TUI River Cruises has highlighted a collection of land tours available to its guests visiting Vienna. In a statement, the cruise line said this could be of interest to those visiting Eurovision, Europe’s largest singing contest, whose finale will take place at Wiener Stadthalle on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The cruise line offers a seven-night...

Mitsui Ocean Cruises has presented its “Summer in Japan Sale” for its 11 itineraries sailings from June to September 2026.  With the promo, $1,000 onboard credit is available per suite or $500 per guest (based on double occupancy) on all summer sailings departing June 3 through September 19, 2026.  A 15% commission is also available for travel advisors, the company shared in a press release.  Operating the...

Mein Schiff 3 is back from its two-week stay in Rotterdam at Damen. The newly refurbished ship is now setting course for Norwegian itineraries departing from Bremerhaven. The drydock focused on improving the onboard guest experience, TUI Cruises said in a press release. The ship’s two themed suites, the Godparent Suite and the Captain’s Suite,...

Explora Journeys has launched the bow section of the Explora V at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard in Sicily. Scheduled for delivery in 2027, the vessel will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). Following the first transfer from land to water and the initial outfitting in Palermo, the bow section will be transferred to Fincantieri’s Sestri...

The MSC Poesia has transited through the Panama Canal during her 18-night Grand Voyage from Miami to Seattle.  The ship sailed through the Caribbean and Central America before this milestone, and is now in the Pacific, MSC said in a press release.  It will now continue north along the coast on the final leg of her journey to Seattle, where...

Azamara Cruises is partnering with Approach Guides for Travel Advisor Appreciation Month in May. During an initiative running from May 4 through May 31, the cruise line will combine new marketing tools with incentives and rewards for advisors, according to a press release. “At Azamara Cruises, travel advisors are the driving force behind our continued...

Pearl Seas Cruises is kicking off its 2026 cruise season this week, according to a statement. “We are so pleased to begin our 12th season cruising the Great Lakes aboard Pearl Mist. Our crew is the most seasoned team in the region, and their years of experience enhances each of our itineraries on the Lakes...

Cunard has unveiled its 2028 program, featuring 190 voyages in 36 countries.  Sailing from April 2028 to January 2029, its fleet will visit 125 ports worldwide, including 19 overnight stays and 37 late-evening departures, according to a statement.  “Our new voyage collection is one of the most exciting programs we’ve ever launched. From the historic moment all four Queens meet in Liverpool on...

Viking has opened bookings for its 2028–29 expedition voyages.  The season features newly released departure dates across itineraries in the Arctic, Antarctica and the Great Lakes, Viking said in a press release.  Operating the expanded expedition offerings in the polar regions are the Viking Octantis and her sister ship, the Viking Polaris.  “Our guests are curious travelers who seek meaningful experiences and...

Oceania Cruises is eliminating non‑commissionable cruise fares (NCFs) on all newly launched sailings, set to be announced in May and June. Covering the 2028 summer and 2028–29 winter seasons and 2028 and 2029 Around the World voyages, the change is meant to simplify advisor compensation and expand their earning opportunities. Once the new itineraries go...

BW LNG has signed an agreement with BASS Software to deploy BASSnet Neo software solution across its fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers and floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs). According to a statement, the contract win followed a global evaluation process covering up to 30 solutions in the market. “We are extremely proud...

Joe Maloney has been appointed as president of VacationPort, formerly Passport Online. Maloney brings more than two decades of leadership experience across the cruise and travel sectors, most recently serving as head of sales for Mitsui Ocean Cruises. According to a press release, he will lead VacationPort into its next chapter, focusing on innovation and...

Margaritaville at Sea has announced its first national brand campaign, “Welcome to Somewhere,” rolling out in May. Described as an effort to strengthen brand voice, the campaign is designed to place focus on the journey as much as on the destination. In it, the company is presented as a more relaxed, emotionally driven alternative to...

Antarctica21 announced in a press release that it had a busy 2025–26 expedition season, having sold 92 percent of its berth inventory. The company welcomed 2,847 travelers from 53 nationalities aboard with 40 percent coming from North America and 60 percent from the rest of the world. The season saw 42 voyages to Antarctica, South...

Princess Cruises has welcomed its newest ship, the Star Princess, to Port of Seattle, which will serve as its homeport for the inaugural Alaska season. The ship is set to sail 20 weekly roundtrip voyages from Pier 91 through Alaska’s Inside Passage from May 3 to September 13, 2026. To mark the occasion, a maritime plaque exchange was held between...

Jordan Freese was appointed group sales and operations manager for North America at Hurtigruten. This is the first time a fully dedicated resource will be allocated to group sales following the split from HX, the company said in a press release. Freese joins the company from Incredible Adventure, where she was general manager. “Jordan joining...

Carnival Corporation has broken ground for its new global headquarters in Miami. This marks the official start of construction on the new campus in Waterford Business District, with site work scheduled to begin immediately. To mark the occasion, Miami-Dade County formally recognized May 1 as “Carnival Place Day,” the cruise line said in a statement. “Breaking ground at 887 Carnival Place feels less like a beginning and more like a natural next step...

P&O Cruises has announced its Early May Bank Holiday offer with discounted fares for additional guests on summer sailings. For new bookings made before May 5, 2026, third and fourth guests sail from £49 per person when booking a balcony cabin with two full paying adults, according to a statement. The deal applies to selected...

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...