Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announced plans to upgrade its two luxury ships, EUROPA and EUROPA 2, in 2027, continuing the company’s 135-year tradition of innovation in luxury travel. EUROPA 2 will enter a shipyard in Singapore in January 2027, followed by EUROPA in Bremerhaven, Germany, in the northern autumn. The cruise line planned upgrades for EUROPA 2 […]
Carnival Cruise Line has not quit Australia, but it has just told authorities and the trade something blunt. Carnival Luminosa will make her final voyage from Sydney on 15 March 2028, and Carnival Adventure follows five days later. Neither will return. Only a year ago, both were meant to split their time between Australia and […]
Azamara Cruises has opened bookings for two shorter World Cruise options within its 2029 World Cruise Collection. The 179- and 139-night World Cruises join the full 195-night World Cruise, which opened for booking in September, giving guests three distinct itinerary options and more flexibility to experience an epic journey spanning five continents and 40 countries […]
Viking has officially named seven new river ships in a ceremony spanning four countries, with two Australian travel industry leaders among the godparents in a first for the Norwegian cruise line: all seven appointees are travel advisor partners. Flight Centre Travel Group’s Danielle Galloway and Virtuoso’s Michael Londregan were in Amsterdam on Thursday, October 15, […]
Carnival Cruise Line will now fully withdraw Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Adventure from Australia in March 2028 as part of its long-term global fleet planning. Carnival Luminosa, which has sailed seasonally from Brisbane since the industry restarted in 2022, will make her final voyage from Sydney on 15 March 2028. Carnival Adventure will depart Sydney […]
Seabourn has unveiled its 2029 Summer Ocean Voyages, featuring 166 sailings visiting more than 180 destinations across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, Canada and New England. The new collection marks the cruise line’s return to Egypt for the first time in more than five years, alongside a new itinerary exploring Sweden and Finland’s lesser-visited Gulf […]
Cunard has announced the return of its popular Culinary Residencies with Michel Roux for 2027 and 2028, with five exclusive sailings confirmed on board Queen Anne. The residencies combine exceptional dining with Cunard’s renowned enrichment program, offering guests the chance to enjoy dishes inspired by one of the world’s most iconic restaurants while spending time […]
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced that Salika Kebschull will succeed Isolde Susset as managing director, effective January 1, 2027. Kebschull will join the company on November 1, 2026, to allow for a two-month transition before Susset’s retirement at the end of the year. Susset has spent nearly three decades with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, playing a key role […]
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced two new inaugural Mediterranean sailings aboard Norwegian Aura, the cruise line’s newest and largest ship to date. The two new voyages will depart on 2 and 12 May 2027. The ship’s anticipated early delivery made the new voyages possible. Norwegian Aura’s newly added inaugural Mediterranean sailings include a 10-day voyage […]
Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess has arrived at Port Adelaide, carrying 3,080 guests and 1,200 crew on a 28-day round-Australia voyage and marking the start of South Australia’s summer cruise season. The arrival comes as Princess Cruises announces plans to triple its port calls to South Australia in the 2028/29 season, generating an estimated $22 million […]