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Aurora Expeditions sets sail with Aurora Advisor Advantage
Aurora Expeditions has launched Aurora Advisor Advantage, a new suite of benefits, tools and service enhancements designed to make it simpler and more rewarding for travel advisors to sell the small-ship expedition operator’s voyages. Developed in direct response to feedback gathered from the travel advisor community over the past year, Aurora Advisor Advantage brings together improvements across commission payments, trade rates, sales resources and digital tools. “Aurora Advisor Advantage reflects a simple commitment: to listen to our travel advisor partners and deliver...
Tauck adds ms Harmonie as newest riverboat in French fleet
Tauck has announced the ms Harmonie, the newest riverboat joining its fleet in France and a sister ship to the ms Lumière on the Rhône. Shaped in part by feedback from Tauck’s river cruising guests, the new vessel carries forward the design of the ms Lumière. Tauck CEO Jennifer Tombaugh said that: “River cruising continues to be one of the most popular ways guests first experience Tauck, and the feedback our river guests have shared over the years shapes every ship we build. The name Harmonie, which carries the same meaning in French and English, speaks to what we hope...
Celebrity Cruises unveils 2028-2029 line-up of sailings
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its 2028 and 2029 deployment, featuring an expansive Europe season and extraordinary journeys across all seven continents. Celebrity’s 2028-2029 lineup brings new ports of call, extended seasons in sought-after destinations, and more opportunities to discover every corner of the world. For the first time, four Edge Series ships — including a renewed Celebrity Beyond — will sail Europe, while immersive itineraries span Alaska, Asia, Australia, New England, and South America. Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises, said: “We're...
Fall Savings for Canadians from Scenic Group Canada
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises & Tours want Canadians to experience more of Europe in 2027 and to help them do that, they’ve set sail with an exclusive Fall bonus savings event on 2027 Europe River cruises that gives guests a chance to amplify their savings by adding a specially curated city stay extension to their itinerary. The land extensions are available before or after a cruise in top destinations such as Prague, Amsterdam, Zurich, London, Paris, Nice, and Lisbon. Travellers will sail Europe's most storied waterways, including the Douro, Rhine,...
NCL prepares to unveil Great Tides Waterpark on Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian Cruise Line has released the first images of the Great Tides Waterpark on its private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, ahead of the official grand opening celebration on Sept. 4, 2026. The waterpark experience will be NCL’s biggest and boldest splash yet, sitting at nearly six acres and bringing together exhilarating thrills and family fun. Set on NCL’s 270-acre private island, guests visiting Great Tides Waterpark can float through the industry’s first immersive tunnel at The Wandering River; race down The Great Slide, the Caribbean’s only four-person...
Explora Journeys expands Canadian sales team
Explora Journeys has significantly expanded its Canadian team. Julie Golding has been appointed to the role of Business Relationship Lead, Quebec & Atlantic Canada. Golding brings over 27 years of experience in luxury travel sales, business development, and strategic partnerships to her new role. She is passionate about supporting travel advisors through strong relationships, practical expertise, and a commitment to helping them grow their business. Most recently Golding served as business development manager at CroisiEurope. As well, Andi Bacho has been appointed Business...
Pinelo named CSO, North America for Azamara Cruises
Azamara Cruises has appointed Alex Pinelo as Chief Sales Officer. In his new role, Pinelo will lead Azamara's sales organization across North America, overseeing sales strategy, trade partnerships and commercial growth throughout the region. His appointment reflects Azamara’s continued investment in the travel advisor community and its commitment to strengthening its presence across the North American market. Pinelo brings more than 40 years of experience in the cruise industry, with an accomplished career focused on building high-performing sales teams and cultivating...
Transcend Cruises sets sail with MS Connect on Europe’s rivers
Transcend Cruises celebrated the official naming ceremony of MS Connect and its inaugural sailing from Dordrecht to Zaandam, Netherlands. With MS Connect, the international company is introducing the world’s first river cruise ship developed exclusively for the charter and group market. A high-profile group of VIPs gathered to celebrate the naming ceremony and inaugural voyage. The official naming ceremony took place on Aug. 3, 2026, in Dordrecht. The ship’s godmother was Marja van Bijsterveldt, former Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science. She also served as the...