P&O Cruises Unveils Onboard Spending Money and Low Deposit Promos
P&O Cruises has unveiled two promos: extra onboard spending money and low deposits on select cruises. As part of the first deal, guests get up to £500 extra onboard spending money on selected Caribbean fly-cruise holidays departing between October 23, 2026, and March 18, 2028. The offer applies to more than 100 Select Price fly-cruise voyages, available to book June 4–17, 2026, the cruise line said in a press…
Fred. Olsen’s Dance Cruise Features Dame Arlene Phillips and Ian Waite
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced that dance legends Arlene Phillips and Ian Waite will headline a curated dance-themed sailing, a first for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, this year. Setting sail from Southampton aboard the Borealis in December, this five-night cruise will bring together a mix of dance from ballroom, Latin and sequence, as well…
Former Sojourn Arrives in Japan Ahead of Maiden Cruise for Mitsui
The former Seabourn Sojourn recently arrived in Japan ahead of its maiden cruise for MOL Group’s Mitsui Ocean Cruises. Having completed its final cruise for the luxury brand last month in Vancouver, the Mitsui Ocean Sakura crossed the Pacific in late May. Set to launch service for the Japanese company in September, the 2010-built ship…
Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur Arrives in Latin America for Summer Season
The Grandeur of the Seas arrived in Latin America in May to kick off a summer season for Royal Caribbean International in the region. Taking over the company’s year-round operations in the ports, the 1996-built vessel is now offering a series of cruises from Colon in Panamá and Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. Offered by…
AD Ports Group Launches Cruise Services in Egypt
AD Ports Group recently launched cruise services at three ports in Egypt’s Red Sea Coast: Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Safaga. According to a press release, the group is operating cruise terminals at the three ports after signing a 15-year concession agreement with Egypt’s Red Sea Ports Authority. In addition to managing, developing and operating…
Riviera Launches Agent Support Desk on Riviera Explorer
Riviera Travel has announced the launch of a Support Desk feature within its travel advisor learning platform, Riviera Explorer. The new support function provides travel advisors with a faster, easier way to receive assistance with bookings, platform support, incentives and general trade-related questions all within one central hub, the company said. “Riviera Explorer continues to…
StarDream Cruises to Screen FIFA World Cup 26 Matches Live Onboard
StarDream Cruises ships will host the FIFA World Cup 26 live match screenings at selected venues onboard. Guests will be able to watch matches live aboard Dream Cruises’ Genting Dream and StarCruises’ Star Navigator and Star Voyager. According to a statement, matches will be broadcast on Sport 24 Special Event Channels for the duration of…
Ambassador Launches Regional Coach Transfer Program
Ambassador Cruise Line has launched a new Regional Coach Transfer program that will make it easier for guests across the UK to enjoy a hassle-free start to their no-fly cruise holiday from London Tilbury. Available on selected sailings departing between January and March 2027, “Get On Board. We’ll Take It From Here” will allow guests…
Norwegian Shifts Viva to PortMiami, Cancels Puerto Rico Season
Norwegian Cruise Line will redeploy the Norwegian Viva to PortMiami for the 2027-28 winter season, cancelling the Prima-class ship’s previously planned Southern Caribbean cruises from Puerto Rico. In a notice sent to guests, Norwegian advised that all itineraries the Norwegian Viva was set to operate from San Juan between late 2027 and early 2028 have…
Viking Announces New Offerings for European River Voyages
Viking has announced a range of new European river voyage experiences that are now open for booking. “Europe remains a favorite destination for our guests, particularly those interested in experiencing a river voyage for the first time,” said Torstein Hagen, executive chairman of Viking. “As we continue to expand our offerings in Europe, we are…
Fitness Duo Detlef Soost and Kate Hall Feature on Vasco Da Gama
Nicko Cruises has announced that it will host two cruises featuring fitness coach Detlef Soost and yoga expert Kate Hall in the 2027-28 season on the Vasco de Gama. From June 1-16, 2027, the two will accompany the 16-day cruise from Hamburg, along the Norwegian coast, to Geiranger, the Lofoten Islands and the North Cape,…
Nicko Cancels More Cruises on Vasco da Gama
Nicko Cruises recently cancelled two additional cruises onboard the Vasco da Gama, bringing the total of cancelled voyages to five. The 1994-built ship has been out of service since late April for repairs, after experiencing technical issues during the final leg of its world cruise. According to Schiff und Kreuzfahrten, the new cancellations include a…
Asuka III Completes First Year of Service
The Asuka III celebrated its first full year of service for Asuka Cruise earlier this year after being delivered to the Japanese company on April 10, 2025. The LNG-powered vessel was built at Meyer Werft and became the first new cruise ship introduced by the Japanese company in over 25 years. After being handed over…
Victoria: Six Inaugural Cruise Calls in May
The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) has hosted six inaugural cruise calls in May, capping the series with the arrival of the Azamara Pursuit at the Ogden Point cruise terminal, according to the organization. “For GVHA, inaugural calls are an opportunity to introduce Indigenous history and culture to our cruise line partners, and we’ve found…
Historic Valletta Port Building to Be Redeveloped as Boutique Hotel
The Power Station building at Valletta’s historic Grand Habor in Malta will be transformed into a boutique hotel. According to a press release, Valletta Cruise Port signed a build, operate and transfer (BOT) agreement with Valletta Bridge, a joint venture between CPHCL Group and Attard Bros Group, for the building’s restoration, redevelopment and operation. Thanks…