Cruise
What to expect on board Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Utopia
Fresh off the naming ceremony for Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean is set to make even more waves this year with the debut of Utopia of the Seas in July. During the naming ceremony sailing for the world’s biggest ship, executives from the company revealed some exciting details for the new Oasis-class ship, set to homeport in Port Canaveral, Florida. Michael Bayley, CEO of Royal Caribbean International, noted that Utopia of the Seas will feature a new immersive dining experience set in a train car that will utilize technology to display different scenery. “It’s a train station and...
Costa opens bookings for 128-day 2026 world cruise
Costa Cruises has opened bookings for its 2026 World Cruise. A once-in-a-lifetime experience enriched with Italian hospitality, Costa Deliziosa sails a westwardly journey around the globe that touches 34 countries across six continents. Along the way, guests will enjoy eight overnight calls, 48 ports and immersive shore excursions. Departing Nov. 21, 2025, from Trieste, Italy, the ship will sail through the Mediterranean Sea and cross the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Guests will experience many memorable moments, including transiting the Panama Canal, seeing Easter...
HAL’s 2025/2026 Australia & New Zealand season opens for booking
Holland America Line’s Australia and New Zealand season sailing from November 2025 to March 2026 is now open for booking. From vibrant capital cities to captivating scenery, Holland America Line’s cruises to Australia and New Zealand are a tapestry of diverse landscapes and unique cultures. The 14-day itineraries aboard Noordam allow travellers to easily journey between the two countries and visit the best locales in the region — all while experiencing Holland America Line’s service and authentic, localized programming. New Collectors’ Voyages combine a two-week cruise with an...
Atlas Ocean Voyages brings two yachts to Arctic for 2024
Atlas Ocean Voyages is highlighting the 2024 Arctic Season with two yachts in the region for the first time. World Traveller and World Navigator will sail 11 expeditions ranging from seven to 12 nights, exploring the captivating Arctic region with departures from Tromso, Oslo, Longyearbyen, Reykjavik, and Kangerlussuaq. Enjoy the convenience of inclusive charter jet air service from either New York John F. Kennedy International Airport or Oslo Gardermoen Airport on select expeditions. Featured itineraries Guests embark on a 7-night expedition from Tromsø to Longyearbyen departing...
Viking opens bookings for 2026 ocean voyages
Viking recently opened bookings for its 2026 ocean voyages. With many 2024 dates already sold out and 2025 departures selling fast, strong demand among North American travellers has led to an early opening of 2026 departures across the company’s ocean fleet. Viking also announced voyages for its newest ship, the Viking Vesta, which is scheduled to join the fleet in July 2025. The 998-guest sister ship will spend her inaugural season sailing popular itineraries in the Mediterranean and Scandinavia. “We have always done things a bit differently. At Viking, we are contrarians. We...
Sun Princess cancels inaugural voyage from Barcelona
Princess Cruises and Fincantieri have mutually agreed to delay delivery of Sun Princess, the largest vessel ever constructed in Italy and the first ship of a revolutionary new platform designed exclusively for the Princess brand. The postponement has regrettably led to the cancellation of the ship's inaugural 10-day voyage, originally set to depart from Barcelona on Feb. 8. “We understand that this news is disappointing, and we share in that disappointment. We recognize the anticipation that surrounded this sailing, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this...
Soccer star Lionel Messi officially names Icon of the Seas in Miami
Icon of the Seas — the largest cruise ship of the world — was officially christened during a special naming ceremony event last night in PortMiami featuring soccer sensation Lionel Messi and TV host Mario Lopez, who is known for portraying A.C. Slater on Saved by the Bell. “Our icon of Icon, will you please do us the immense honour of naming our beloved new ship, blessing her and all who sail on her for many years to come?” asked Jason Liberty, president and CEO for Royal Caribbean Group. “In keeping with that passion of doing things bigger and bolder, the bottle that we use to...
HAL adds more Legendary Voyages for 2025/2026
Holland America Line is unveiling four new "Legendary Voyages" including a rare roundtrip 45-day cruise from New York to the Mediterranean and a unique 28-day exploration of the South Pacific Islands. As travellers' interest in longer cruises grows, these region-centric journeys, which will depart in 2025 and early 2026, give guests the opportunity to foster deeper connections and engage more intimately with the destinations visited. Departing Oct. 7, 2025, the 45-Day "Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage" Legendary Voyage aboard Volendam is a special sailing...