Cruise
Viking adds Oberammergau Passion Play to two 2030 sailings
Viking has unveiled details of two new river voyages for 2030 that will offer guests the rare opportunity to experience the world-renowned Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, which has been performed every 10 years for nearly 400 years. With departure dates from May through September 2030, the new Oberammergau, Innsbruck & the Rhine and Oberammergau with Salzburg itineraries both feature preferred seating at the 43rd Passion Play and allow guests time to explore Bavaria and destinations along the Rhine and Danube rivers, respectively. Leah Talactac, President and CEO...
Emerald Cruises adds Seychelles sailings on Emerald Kaia
Emerald Cruises has introduced two new 13-Day Seychelles & Indian Ocean Adventure sailings aboard Emerald Kaia, the brand’s newest luxury yacht, for November 2026. Sailing with just 128 guests, Emerald Kaia combines intimate yacht cruising with immersive destination experiences, allowing guests to explore hidden lagoons, remote coral atolls, historic Swahili settlements and spectacular marine ecosystems throughout the Indian Ocean, all while enjoying the comfort, personalized service and all-inclusive experience that defines Emerald Cruises &Tours. Unlike larger ocean...
Ponant Explorations, Smithsonian Journeys add new 2028 voyages
PONANT EXPLORATIONS is adding 15 new voyages in alliance with Smithsonian Journeys for 2028, completing an expansive program of 36 itineraries that spans the world’s great oceans. From the Mediterranean to the Canadian Maritimes and Asia and to the Arctic, the new release of small-ship cruises spotlights a rare voyage along Italy’s Adriatic coast and an eco-rich adventure exploring Costa Rica. The expanded offering further deepens one of luxury exploration travel’s most compelling alliances, combining PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ commitment to purposeful...
Explora Journeys, Hilton Honors set sail with new rewards
Hilton Honors members can now unlock a new kind of stay -- one check‑in that opens the door to multiple destinations defined by breathtaking sunrise views over the Mediterranean Sea, restorative wellness moments above the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, and fine dining set against the sweeping landscapes of Northern Europe -- all from the comfort of Explora Journeys’ ships. Through Hilton’s partnership with Explora Journeys, Hilton Honors members can now earn and redeem Points on luxury ocean Journeys booked through Hilton and enjoy exclusive benefits and elevated...
Celebrity Reflection transforming Caribbean cruising
Celebrity Cruises is reimagining one of its most beloved ships – and delivering new ways to experience the Caribbean – with the reveal of the newly modernized Celebrity Reflection. As the second Solstice Series ship to be made new again, the transformation introduces 13 new spaces including Edge Series standouts like the stunning Grand Plaza, guest-favorite venues from the revitalized Celebrity Solstice and two brand-new concepts – Orange Peel Bar & Grille and Tacos del Sol. From bow to stern, every detail reshapes how guests relax, dine, and connect across new outdoor...
PONANT EXPLORATIONS sets sail with new 2027-2028 offerings
PONANT EXPLORATIONS is now offering more than 150 departures across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Atlantic Islands from October 2027 through November 2028. The sailings are now available for booking and feature more than 80 Mediterranean sailings, voyages through Northern Europe and the British Isles, and Atlantic island Itineraries including Cape Verde, the Azores, and Madeira, with the collection showcasing the company's signature small-ship approach, immersive excursions and culturally rich itineraries. PONANT EXPLORATIONS will sail to the Atlantic...
Scenic’s 2028-2029 collection elevates its all-inclusive ocean experiences
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has elevated its all-inclusive ultra-luxury offerings to new heights, with the launch of its new 2028 and 2029 worldwide collection featuring Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Ikon. With more exclusive suite inclusions available only on Scenic Discovery Yachts, guests will enjoy an unparalleled experience, across 100 plus countries and all seven continents. Scenic Discovery Yachts are equipped with two Airbus H130 helicopters that carry guests far beyond the coastline inland into areas other luxury ships cannot reach other than by long bus...
Sunwing adds MSC Opera to winter cruise lineup, with Montreal departures
Sunwing is on course to expand its winter cruise offering, adding MSC Opera to provide Quebec guests with more ways to escape this winter. Beginning Dec. 14, 2026, Sunwing Vacations will offer weekly Monday departures from Montreal to La Romana, Dominican Republic, connecting guests to seven-night Caribbean sailings with key inclusions bundled into one booking. Available as complete vacation packages, every MSC Opera booking through Sunwing Vacations includes round-trip WestJet flights from Montreal, airport and cruise terminal transfers, seven nights of accommodation and meals...