Cruise

Celebrity Cruises Expands Portfolio with Two New River Ships

Celebrity Cruises enters river cruising in 2027 with Celebrity Compass & Celebrity Seeker, bringing modern luxury to the Rhine and Danube.

Riverside Luxury Cruises Named Virtuoso Preferred Partner

Riverside Luxury Cruises is part of Virtuoso’s network of luxury travel partners, joining more than 2,500 suppliers across 100 countries.

From Shipyard to Sea: Legend of the Seas Marks Milestone Moment

Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas hits a key milestone, touching water for the first time at Finland’s Meyer Turku shipyard.

Costa Cruises Expands Winter 2025–2026 Season with New Med Sailings

Costa Cruises will add two new Western Mediterranean itineraries aboard Costa Toscana for the winter 2025–2026 season.

Quark Expeditions Brings the Arctic to Life for Travel Advisors

Quark Expeditions’ Arctic FAM Voyage aboard Ultramarine took 10 advisors and their guests deep into the polar realm.

Azamara Rolls Out Incentives and Cruise Giveaways for Advisors

Azamara Cruises is piling on the perks, rewarding travel advisor with exclusive awards, Destination Immersion training and cruise giveaways.

VISIT FLORIDA Launches “Live More Floridays” Campaign with Grammy Winner Mac McAnally

VISIT FLORIDA has rolled out its new Live More Floridays campaign that captures the laid-back spirit of the Sunshine State.

Atlas Ocean Voyages Redefines Seasonal Travel for 2025

Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering your clients a unique proposition for their 2025 holiday travel experiences: Antarctic expeditions.

Cultural Heritage Meets Luxury on AmaWaterways Soulful Cruises

AmaWaterways is offering Signature Juneteenth Dinners created by Chef Alexander Smalls for all Soulful Experience sailings beginning in 2025.

Palm Beach to Bahamas: Margaritaville at Sea’s New Weekend Cruise

Margaritaville at Sea is launching 3-night, 2-port weekend sailings from Palm Beach and a Sail the Haunted Seas celebration this fall.

Plan Ahead: Hurtigruten’s 2026 Svalbard Tours Now Available with Webinar Support

Hurtigruten expands its Norwegian portfolio with a renewed focus on Svalbard, a top destination for Arctic-bound travelers.

PONANT Expands Polar Offerings with 12-Night North Pole Sailings

PONANT EXPLORATIONS invites travelers to the Geographic North Pole—one of Earth’s most remote and awe-inspiring destinations.

Cruise Arrivals to Martinique Up 11% for 2024–2025

Cruise traffic to Martinique is on the rise, with the island reporting an 11 percent increase in arrivals for the 2024–2025 season.

Margaritaville at Sea Expands Paradise Pass Program

Margaritaville at Sea revives its Paradise Pass with two tiers—Silver and Ultimate Gold—giving frequent cruisers enhanced perks through 2026.

What Made Headlines This Week? Catch Up on What You Missed

Stay updated with this week’s top travel news—from the use of biometric gates at airports to leadership changes at NCL.

Argentina’s Patagonia FAM

Tara Tours invites travel advisors and companions to experience Argentina on an 8-day FAM featuring Patagonia’s legendary glaciers.

Cycle and Sail: Boat Bike Tours’ Dutch Tulip Experience

From late March to early May, Boat Bike Tours will operate 54 departures across six different itineraries with something for everyone.

Step Into Ancient Greece

Explore Classical Greece on a 7-day FAM with Tour Specialists—starting in Athens with visits to the Acropolis, Parthenon and more.

Planning Groups? Swan Hellenic’s New Program Makes It Easier to Book and Earn

Swan Hellenic has introduced a new Group Travel Program designed to reward travel advisors while offering value to groups of all sizes.

Selling Luxe Holiday Cruises? Regent’s Festive Voyages Are Ready to Book

Regent’s 2025–2027 holiday cruises offer 12 curated itineraries—perfect for clients seeking seasonal luxury at sea.

Holland America Line Turns Old Ship Carpets into New Keepsakes

Holland America Line debuts coasters made from upcycled ship carpet—the cruise industry’s first recycled carpet product for sale.

A New Blossom at Sea: Mitsui Ocean Cruises Debuts MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA

Japan’s Mitsui Ocean Cruises has announced the name of its newest luxury vessel: MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA, set to debut in late 2026.

Small-Ship Adventures at Big Savings with Variety Cruises

Variety Cruises offers a 25 percent discount on select voyages in Greece, Tahiti, the Seychelles and Cape Verde, departing through 2025.

Disney Cruise Line Extends West Coast & Texas Itineraries Through 2027

Disney Cruise Line's fall 2026 and spring 2027 sailings from San Diego and Galveston offer trips to the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico.