Explora Journeys is officially making a move into river cruising, confirming plans for its first luxury river ships following months of industry speculation. The MSC Group luxury brand has signed a Letter of Intent with Dutch shipbuilder Den Breejen Shipyard. The agreement marks Explora Journeys’ planned expansion from the oceans to Europe’s rivers. The announcement […]
Royal Caribbean has agreed to pay US$3 billion (AU$4.2 billion) for a 50 per cent stake in Sandals Resorts International, marking the biggest transaction in the cruise giant’s history. The deal values Sandals at US$6 billion and will give Royal Caribbean joint control of the Caribbean resort group, significantly expanding its footprint beyond cruising and […]
There is nothing “small” about small-ship line Windstar Cruises entering its busiest period of fleet renewal in decades, says managing director of global commercial Helen Beck. With a new-build yacht already sailing, a converted sister ship due to join before Christmas, and a multi-million-dollar refurbishment of its original Wind Class trio nearing completion, the former […]
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is offering travellers an air credit of up to AU$2,000/NZ$2,350 per person on select 2027 expeditions. The offer applies to qualifying bookings made between 15 September and 4 November 2026. The expeditions cover destinations from the Arctic and Antarctica to French Polynesia, Japan and Patagonia. Travellers can step onto Antarctic ice, search […]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has expanded its collaboration with Motorsport Lab, adding four pre- and post-cruise land programs across seven European voyages in 2027. The programs give guests access to the motoring cultures of Barcelona, England’s Goodwood Estate and Italy’s Motor Valley through driving experiences, private automotive access and destination dining. They build on Motorsport […]
Carnival Cruise Line has donated 100 volleyballs to communities in Vanuatu, as part of its ongoing commitment to give back to the destinations it visits. The volleyballs were transported from Sydney to Port Vila onboard Carnival Adventure during a recent South Pacific cruise and delivered by the ship’s crew. The 100 volleyballs will be distributed […]
Explora Journeys has opened reservations for suite-only stays and suites with 3-day Grandstand access aboard EXPLORA I for the Formula 1 Grand Prix De Monaco 2027. From 2 to 7 June 2027, EXPLORA I will take her place just 150 metres from the circuit, bringing Explora Journeys’ distinctive approach to ocean travel back to Port […]
MSC Cruises will be title sponsor of three 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship Grand Prix races, marking the second consecutive year the cruise line has held title sponsorship of three races in a single F1 season. The three events are the Formula 1 MSC Cruises Belgian Grand Prix 2027, the Formula 1 MSC Cruises […]
Mitsui Ocean Cruises has christened and launched its second five-star ship, Mitsui Ocean Sakura, with a traditional naming ceremony in Yokohama before it embarked on its first voyage on Saturday. The debut of Mitsui Ocean Sakura, formerly Seabourn Sojourn, expands the Mitsui brand to a two-ship fleet alongside Mitsui Ocean Fuji, which debuted in December […]
Scenic Group has announced a strategic partnership with Assam Bengal Navigation (ABN), marking its expansion onto the Brahmaputra River and a commitment to have two ultra-luxury Scenic river ships operating in India by 2029–2030. The long-term agreement marks the next step in Scenic Group’s expansion within the India market and will bring together ABN’s more […]