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Michelin chef returns to Cunard’s 2025 Norway sailings
Cunard has announced that two Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux will return to Norway in 2025 for another exclusive series of Le Gavroche at Sea residencies. The esteemed chef will oversee four Le Gavroche residencies across four exciting Fjords voyages next year – two apiece aboard new ship Queen Anne and flagship Queen Mary 2 between April and August. Queen Mary 2 will host the first five-night takeover with Le Gavroche at The Verandah aboard the world's only ocean liner for her seven-night roundtrip Fjords sailing on April 6. Guests will be treated to a five-course...
Virgin Voyages introduces first-ever Marvelous eclipse voyages
Virgin Voyages has introduced its first ever Eclipse Voyages as part of its newest series: the Marvelous Voyages. Setting sail in August 2026, the Eclipse Voyages give sailors the opportunity to cruise towards the path of totality. Travellers can choose from 12- and 15-night itineraries with stops that include Dublin, Glasgow and Reykjavik aboard Valiant Lady, and Amalfi Coast, Mallorca and Cannes on Scarlet Lady. Special on-board events and appearances will also be offered. Space-themed amenities Esteemed space explorers and scientists will share the magic of the cosmos. Galactic...
Riverside Luxury Cruises & Jerne partner for FAM optimization
Riverside Luxury Cruises, the all-suite, European luxury river cruise company, and Jerne, a platform connecting influential travel curators and experience providers, have partnered to offer a simplified solution for the cruise line and travel advisors to manage hundreds of hosted and self-guided river cruise familiarization opportunities. “According to our survey of hundreds of top travel advisors, their priority is experiencing new product that they can share with their top clients,” said Tim Morgan, CEO, Jerne. “By partnering with the exceptional Riverside product, we are able to...
Princess Cruises brings WiFi on board for Plus & Premier packages
Princess Cruises recently announced the launch of MedallionNet Max, a new level of onboard Wi-Fi service that will meet the growing demands of today's travellers. MedallionNet Max will be available exclusively in Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages. Since 2018, Princess has led the industry on high-performance, onboard Wi-Fi aggressively adopting service new satellite constellations, including a Wi-Fi access point in every stateroom on every ship and ensuring that Wi-Fi service access is simple and hassle-free. Princess is the only cruise operator who has adopted every...
Oceania Cruises spotlights 2025 Europe itineraries
Oceania Cruises is spotlighting an array of new 2025 Europe sailings, ranging from six to 34 days, to whisk guests to the most breathtaking destinations across the continent. The ultra-premium line's elegant boutique ships will set sail on a series of voyages taking in idyllic islands, dramatic fjords, well-loved European resort towns, and bustling cities, putting immersion in local communities and culinary excellence at the heart of each guest's travel experience. Guests wanting a true gourmet European adventure will love sailing aboard Oceania Cruises' newest ships, Vista,...
Seabourn announces additional 2026 Antarctica sailing
Seabourn has announced an additional departure of its popular Antarctica expedition voyages on its ultra-luxury purpose-built ship, Seabourn Venture. Due to popular demand for its Antarctica expedition voyages, Seabourn has added an 11-day voyage departing March 10-21, 2026. "Exploring Antarctica in March offers a unique opportunity to witness the stunning landscapes as they transition into winter. This period is ideal for observing peak whale activity, with potential sightings of humpback whales and orcas, along with gentoo penguins and Antarctic fur seals,” said Robin West,...
Swan Hellenic partners with Approach Guides
Cultural expedition cruise pioneer Swan Hellenic has partnered with Approach Guides to support travel advisors with an innovative trade marketing solution. “Swan Hellenic leads in culture-rich expedition cruising and now we have a solution that powerfully assists our valued travel advisor partners to tell our compelling story,” said Joe Maloney, Swan Hellenic vice president of sales, North America. “Time-strapped advisors can now market and sell our world-class itineraries in seconds, delighting guests with inspiring personalization to earn more with less effort.” About the...
Exploring Greenland aboard National Geographic Resolution
Baxter Media's Mitchell McClung was on board National Geographic Resolution for Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic’s recent Travel Advisory Board Fam trip of Western Greenland. Lindblad Expeditions first pioneered private citizen expeditions to Antarctica in 1966, followed by its first private group to the Galapagos in 1967. As a leader in expedition cruising, Lindblad is now turning to its Travel Advisory Board to address the needs and concerns of the travel trade. Lindblad launched National Geographic Resolution in 2021, joining its sister ship, Endurance, to explore...