Cruise
Trafalgar names Damien O’Connor as Vice President, River Cruise
Trafalgar has appointed Damien O’Connor as Vice President, River Cruise, a pivotal role that will lead the launch and growth of river cruising with Trafalgar. As Vice President, River Cruise, O’Connor will lead Trafalgar’s expansion into river cruising with a focus on crafting a distinctive product position anchored in immersive on-board & shore experiences with seamless nautical operations. He will oversee the development and delivery of a new class of vessels launching from 2028, ensuring they embody Trafalgar’s signature warmth, storytelling and attention to...
Türkiye is sailing as cruise tourism post strong growth
Türkiye is reporting that its 18 cruise ports welcomed close to 1.5 million passengers by the end of August 2025 – that is the highest arrivals in 12 years – highlighting the country’s growing allure as a premier cruise destination. From January to the end of August: The number of cruise calls rose by 17 per cent, reaching 878, compared to 753 in 2024. The number of passengers increased by 56 per cent compared to 2023 and 18 per cent compared to 2024. In August alone, a record-breaking 357,646 passengers were welcomed, securing the highest monthly figure in...
Carnival unveils its next wave of 2027-2028 fleet deployments
Carnival Cruise Line has released details of its new 2027-2028 itineraries, featuring a mix of Caribbean sailings from three U.S. homeports and expanded European voyages, including a special solar eclipse sailing on July 29, 2027. Carnival Miracle will sail from Galveston, Texas, before heading to Europe for the summer season. Carnival Elation and Carnival Paradise will continue cruising from Jacksonville and Tampa, Fla., serving popular Caribbean destinations. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said: “While there will be many ways to view the Aug. 2 solar...
Norwegian Aqua making waves with Miami arrival
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is celebrating the arrival of Norwegian Aqua at its new homeport of Miami, kicking off its winter season of Caribbean cruises with calls to the company’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay. Following its first season of Bermuda sailings from New York City, Norwegian Aqua will offer guests an opportunity to embark on a variety of fun-in-the-sun cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas from Miami through April 2026. Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., said: “We are delighted to welcome Norwegian...
Carnival Venezia bringing ‘Italian Style’ fun to Miami in 2027
Carnival Cruise Line has opened new 2027/28 reservations for three ships in two top Florida homeports, Miami and Port Canaveral, announcing a South Florida move for the “Fun Italian Style” Carnival Venezia and expanded options aboard Carnival Magic and Carnival Vista. New sailings now available feature a variety of itinerary lengths that visit the Caribbean’s most popular destinations, including convenient getaways to exclusive destinations Celebration Key; RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay and Isla Tropicale. Guests can see the new dates and itineraries here. Christine...
MSC Poesia to undergo major upgrades
MSC Cruises is bringing its luxury all-inclusive cruising concept, the MSC Yacht Club, to MSC Poesia as part of a major upgrade – one of the largest of the cruise line’s history. The revamp will also introduce Butcher’s Cut and Kaito Sushi Bar speciality restaurants, All-Stars Sports Bar, a refreshed MSC Aurea Spa and enhanced MSC Gym Powered by Technogym. Guests on MSC Cruises’ inaugural season in Alaska aboard MSC Poesia will be able to enjoy these new features and for the first time, will be able to explore Alaska’s unrivalled beauty, spectacular scenery,...
Scenic and Emerald Cruises unlocking the River Cruise Experience
Emerald Cruises & Tours and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours are gearing up their coast-to-coast series of 24 complimentary River Cruise Information Sessions taking place across Eastern Canada - with select events in Western cities - from Oct. 14 to Nov. 13, 2025. The sessions are tailored for both travellers and travel advisors and these in-person events will provide an inspiring look into the world of river cruising. Attendees will explore the full 2026 river cruise collections, including Emerald Cruises’ modern and personalized experiences, as well...
Celebrity River Cruises opens remaining inventory on 2027 sailings
Celebrity Cruises’ inaugural season of river vacations will open to the public today (Sept. 25, 2025). Guests will be among the first to experience unforgettable seven-night vacations on the most innovative ships on the river, which journey from the grandeur of Budapest to the charm of Bavaria with the elevated hospitality Celebrity Cruises is known for. Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises, said: “We are thrilled to open remaining inventory on 2027 Celebrity River Cruises sailings, following Priority Booking Access selling out earlier this month in just six...