Travelmarvel has announced its first dedicated solo departures with two exclusive European Gems sailings set to operate in 2027. The dedicated European Gems voyages will depart on 7 June 2027 and 21 October 2027. The 15-day river cruise itinerary journeys between Budapest and Amsterdam, showcasing the iconic waterways of the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers. […]
AmaWaterways has appointed former Tauck sales VP Steve Spivak as chief commercial officer marking an important evolution in the leading luxury river cruise lines leadership structure as the company continues to build on its strong growth and momentum in the luxury river cruise market. A seasoned travel and hospitality executive, Spivak brings nearly three decades […]
Azamara Cruises has relaunched its Experience More packages with three new pricing tiers and a flat 10 per cent commission for travel advisors on pre-cruise bookings. The new Essentials, Enjoyment and Indulgence packages will apply to sailings departing from 24 September 2026 and are priced at $59, $79 and $99 per person, per day respectively. […]
Seabourn is already looking ahead to summer 2027 with Seabourn Encore returning to Alaska from May to September offering 18 departures, 15 ports and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Seabourn Encore will explore Alaska and British Columbia, and guests can further extend their exploration of Alaska with “The Denali Experience,” an optional pre-cruise land-based package […]
Norwegian Cruise Line executives are bullish on what Australia and New Zealand can deliver for the line but are equally clear-eyed about what’s standing between the current footprint and something bigger. Speaking with Travel Weekly, NCL’s vice president and managing director APAC Ben Angell and chief sales & marketing officer International Jason Krimmel painted a […]
Aroya Cruises, the first Arabian cruise line, has successfully completed its Mediterranean Games 2026 charter in Taranto, Italy. The AROYA vessel hosted over 4,000 competing athletes from 26 nations, with an onboard experience tailored to their needs and those of their delegations. Across the 20-night charter, AROYA welcomed more than 15,100 athletes, delegation members and […]
Eight river cruise leaders went head-to-head in a Talent for Travel game show hosted by founder Richard Taylor, sharing their top tips on where river cruise growth is coming from, the clients advisors are missing out on, and how to convert ocean cruisers and land tourers onto the river. Their advice, at the end of […]
Trafalgar River will offer new ships and new itineraries across five European rivers, The Travel Corporation’s Andrew Young, Senior VP Sales Oceania has revealed at Cruise360 Australasia at ICC Sydney. Trafalgar returned to European river cruising this year after a break of almost two decades and introduced a mid-entry level “affordable” offering to the Rhine […]
Royal Caribbean named retired US Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson as godmother of Legend of the Seas, the newest Icon Class ship and the boldest family holiday at sea. Robinson has spent her career serving as the nation’s first female combatant commander and former leader of NORAD and NORTHCOM. “I am deeply honored to be […]
Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises executives Lisa Pile and cruise industry ‘godfather’ Steve Odell say growth in Australia’s fly-cruise market will hinge on airlift capacity, as both luxury brands expand itineraries into Japan, winter Europe and emerging expedition destinations. Australia’s fly-cruise market could double over the next five to 10 years, according to […]