the network’s top-performing members. This year’s event will take place in China from August 18 to 26. The announcement coincides with the Year of the Fire Horse, traditionally associated with courage, momentum, and achievement which the companies said were...

Holland America Line has presented a new 26-day sailing aboard Nieuw Amsterdam departing from Vancouver on Oct. 7, 2027, and heading to San Antonio (Santiago), Chile. The cruise is part of the line’s Legendary Voyages program. Named the “Inca Coast: Mexico & Latin America Legendary Voyage,” the cruise follows the Pacific shoreline from North America...

Princess Cruises has launched special offers on 2026 cruises to Alaska, Hawaii and Canada and New England in celebration of the USA’s 250th anniversary. According to a press release, the sale is available now through March 17, 2026, and includes up to $600 in instant savings, $99 deposits, and free third and fourth guests on...

Crystal has launched a contest giving travel advisors in the U.S. and Canada the chance to win a place on the inaugural voyage of Crystal Grace, its new ship with an inaugural voyage scheduled for 2028. Called “Book & Sail,” the contest is designed to reward engagement and early bookings, and open to travel advisors...

Wynn Las Vegas has named MSC Cruises as the exclusive benefit partner for its tiered loyalty program, MSC said in a statement. Through the partnership, rewards members across all tiers will get access to annual cruise benefits based on their loyalty status. “This partnership with Wynn Las Vegas creates a natural extension of two brands...

Windstar Cruises opened bookings for its winter 2027-28 season, offering 21 new itineraries and more than 230 sailing dates between September 2027 and April 2028. The deployment spans the South Pacific, Latin America and the Panama Canal, the Canary Islands and Morocco, Asia, the Caribbean, and Canada and New England, according to the company. “Advisors...

Guests onboard the Carnival Adventure, sailing from Sydney, and Carnival Encounter, sailing from Brisbane, will have two new restaurant options, Carnival Cruise Line said in a statement. These are the Bonsai Sushi Express and steakhouse Fahrenheit 555, which is already available on two other Australia-homeported ships, the Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa. “We are delighted...

As Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings installs a new CEO, BNP Paribas Equity Research senior analyst Xian Siew has issued a note to investors questioning the decision. “His background is not from the cruise industry,” Siew wrote in a note to clients. “He was most recently CEO of Subway Restaurants and before that was CEO of...

Viking Holdings has scheduled a conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results, which will be released before the stock market opens. The call will be simultaneously webcast on Viking’s investor relations website, and a replay of the webcast is...

The Westerdam recently embarked on Holland America Line’s “The Philippines, China and Japan Collector” voyage. Offered in partnership with the History Channel, the 28-night cruise departed from the port of Yokohama on Feb. 15, 2026. According to the company, the curated itinerary offers guests an opportunity to visit diverse ports across Japan, South Korea and...

Liverpool Cruise Port (LCP) and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines are partnering on a number of community engagement and sustainability initiatives for the 2026 cruise season. The partnership is expected to deliver a program of community-focused and maritime-led initiatives across Liverpool’s waterfront. According to a statement, the 2026 program will see the duo collaborate on national...

the Serena, the company announced in a press release. Thanks to this, guests can explore Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego for 14 nights on the last leg of the late 2026 World Cruise aboard Costa Serena, which was recently redesigned. After guests embark at San Antonio (Santiago), Chile, on Dec. 8, 2026, the ship is...

Royal Caribbean Group has appointed Christopher J. Wiernicki to its Board of Directors, the company said in a statement. Formerly Chairman & CEO of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Wiernicki spent 14 years holding several senior roles at ABS, including president and chief operating officer, chief technology officer, and president and chief operating officer of...

Elliott Investment Management, which manages funds that together hold a greater than 10% economic interest in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, today sent a presentation and letter to the company’s Board of Directors pushing for big changes at the company. The materials described Norwegian’s “strategic and execution missteps during a time of strong demand in the...

According to a Wall Street Journal Report, activist investment group Elliott Investment Management now has more than a 10 percent stake in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) and may soon be pushing for changes. NCLH parted ways with CEO Harry Sommer last week, with board member John W. Chidsey taking over his role. The company...

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings said it will report 2025 fourth quarter and full year financial results on Thursday February 26, 2026, before the market opens. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 9:00 am Eastern Time. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-800-715-9871 (United States), 1-646-307-1963 (International).  

The Disney Wish will become the first Wish-class ship to sail in Europe, according to a press release recently issued by Disney Cruise Line. As part of the company’s 2027 summer schedule, the 2022-built vessel will offer a series of cruises in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. The ship’s first season in the region will...

