Viking yesterday announced its first river voyages in India on the Viking Brahmaputra, a new 80-guest vessel designed specifically for the Brahmaputra River. Currently under construction and scheduled to debut in late 2027, the Viking Brahmaputra will set a new standard for modern river voyages in India. The ship will sail between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat in the...

The cruise industry is mourning the loss of Captain Geir-Arne Thue-Nilsen, a widely admired and deeply respected figure whose warmth, wisdom, and passion for the sea left an indelible mark on Seabourn and all who sailed with him. The sad news was shared by his wife, Juvy Thue-Nilsen, who described him as “a beloved husband,...

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has once again raised the bar with yesterday’s reveal of the Skyview Regent Suite — the largest all-inclusive, ultra-luxury cruise ship suite in history. Stunning renderings and the immersive video (below) showcase this extraordinary two-level suite, which will sit atop the brand’s newest ship Seven Seas Prestige.

We are very happy to share two important updates. First Windstar has launched itineraries for the brand new STAR EXPLORER vessel. She joins Windstar’s fleet as the second newbuild in December 2026! Second, responding to demand for late voyages, we have some great opportunities for travel with Windstar through 2025. To help you secure those last-minute...

Cunard’s Transatlantic Fashion Week will return in 2025, sailing from New York to Southampton aboard the Queen Mary 2 from October 31 to November 7 reports Cruise Industry News. For the first time, the voyage will depart from the U.S., bringing together a lineup of fashion talent, including designers Christian Siriano and Bob Mackie and...

Ritz-Carlton has announced that its new superyacht, Luminara, will feature exceptional dining concepts in partnership with Michelin-starred Chef Fabio Trabocchi — presenting a modern Italian tasting menu in Seta su Luminara — and James Beard award-winning Chef Michael Mina, reimagining Middle Eastern cuisine at Beach House. Luminara’s inaugural voyages will also deliver epicurean exploration ashore, from bouillabaisse in...

On Wednesday, Oceania Cruises marked a milestone with the ceremonial steel cutting of Oceania Sonata™, the first ship in the brand’s revolutionary new Sonata Class during a celebration, held at the Fincantieri-Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy. Debuting in 2027, Oceania Sonata will be followed by her sister ship, Oceania Arietta™. These groundbreaking new vessels will...

There has been a lot of coverage in the media about passport validity recently but we know many people have expressed confusion with respect to the rules governing how much time one needs to have remaining on a UK passport in order to travel. To assist you, what follows is our latest understanding of the...

Regent Seven Seas Cruises® has unveiled the stunning suite designs aboard its newest ship, Seven Seas Prestige™. The ship introduces all-new suite categories, including two-story Skyview Suites with serene private roof-top terraces, expansive two-level Grand Loft Suites with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, and the Horizon Penthouse Suite featuring oversized balconies for breathtaking ocean views. Nearly all 12 suite categories have now been revealed...

Azure: Bringing the flavours of the Mediterranean to life Seven Seas Prestige™ embodies the heart of Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ vision for the future of ocean travel. She furthers the company’s commitment to excellence in every aspect of her design offering a level of sophistication and refinement that is the epitome of timeless elegance.  When it...

Explora Club is allowing customers to enrol in the Club and carry over benefits from another travel company through a Status Match scheme. So whatever tier or level you have reached with other cruise lines, you can benefit from similar levels of benefit from Explora. All Deluxe Cruises concierge customers will be enrolled in the...

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will lead Cunard’s much-anticipated 185th anniversary celebrations in Liverpool later this month on 27 May as the Company marks 185 years of maritime heritage. The festivities will begin on 26 May, when Queen Anne arrives in the Mersey — almost a year to the day since her naming ceremony in Liverpool. Another...