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Seabourn shows off new expedition itineraries for 2026-2027
Seabourn has unveiled its new 2026-2027 expedition itineraries, promising extraordinary exploration in the world's most remote and wonderful destinations. Traversing the globe for natural and cultural wonders, the line's two new ultra-luxury expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, are scheduled to visit up to 161 destinations in 31 countries on 24 unique sailings of 46 departures. "Exploring the smaller, less-traveled corners of the world in ultra-luxury style has always been a priority for Seabourn, and our purpose-built expedition ships enhance this experience...
Scenic & Emerald launch 2025-2026 Southeast Asia river brochures
Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have unveiled their 2025-2026 Southeast Asia river cruising brochure, featuring an array of itineraries for the July 2025 to May 2026 season. These offerings include one-of-a-kind experiences and destinations, allowing travellers to fully immerse themselves in the vibrant culture, rich history, and natural beauty of Southeast Asia. For those wishing to explore the Mekong River, both Scenic and Emerald Cruises stand out as the only lines offering nine-night river cruises & escorted tour options, giving guests the benefit of more...
Windstar’s Wind Surf set for major renovations
Wind Surf, one of the world's largest sailing ships and the flagship of small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises, is preparing for Phase 1 of extensive renovations taking place in Cadiz, Spain this November. The five-masted sailing yacht will emerge with a fresh look on its Classic Caribbean holiday cruise departing Dec. 21 and just in time to celebrate New Year’s on a Beach Fun & Sun cruise departing Dec. 28, 2024. Sunseekers can also still book a stateroom for the ship’s Grand Caribbean Adventure, a 55-day cruise from Jan. 4 to Feb. 28, 2025, sailing to 28 Caribbean...
HAL updates 2026 Grand Voyage to avoid Red Sea passage
Holland America Line has updated its 2026 Grand World Voyage sailing aboard Volendam. The refreshed voyage will now provide guests an opportunity to explore in East and Southeast Asia, Central America, destinations in the U.S. and a transit of the Panama Canal. The new itinerary replaces a prior route through the Red Sea. Given the evolving situation in the region and in consultation with global security experts, Holland America has made the decision to reroute the planned voyage. About the new itinerary The changes will affect the last 54 days of the voyage — which, due to a...
Tauck launching two new river boats in France for 2026
Tauck has announced that two new ships will be joining the company’s fleet of award-winning riverboats in 2026. The two ships, which have not yet been named, will launch in spring 2026 following construction next year in Serbia and The Netherlands. The two newbuilds include a 135-meter vessel that will sail on Tauck itineraries along the Rhone. Accommodating a maximum of just 130 guests in sixty-eight cabins, the 135-meter ship will boast twenty-two spacious 300-sq. ft. suites on its upper (Diamond) deck, thirty-four roomy 225-sq. ft. cabins primarily on the middle (Ruby) deck,...
Swan Hellenic North America expands its sales team
Swan Hellenic has announced the promotion of Kelly Predmesky to Director of National Accounts and has brought Mark Spillane as its Director of Eastern USA Sales, the position that Predmesky held previously. Swan Hellenic North America has expanded its North American sales team to meet increasingly strong growth, particularly through its partnership with Virtuoso. In her new role, Predmesky will manage day-to-day sales and marketing plans and be the primary contact for Virtuoso, ensuring it and any future consortium accounts receive the focused attention they deserve. Spillane...
Royal Caribbean’s summer 2026 sailings to include Alaska
Royal Caribbean is introducing summer 2026 getaways that every type of family and vacationer can take to discover the wonders of Alaska, the Last Frontier. Making its Alaska debut, Voyager of the Seas is set to join the 2025 season’s newcomer, Anthem of the Seas; Serenade of the Seas; and Ovation of the Seas, which returns as the first of its kind with a lineup of multi-night cruisetour experiences on land. Vacationers can take in the rich wildlife, landscapes and cultures that make Alaska a sought-after destination with their pick of seven-night adventures from Seattle or...
Silversea unveils details of new sailings for 2026
Silversea has opened general sales on a new collection of over 160 ocean voyages for 2026, set to call in over 150 destinations in 33 countries -- including five maiden calls and 99 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Departing between March 15 and December 9, 2026, Silversea’s new sailings will journey in time with each region’s cultural heartbeat, coinciding with many of the world’s most iconic events and experiences – from the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh to the Monaco Grand Prix, the autumnal foliage season in Canada & New England, the D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, and...