The Adora Magic City has sailed from Shanghai on a six-day, five-night Horse Spring Festival-themed voyage to Incheon and Jeju, South Korea. The Adora Mediterranea will depart fully booked from Guangzhou on February 17 for a six-day, five-night Lunar New Year warm winter cruise to Cam Ranh, Hue and Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. “This Spring...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ former CEO Harry Sommer said late last year he was hoping to be at the helm of the company for the next 10 years. In a CLIA-hosted conversation with CEO Bud Darr published in November 2025, Sommer mentioned that he hoped to be in the top job for a decade and...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holding today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Fincantieri for the design and construction of three new cruise ships. The order includes one ship for each of the company’s brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, with one vessel to be built as a sister...

AIDA Cruises will make its inaugural call to Celebration Key on Nov. 15, 2027, according to the company’s published deployment. After marking the brand’s return to the U.S. East Coast, the AIDAluna will visit Carnival Cruise Line’s private destination as part of a repositioning cruise. Sailing to La Romana in the Dominican Republic, the 14-night...

CFC’s Renaissance served as the filming location for French filmmaker Philippe Lacheau’s movie “Marsupilami,” the company said. For 15 days at the end of September 2024, the film crews were alongside the passengers of the Renaissance to make this film, which was released in France on Feb. 4, 2026. “Filming the Marsupilami movie aboard the...

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will host dance performances by three choreographers linked to the Olympic and Paralympic Games onboard the Europa 2 in 2026-27, the company said in a statement. Performances by Diego Tortelli and Italian modern dance company Aterballetto will be available to guests at two cruises. The first is aboard a nine-day cruise from Civitavecchia...

P&O Cruises’ Ventura is currently undergoing a drydock at the Damen Shipyard in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The vessel wrapped up its regular operations in Southampton on February 7, 2026, before arriving at the facility one day later. Following the drydock, the Ventura will then welcome guests back on February 27, 2026, to kick off a...

Adventure Canada has showcased its 2026 Arctic expedition program, featuring four voyages that explore the Northwest Passage, Nunavut and Greenland. The program includes expeditions from June through September aboard small, ice-strengthened vessels led by guides, historians, scientists and cultural ambassadors, according to the company. “The Arctic continues to be at the heart of who we...

Phoenix Reisen’s Artania recently sailed from Europe for a 125-night cruise to the Americas and the Caribbean. Having departed from the Italian port of Savona earlier this month, the itinerary started with a series of visits to ports of call in the Atlantic and the Caribbean. The Artania initially visited destinations in Spain and Morocco,...

Cunard has expanded its 2026 ship visit program for travel agent partners, the company said in a press release. Compared to 2025, Cunard said it will double the opportunities for travel agent partners to deepen their knowledge about its fleet in 2026. This means that more than 900 travel agent partners will be invited to...

Okaloosa County officials are planning to sink the SS United States this April, according to a report by Fox10 News. Set to become the world’s largest artificial reef, the former ocean liner will be sunk 22 miles west of Destin-Fort Walton Beach. Acquired by Okaloosa in 2023, the 1952-built vessel is currently being prepared for...

Ambassador Cruise Line has announced that its Irish Mini Break cruise onboard the Ambition will feature a theatrical production called “Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners.” The production telling the story of Ireland’s band The Dubliners will be available to guests on this three-night themed sailing from Portsmouth to Belfast via Dun...

Jamaica’s minister of tourism will lead a conference on tourism resilience in Kenya from Feb. 16-18, bringing together global tourism stakeholders to address interconnected threats facing the industry. Hon Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s minister of tourism and founder and co-chair of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre, will keynote the conference hosted by the...

Ponant Exploration has opened bookings for a 62-day voyage circumnavigating Antarctica aboard Le Commandant Charcot at the start of 2028. This will give guests a chance to experience nearly 14,300 miles of icy shores during austral summer, the company said in a statement. Le Commandant Charcot is scheduled to depart Ushuaia, Argentina, on January 11, 2028. “Ponant Explorations was born from a...

Norwegian Cruise Line is changing itineraries planned for the upcoming European season of the Norwegian Pearl. According to statements sent to booked guests, at least two departures set to take place this summer were adjusted in early February. One of the cruises affected is set to sail between the ports of Piraeus in Greece and...

Virgin Voyages said it closed 2025 with its strongest year-over-year performance since launch, reporting what it calls a record momentum with double-digit revenue surge. More specifically, bookings were up almost 20% year-over-year, with gross ticket revenue increasing almost 30%, and ships sailing at full commercial load factors. January 2026 marked the highest booking month in...