Cruise
Vancouver expecting record-breaking cruise season
The first cruise ship of the season, the Disney Wonder, arrives in Vancouver on Monday, March 11—kicking off what is expected to be another record season for the industry locally. There are 329 cruise ship visits currently scheduled for the Canada Place cruise terminal at the Port of Vancouver between March 11 and October 29, 2024. This could mean a record 1.27 million passengers would travel through the Canada Place cruise terminal at the Port of Vancouver in 2024, about two per cent more than last year's record. A home port for Alaska "We expect 2024 to be another strong...
Atlas adds workshops & lectures for 2024 Cultural Expeditions
Atlas Ocean Voyages has debuted a collection of expert-led workshops and onboard lecturers as part of the 2024 Cultural Expeditions season. An addition to the company’s year-round expeditions that include Polar and Epicurean Expeditions, these new programs enhance appreciation for a variety of captivating regions and local cultures. "Atlas Ocean Voyages continues to redefine expedition cruising offering an adventure for every explorer aboard our new fleet of expedition yachts with under 200 guests,” said president and CEO James A. Rodriguez. “On Cultural Expeditions, we are excited...
Oceania reveals details on 2026 Around the World Cruise
Oceania Cruises welcomes guests on board its newest ship, Vista, for its highly anticipated inaugural 180-day 2026 Around the World voyage. Now open for preview, bookings for this unique, all-encompassing journey officially open on March 13, 2024. Setting sail from Miami on Jan. 6, the boutique 1,200-guest vessel will cross three oceans and 18 seas, exploring the jewels of Southeast Asia and Australia, island-hopping in the South Pacific, calling on unique ports in Europe, and exploring favourite South American cities. This year's circumnavigation visits 101 ports across 43...
HAL opens 2025/2026 bookings for Hawaii & Panama sailings
Holland America Line has opened bookings for 2025-2026 Panama Canal and Hawaii cruises. The premium cruise line, known for longer and destination-focused voyages, will offer departures from five North American homeports, sailing on five ships. This season of six different Panama Canal cruises includes several firsts: Holland America Line has added the port of Acajutla, El Salvador, on most Panama Canal sailings. Additionally, guests can sail aboard Pinnacle-Class ship Koningsdam as she makes the transit through the canal for the first time. For those hoping to transit the canal...
CEO Michael Ungerer leaves Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys announced today that Michael Ungerer will be leaving the company for personal reasons. Ungerer has held the position of CEO for nearly five years. During this time, he played a key role establishing the new luxury lifestyle brand, Explora Journeys, and successfully launching the first ship, EXPLORA I. “It has been an absolute pleasure working alongside Michael as we have brought to life this incredible new brand and built everything from the bottom up," said Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman cruise division of MSC Group. "I would like to thank Michael for his...
Windstar’s “mystery cruise” departs April 2025
Windstar Cruises just announced its first-ever “President’s Mystery Cruise” set to depart on April 19, 2025. The eight-day voyage is aimed at Windstar Yacht Club members (the line’s valued repeat guests) and their friends and will depart from and return to Athens. The rest of the port calls on the itinerary will remain a mystery to guests onboard Windstar’s 312-passenger, all-suite Star Legend. The unannounced destinations will be kept a secret from guests until 24 hours ahead of arrival at each port. Once the exact locations are revealed, Windstar guests will be able to...
Cunard gives sneak peek at retail experiences aboard Queen Anne
With less than three months to go until the launch of its new ship, Cunard has revealed a glimpse of the elevated retail experiences awaiting guests on Queen Anne. The luxury cruise line has announced a unique collection of 115 household brands that will have a presence on board, from luxury watchmakers Bremont to the beauty division of French fashion house, Chanel. Twenty-seven of these exciting brands also represent first-time partnerships for Cunard – including Hugo Boss, Raishma, Chapel Down, Whittard, and 886 Royal Mint. Garrard, the first official crown jeweller in the UK,...
Riviera adds three new itineraries for solo travellers
Based on demand for longer cruises, Riviera River Cruises has announced it will offer new “back-to-back” itineraries in 2025. Lasting from 15 to 29 days, the five back-to-back itineraries allow guests to experience two Riviera cruises combined into one without changing ships, taking in the most interesting cities and inspiring scenery along Europe’s Rhine, Moselle and Danube Rivers. Riviera will also offer three new cruises exclusively for solo travelers, including its first holiday season itineraries for solo travellers. “An increasing number of travellers have been asking...