Celestyal expands in the Arabian Gulf with a second ship from 2025

• New programs for 2025, 2026 and early 2027 announced
• Both ships sailing the Arabian Gulf from 2025
• 21 more Adriatic cruises across 2025 and 2026
• Early booking savings of up to 50% on newly expanded sailing programs

Celestyal has announced new programs for 2025, 2026 and early 2027 including an expansion into the Arabian Gulf during the winter season which will see both ships cruising year-round for the first time.

Utopia of the Seas officially joins Royal Caribbean

It’s time to gear up for weekend energy any day of the week. Royal Caribbean International officially welcomed the next big thing in vacations to the family: Utopia of the Seas. A celebration fit for the ultimate short getaway was had in Saint-Nazaire, France, as the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard handed Royal Caribbean the keys to Utopia just five weekends before its July debut in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida.

The Three Oceans: Silversea Announces New 80-Destination World Cruise

35 countries, five continents, and 20 new calls aboard one of the smallest world-cruising ships, Silversea’s 149-day global voyage for 2027 will visit more destinations than any sailing in the brand’s history




Silversea, a leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise travel brand, has unveiled its richest voyage ever for its World Cruise 2027, The Three Oceans. Silver Dawn, one of the smallest world-cruising ships, will depart Los Angeles on January 8 and arrive in Copenhagen on June 7, 2027, calling in 80 destinations more than any voyage in the brand’s history – in 35 countries on five continents, including 20 new calls for a Silversea World Cruise and 11 overnights.

Carnival Cruise Line rescues group left stranded in Vanuatu

Carnival Cruise Line has come to the aid of a group left stranded in Vanuatu, following the collapse of Air Vanuatu. The group, consisting of eight Australians and one New Zealander, were visiting the island of Santo when Air Vanuatu cancelled all flights, leaving them without a way home.

MSC introduces ‘Stay & Cruise’ offer for northern summer 2024

Guests can extend their cruise with a new add-on package with an additional two or three-night accommodation before or after their cruise, coupled with a half-day city excursion

10 ships are now offering the new programme this summer 2024 across four destinations; Athens, Venice, Rome and Miami

MSC Cruises has announced its Northern Hemisphere summer 2024 'Stay & Cruise' programme, offering guests the chance to further elevate their seven-night cruise into an extraordinary nine or ten-night holiday.

Bowls NSW partners with P&O Cruises Australia

Bowls NSW is thrilled to announce P&O Cruises Australia, the nation's favourite home-grown cruise line, as the Official Cruise Partner of Bowls NSW.

Viking expands in China

A First for Viking, New Five-Night “Spirit of Mongolia” Extension Offers Fully Guided, Immersive Experiences Before or After China Itineraries

 

Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced that for the first time, it is offering guests destination-focused experiences in Mongolia with the new Spirit of Mongolia extension program. The five-night, fully guided pre or post-extension will allow guests to further immerse themselves in the rich traditions of the region, from the ancient city of Ulaanbaatar to the Gobi Desert. The Spirit of Mongolia and a variety of other Pre and Post extensions, including Hong Kong and Beijing, are available for Viking’s new, first-of-their-kind China itineraries: Best of China, China Discovery, Classic China & the Coast and Wonders of China.