Cruise
Windstar opens 2027 Japan bookings aboard Star Seeker
Windstar Cruises has experienced an unprecedented demand for its 2026 sailings in Japan aboard its newest ship Star Seeker, which joins the small ship company’s fleet in December of 2025. In response, Windstar is now opening up spring 2027 bookings for Japan earlier than planned, and adding an extra fall date, in order to meet customers’ requests for more bookable sailings in this coveted region. Travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto, Windstar’s 10-night Grand Japan itinerary packs in a variety of the country’s highlights (plus a stop in Busan, South Korea) on an intimate...
Seabourn launches “Sail of the Year” event
Seabourn has unveiled its exclusive annual “Sail of the Year” event, featuring savings and benefits on select 2025 and 2026 worldwide ocean and expedition voyages on the line’s fleet of ultra-luxury ships. Available now until Feb. 18, 2025, Seabourn’s “Sail of the Year” event includes the following exclusive benefits: Savings of up to 15% on select Seabourn ultra-luxury ocean and expedition voyages 15% reduced deposits on Seabourn ultra-luxury ocean voyages and expeditions to all seven continents Up to $1,000USD in shipboard credit per suite Guests can enjoy...
Lindblad appoints Natalya Leahy as CEO; Rick Goldberg as CFO
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc. has announced two key executive appointments: Natalya Leahy will join as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Jan. 1, 2025, and Rick Goldberg has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective Dec. 31, 2024. "As Lindblad Expeditions moves into its 46th year, I am delighted and confident that the leadership of Natalya Leahy as CEO and Rick Goldberg as CFO will represent an energized, talented and experienced partnership, leading the Company into our next phase of growth in the experiential travel space both at sea and on land,"...
Half Moon Cay to undergo name change; major upgrades
Half Moon Cay in The Bahamas is being renamed RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay in support of its enhancements and the experience guests can expect as they are immersed in this tropical paradise. The announcement was recently made jointly by Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line. The two cruise lines are partnering on the enhancements, which will include an expanded beachfront experience, lunch venues, a variety of bars, and other features that will reinforce the destination’s natural beauty and tropical appeal. A newly-constructed pier on the north side will allow ships to dock,...
Making Waves: Up to CA$7,000 Reasons to Sail with Silversea
Silversea has introduced its 2025 wave season offer, which is now available on over 500 voyages, ranging from historic sites of the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, to pristine beaches in the Caribbean, untouched beauty of Antarctica and everything in between, there are thousands of reasons to sail with Silversea, and this offer gives guests up to CA$7,000 reasons more. The ‘Up to CA$7,000 Reasons to Sail with Silversea’ offer applies to new bookings made from Dec. 4, 2024, through Feb. 28, 2025, and provides savings of up to CA$7,000 per suite or up to CA$3,500 per guest on...
MSC Cruises says ‘Thanks’ to agents on MSC Book’s 10th anniversary
MSC Cruises’ dedicated online reservations platform for travel agents, MSC Book, has marked its tenth anniversary which the company described as a ‘success’ thanks to agency support. Nearly 120,000 travel agents globally are now registered to use MSC Book, and since the online tool’s introduction in 2014 they have booked more than 10 million guests on MSC Cruises’ sailings. Ian Patterson, Country Manager, MSC Cruises Canada, said: “Canadian travel partners are integral to our success, and MSC Book is our way of supporting their incredible work.” Patterson continued:...
Explora Journeys offers the latest details on Explora III
Explora Journeys has unveiled details of EXPLORA III, setting sail for its inaugural journeys in Summer 2026. Designed to offer a refined home-away-from-home, EXPLORA III will feature 463 spacious Ocean Suites, Penthouses, and Residences, complemented by award-winning culinary offerings and ocean-inspired wellness experiences. During its inaugural season, EXPLORA III will take guests on scenic journeys through Northern Europe’s dramatic coastlines, the magical landscapes of Iceland and Greenland, and the vibrant scenery of North America’s East Coast, before positioning to the...
Travel Edge’s Andrew Pilkington Embarks on Explora Journeys
Travel Edge president, Andrew Pilkington recently embarked on a “bleisure” themed voyage aboard Explora Journeys’ newest ship EXPLORA II showcasing the unparalleled offerings of this innovative cruise line through a social media blitz documenting his experiences. Bleisure travel (combining business and leisure) has surged in popularity as more business travelers combine work and leisure while travelling. According to a survey conducted by Expedia, the likelihood of bleisure travel has jumped, with 76% of business travellers planning to take a bleisure trip in the next 12...