AmaWaterways has prepared benefits for Travel Advisor Appreciation Month in May. Advisors can take advantage of incentives, educational opportunities and giveaways, according to a statement. “Travel advisors remain at the heart of everything we do, and Travel Advisor Appreciation Month is an important opportunity for us to recognize their ongoing support and partnership,” said Catherine...

Trafalgar is launching a limited-time deal offering savings on select European river cruises. The Spotlight Savings offer is available on a range of 2026 and 2027 departures across Rhine and Danube itineraries while inventory lasts. It features solo supplement deals and shipboard credit for suite bookings, according to a statement. “River cruising continues to see...

Star Clippers has introduced a new collection of 2027 Greek Island sailings aboard the Star Flyer. The itineraries showcasing smaller ports across the Aegean are now open for booking, with departures throughout the spring and fall seasons, the cruise line said in a press release. “These new 2027 Greek itineraries—and the added value of the...

Margaritaville at Sea has announced several initiatives to celebrate the Hero community during Heroes Month in May. Active and former duty military, first responders, nurses and educators will be celebrated throughout the month with experiences onboard and beyond the ship.  According to a statement, the initiative builds on its Heroes Sail Free program launched in 2022 in partnership with GOVX.  “Heroes month is about more than recognizing...

Windstar Cruises has presented benefits available to travel advisors during Travel Advisor Appreciation Month in May. According to a statement, this includes rewards, incentives and booking tools. “Travel advisors are at the heart of everything we do,” said Janet Bava, Windstar’s chief commercial officer. “Their knowledge, dedication, and ability to match the right guest with...

Riviera Travel has revealed its incentives for Travel Advisor Appreciation Month in May.  The incentives include a chance to win a ticket for the 2027 ASTA River Cruise Expo and gift cards on bookings, according to a statement.  “Our company and industry as a unit could not excel without the support of our travel advisor community,” said Stuart Milan, president...

Marella Cruises has highlighted five European gardens that guests can visit during its cruises this spring. In a press release, the cruise line described them as ideal for travelers looking to enjoy a floral escape and explore new green spaces while on holiday. Marivent Gardens – Palma, Majorca Sitting outside of Palma, these gardens combine...

Viking Holdings has scheduled a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The results will be released before the stock market opens that day. The call will be simultaneously webcast on Viking’s investor relations website, and a replay will remain available there for 30 days after the call.

Hurtigruten has shared its 2025 annual results as the company said the year was marked by strong financial momentum, with significantly improved profitability, solid revenue growth and a strengthened financial position, according to a statement. “The 2025 figures show that the changes we have implemented are delivering results. The underlying operations have improved significantly, we...

Celestyal Cruises has announced a one-day-only flash sale valid for a selection of sailings in Greece. According to a statement, the campaign will run for 24 hours on April 30, 2026. It will feature 25 Greek Island cruises sailing roundtrip from Athens in May and June 2026. “We’re incredibly excited to be back in our...

Carnival Corporation has deployed Inatech’s Shiptech platform to help improve its fuel planning and procurement operations. Thanks to real-time insights, the end-to-end digital platform allows users to make informed fuel purchasing decisions based on fuel price, quality, compatibility and availability. According to a statement, Shiptech will be used to boost the fuel efficiency of more...

Heritage Expeditions will sail an exclusive preview voyage aboard its new expeditions vessel the Heritage Discoverer in November, according to a press release. Having previously sailed as the Exploris One and Silver Explorer, the vessel found its new home at Heritage earlier this year, when the company said it would be renamed the Heritage Discoverer. Called “The Ultimate South Georgia, Falklands and Antarctic...

The new Orient Express Corinthian has been named at the Joubert graving dock in Saint-Nazaire. The christening ceremony for what is said to be the world’s largest sailing yacht was celebrated on April 29, 2026, together with Chantiers de l’Atlantique, the cruise line said in a press release. On May 2, 2026, the ship will...

The christening cruise of TUI Cruises’ next InTUItion-class ship, Mein Schiff Flow, will feature live acts, music, art and movement. The eight-day christening voyage will sail from Trieste on June 18, reaching Palma on June 25, 2026, the cruise line said in a press release. This will be preceded by a pre-inaugural voyage sailing from...

UK magician Stephen Mulhern will take up a summer residency at the Iona’s Limelight Club, P&O Cruises said in a press release. Mulhern’s magic show “Stephen Mulhern’s Live & Unbelievable!” will be shown on four nights of three back-to-back seven-night cruises.  Sailing roundtrip from Southampton in July in August, the cruises are: Norwegian fjords, seven nights, departing July 25, 2026. Prices start at £879.  Norwegian fjords, seven nights, departing August 1, 2026. Prices start at £929.  Spain &...

Royal Caribbean has welcomed guests to Royal Beach Club Santorini in Greece. According to a press release, this is the first Royal Beach Club to open in Europe. As previously reported, the club will welcome vacationers from Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises. The club is visited as part of the Ultimate Santorini Day, a full-day...

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. will report 2026 first quarter financial results before the market opens on Tuesday May 5, 2026. A conference call to discuss the results will follow at 9:00 am Eastern Time, the company said in a press release. The earnings release and a live audio webcast of the call will be available...

Holland America Line’s Rotterdam is back in service after a two-week drydock in The Netherlands. The first guests got to see the enhancements firsthand on April 26, and the Rotterdam now resumes its seven-day summer itineraries throughout Northern Europe. According to a statement, one of the areas that was refurbished is live music venues. Billboard...

Royal Caribbean Group has announced in a statement that its credit cards developed in collaboration with the Bank of America are available for application starting April 28. As previously reported, the Royal ONE and Royal ONE Plus cards are meant to simplify how travelers earn and redeem rewards across the company’s brands: Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea. The Royal ONE Credit Card is available...