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Emerald Kaia Begins Mediterranean Service as Brand’s Largest Yacht
Between Mediterranean summer seasons, Emerald Kaia is scheduled to sail the Seychelles from December 2026 through March 2027 on Indian Ocean voyages lasting eight to 20 days.
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Four Seasons I’s $31,000 Fare Includes Only Breakfast
Orient Express’s 110-passenger Corinthian offers three-day voyages from $19,500 on an all-inclusive basis, with 54 sea-view suites and wind-capable hybrid propulsion.
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Travelmarvel Opens U.S. Bookings for 2028 Nile Cruises
Aboard the 62-cabin Travelmarvel Sirius, meals are served in the Nefertari Restaurant, while visiting dancers and musicians perform in the Ramses Lounge and Bar.
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China Expands Cruises to Nowhere as Permit Rules Remain Unclear
The first trial took place in June aboard Adora Magic City from Shanghai’s Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, followed by Tianjin Oriental’s August trials aboard Visio.
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Antarctica21’s Magellan Discoverer Lacks Emissions Benchmarks
On fly-cruise itineraries, up to 88 passengers will fly two hours from Punta Arenas to Frei Station on King George Island, bypassing the Drake Passage before boarding.
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PortMiami Announces 16-Ship Cruise Lineup for 2026-27
The schedule begins with Ponant Explorations’ L’Austral and Explora III in October 2026, then concludes with Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas in August 2027.
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Margaritaville at Sea Opens 2028 Bookings for Costa Rica, Panama
Converted from Costa Fortuna, the 3,450-passenger Beachcomber will begin Galveston service in October 2027 and become Margaritaville at Sea's largest vessel.
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Strictly Stars Debut Eras on Saga’s Canaries Cruise
Tsiakkas will lead salsa lessons and Simone a festive foxtrot workshop, while Victoria Martin and Simone Arena join the Eras cast in the Playhouse Theatre.
Holland America Line
Holland America Opens 2028 Canada and New England Cruises
Zuiderdam’s Evolution refit will add Solo Verandah staterooms, bow-facing Bridgeview Suites and a Grand Dutch Cafe, alongside refreshed cabins and public areas.
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Aroya Cruises Launches Mobile App for Booking and Onboard Services
Future updates are planned to add onboard messaging, wayfinding and a digital cabin key, while the current app offers shore excursion, dining and spa reservations.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Norwegian Aura Debut Moves to May 2 With Two New Cruises
The new 10-day opening sailing will depart Trieste for Piraeus, calling at Greek islands, Croatian ports and Bar, Montenegro, before a nine-day return voyage.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Freedom Returns With New Funnel After Marseille Refit
The 110,000-gross-ton ship had sailed with a straight funnel for more than two years after fires in 2022 and 2024 damaged its whale tail fins.