Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line unveils new West Coast sailings for 2028-2029 season
Carnival Cruise Line is kicking off its 2028/29 season with expanded sailings from Long Beach, giving guests more ways to cruise to Mexico from the West Coast. Carnival will offer three- to eight-day vacations aboard Carnival Radiance and Carnival Panorama, with year-round itineraries ranging from quick Baja Mexico getaways to extended Mexican Riviera adventures. Carnival Radiance will continue offering a variety of short getaways to Baja Mexico with three-day itineraries visiting Ensenada, Mexico and four-day itineraries that also include a stop in Catalina Island. During the...
Explora Journeys goes beyond commission with new advisor rewards
Explora Journeys has launched Beyond Commission -- a new travel advisor rewards program created to recognize and reward the expertise, dedication and influence of travel advisors across North America. Created exclusively for travel advisors in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the program reflects Explora Journeys' continued commitment to fostering meaningful partnerships with the advisor community, whose expertise plays an integral role in introducing discerning travellers to the brand's distinctive vision of ocean travel. Beyond Commission rewards eligible travel advisors for...
Riverside Luxury Cruises now offering Cycling Cruises on the Danube in 2027
Riverside Luxury Cruises is introducing three Riverside Active cycling sailings aboard Riverside Mozart in 2027 for travellers who want to explore the Danube on two wheels. The first, a seven-night journey from Passau to Vienna, July 22 to July 29, is followed by a seven-night Vienna to Budapest journey, July 29 to Aug. 5. Travellers can book either sailing or combine the two for a 14-night Passau to Budapest journey, July 22 to Aug. 5, with up to 405 miles of cycling along the Danube Cycle Path. Each day brings a different stretch of the Danube Cycle Path, with routes...
Azamara Cruises sets sail on 2026 Travel Advisor celebration
Azamara Cruises has launched its 2026 Travel Advisor Celebration -- a two-month initiative running from Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, 2026 and that’s designed to recognize and reward the travel advisors who have supported the brand for nearly two decades. The celebration brings together enhanced incentives, exclusive educational opportunities, giveaways, and a new Azamara World Academy chapter dedicated to Asia. The program reflects Azamara's ongoing commitment to the travel advisor community and its role in helping travelers discover deeply immersive destinations. Dondra...
Swan Hellenic sails its way to record July results
Swan Hellenic sailed its way to its strongest operational month on record in July of this year, with revenues surging 170% year-on-year, powered by dominant demand for polar expeditions and intensifying guest loyalty. Total growth year-to-date was an exceptional 268%. What’s more, the latest August figures show the trend continuing. The company's core polar portfolio drove two-thirds of this total growth, with Arctic revenue tripling year-on-year, while Arctic guest volumes more than doubled (+125%). The new Asia-Pacific itineraries achieved very impressive 373% year-on-year...
Cunard unveils details of 2027 World Voyages
Cunard has unveiled shore experiences for its 2027 World Voyages. In January, Cunard's newest ship, Queen Anne, will embark on her maiden voyage to South America, while Queen Victoria will set sail on a Full World Voyage. The ships will offer nearly 600 curated shore experiences designed to immerse guests in the culture, history and natural beauty of the places they visit. Queen Anne’s 90-night South America Discovery Voyage will have 15 maiden calls across the continent, visiting seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Brazil, Chile, Peru, Uruguay and...
A first look at Azamara Cruises’ 2029 World Cruise Collection
In 2029, Azamara Cruises is breaking with tradition and offering three ways to experience its World Cruise in 2029. That was the headline as Azamara offered a first look at its 2029 World Cruise Collection, featuring sailings ranging from 139 to 195 nights and offering more ways than ever to experience an extended journey around the globe. The collection includes a marquee 195-night World Cruise aboard Azamara Quest from San Diego to Copenhagen, alongside two shorter options of 179 and 139 nights. Spanning five continents, 40 countries and territories, and 126 ports,...
Carnival names French to role of VP, Charters, Meetings & Incentives
Carnival Cruise Line has promoted Justin French to the position of Vice President, Charters, Meetings & Incentives (CMI). French will be responsible for the strategic leadership, commercial growth, and operational oversight of Carnival Cruise Line’s charter, meetings, and incentive group business. French has held various positions during his tenure with the cruise line since 2003, including most recently as regional vice president. In his new role, he leads the development and execution of growth strategies, cultivates key industry partnerships, and oversees the successful...