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Tennis star Jannik Sinner sets sail aboard Explora Journeys’ EXPLORA III
Jannik Sinner, the World No. 1 tennis player and Explora Journeys Global Brand Ambassador, was the first guest to sail onboard EXPLORA III, joining the opening leg of its Mediterranean Prelude Journey from July 24 to 25. During the voyage from Genoa to Marseille, guests had the unique opportunity to participate in interactive wellness and social experiences with Sinner and members of his Performance team aboard the brand's first LNG-powered ship. While onboard, guests had the chance to engage directly with Sinner during a series of exclusive experiences. In dedicated Q&A...
MSC Cruises opens sales for 2028 Alaska summer season
MSC Cruises has opened sales for its Summer 2028 Alaska itineraries. It will mark the cruise line’s third season in Alaska when it begins on April 24, 2028, with the MSC Poesia sailing weekly seven-night Alaska itineraries from Seattle through Sept. 18, 2028. The MSC Poesia has recently completed a major refurbishment and now features a brand-new MSC Yacht Club, the cruise line’s luxury “ship-within-a-ship” concept offering 69 elegantly appointed suites, 24-hour butler and concierge service and access to a private oasis of facilities including a dedicated restaurant,...
Windstar still has space on its 2026 Spanish Mystery Cruise
Windstar Cruises is hosting its third Mystery Cruise, following the success of its past two sailings. The 2026 Spanish Mystery Cruise takes place from Nov. 4 to Nov. 12, 2026 on the 312-guest Star Legend, sailing Barcelona to Málaga. The cruise begins in Barcelona, surrounded by Gaudí’s masterpieces and Mediterranean energy, then sails Spain’s storied coast to ports that may be entirely new to Windstar before concluding in Málaga, where Andalusian flavors and Moorish history provide a memorable farewell. Onboard, passengers are given a clue to the identity of each...
Mat McLachlan History Cruises sets sail with D-Day Anniversary cruise
For the first time, river cruisers and history lovers have a dedicated sailing designed to uncover the full story of D-Day and Operation Overlord in extraordinary depth -- on the very ground where history unfolded, in the company of an expert historian who brings it to life. The 8-day Paris to Normandy sailing along the Seine through France, departs June 3, 2027, and is fully escorted by an expert historian, with two exclusive days exploring the D-Day landing beaches over the anniversary of the landings, and exclusive on-board history seminars. Mat McLachlan History Cruises has...
Virgin Voyages debuts its first-ever Scandinavia & Baltics season
Virgin Voyages is setting a course to go where it has never gone before in the summer of 2028. That’s when the Valiant Lady will head to 71° North, above the Arctic Circle, under a sun that refuses to set. Departing from Amsterdam, Valiant Lady will sail from a new homeport for the brand's first-ever Scandinavia & Baltic season. Highlights include six epic itineraries – every voyage with a maiden call – capped by a marquee Arctic Circle crossing with a midnight sun deck party under 24-hour daylight. John Lovell, Board Member and Senior Advisor of Virgin Voyages, said...
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils new guest experiences on two ships
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled images of reimagined spaces and additions to Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem -- including the brand-new adults-only Vibe Beach Club and an enhanced Thermal Suite in the award-winning Mandara Spa and Salon. Marc Kazlauskas, president of Norwegian Cruise Line, said that: “Listening to our guests and delivering exceptional experiences across our fleet is at the heart of what we do.” Kazlauskas continued: “These recent transformations bring some of our most beloved amenities to Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem, creating...
Holland America sets a course to showcase the Northern Lights
With scientists reporting that with Earth currently experiencing heightened solar activity, the coming fall and winter seasons are among the best times to see the Northern Lights. And to help travellers maximize their chances of witnessing the aurora, Holland America Line is sailing a series of Arctic Journey & Northern Lights voyages aboard Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam in October and November 2026. On those sailings, passengers can experience more than 30 hours of darkness while docked in Arctic Norway on October departures and nearly 60 hours on November sailings. When...
Seabourn marks 40th anniversary with the Ruby Collection
To mark its 4oth anniversary, Seabourn is setting sail with The Ruby Collection -- a curated series of 54 voyages in 2028. The Ruby Collection spans Seabourn’s fleet of five luxury ships and features enhanced onboard offerings, exclusive experiences, and access to destinations where larger ships cannot reach. Now open for booking, the Ruby Collection spans the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, Japan, Alaska, Northern Europe, the Arctic, and Antarctica. Notable voyages include: a 120-day “Cape to Cape” World Cruise departing Jan. 7, 2028; the line's second Grand...