VIKING ANNOUNCES OPENING OF 2026 EUROPEAN RIVER SEASON

Viking® have announced that the 2026 season of its European river voyages is now open for reservations. With many 2024 dates already sold out and the 2025 season selling well, strong demand among North American travelers has led to an early opening of all 2026 departures for Viking’s iconic itineraries on the rivers of Europe.

Star Princess to Join Sun Princess in Caribbean

Princess Cruises have introduced a monumental 2025-26 Americas season, headlined by the eagerly awaited winter/spring itineraries for its two newest gems, Sun Princess and Star Princess. The magnificent vessels will sail seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Port Everglades (Ft. Lauderdale), transporting guests to some of the most captivating destinations in the world.

New Cruise Loyalty Programme Aims to Be Sector’s Most Rewarding

Following the launch of Panache Cruises in the US market in July of 2023, this week sees the US launch of the company’s loyalty programme – Founders.

With ambitions to become the most rewarding loyalty programme in the luxury and ultra-luxury cruise sector, the new rewards programme will offer British and American cruisers a wide range of value-added benefits.

Royal Caribbean Unveils Star of the Seas, a Next-Generation Cruise Ship Set to Debut in 2025

Royal Caribbean International has unveiled its latest cruise ship, Star of the Seas, which will debut in August 2025 from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. The ship will offer 7-night vacations to the Caribbean and the cruise line’s private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, The Bahamas. The ship features eight neighborhoods, including Thrill Island, Chill Island, AquaDome, and Central Park, offering a range of experiences for guests.

Viking Announces 10 Additional River Ships in Europe

Viking today announced it will welcome an additional 10 Viking Longships® to its river fleet in the coming years. To meet strong demand for European river voyages, eight of the new vessels will sail Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, while two additional Viking Longships will join the fleet on the Seine River.

MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA ADDS SECOND SHIP WITH EXPANDED CARIBBEAN ITINERARIES

Margaritaville at Sea is offering an entirely new way to float into island time aboard their new flagship vessel, the Margaritaville at Sea Islander. Starting June 14, 2024, the fully-reimagined ship will sail four- and five-night cruises with sun-soaked stops in Key West, Cozumel, and Progreso, expanding the growing cruise line’s itinerary availability to the Gulf of Mexico along with entertainment-packed sea days designed to fully immerse guests in the Margaritaville state of mind. Guests can reserve 2024 sailings online starting today and take advantage of exclusive preview incentives available for a limited time.