(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2026-Feb-4 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises has announced a new partnership with marine conservation organisation ORCA that will place a dedicated, ORCA-trained Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) on board MSC Poesia during the line’s inaugural Alaska season in summer 2026. Based on details shared in the company’s official announcement, the initiative is… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) MSC Cruises is extending its MSC Yacht Club luxury all-inclusive concept to two more vessels, MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, completing the upgrade of the entire Musica class fleet and bringing the total number of ships offering the experience to 19. MSC Musica will be refurbished in late 2026 ahead of its South… Read the full news article
SYDNEY, 2026-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean is bringing back its Wiggly-themed cruises for a second consecutive year, expanding its partnership with The Wiggles with three dedicated sailings from Australia in the 2026/27 summer season. Departing from Sydney and Brisbane aboard Anthem of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas, the cruises are designed… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MIAMI, FL, 2026-Jan-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean has officially opened Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, unveiling a new kind of all-inclusive beach experience for cruise guests visiting Nassau. The destination welcomed its first vacationers on December 23, marking the debut of what the cruise line describes as a first-of-its-kind beach club that… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MIAMI, FL, 2026-Jan-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea has officially embarked on its World Cruise 2026, The Curious and the Sea, marking what the company describes as its most expansive and culturally immersive world voyage to date. As outlined in information released by the cruise line, the 140-day journey aboard Silver Dawn spans six… Read the full news article
(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2026-Jan-05 — /Travel PR News/ — With travel demand continuing to favour immersive, experience-led holidays, MSC Cruises is positioning itself for a standout 2026 season by highlighting both scale and spontaneity across its global fleet. According to the cruise line’s latest announcement, guests sailing in 2026 will be able to choose from 23… Read the full news article
(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2025-Dec-17 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises is expanding its Eastern Mediterranean presence for summer 2026, unveiling new seven-night itineraries aboard MSC Lirica and MSC Divina that will connect some of the region’s most established ports with a handful of lesser-known destinations. Sailing from Italy, the two ships will offer routes linking… Read the full news article
(NEWS) GENEVA, Switzerland, 2025-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — A new wave of sea-bound glamour is on the horizon as MSC Cruises officially opens bookings for the upcoming MSC World Atlantic — the fourth vessel in the cruise line’s forward-thinking World Class series and its newest Caribbean flagship, scheduled to homeport in Port Canaveral, Orlando starting… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MIAMI, 2025-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea is enhancing its reputation for high-end, experience-driven cruising with a slate of new wellness, sports, and cultural offerings rolling out across its fleet, introducing two cruise industry firsts in the process. Beginning this month, the luxury brand becomes the first cruise line to bring amp—an AI-powered strength… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SYDNEY, 2025-Nov-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Replace predictable party plans with a shimmering night aboard the harbour — because this year, Christmas in Sydney floats. Australian Cruise Group (ACG), a pioneer in on-water experiences, has just unveiled a festive lineup of Christmas party cruises, running from November 14 to December 24, that promise… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Australian Cruise Group is offering a diverse range of Sydney Harbour Christmas party cruises this festive season, running from November 14 to December 24. Tailored for corporate events, family gatherings, or intimate celebrations, the cruises combine scenic harbour views with festive hospitality, including free-flowing drinks and menus ranging from buffets to gourmet meals… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MIAMI, FL, 2025-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean is setting the stage for an unforgettable European summer in 2027 with the introduction of its new Royal Beach Club Santorini and the return of the much-loved Legend of the Seas. The cruise line’s latest announcement showcases an expansive lineup of Mediterranean and Northern European… Read the full news article
(NEWS) SYDNEY, 2025-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Sydney Harbour continues to capture the imagination of locals and travellers alike, offering an evolving mix of culinary cruises, festive celebrations, and grand ocean voyages. As one of the world’s most photographed waterways, it remains a centrepiece for celebrations and a departure point for international adventures — blending… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Australian Cruise Group has launched a new range of group dinner packages on Sydney Harbour, offering an all-inclusive experience that combines fine dining, unlimited drinks, live entertainment, and spectacular waterfront views. Designed for groups starting from six people and scaling up to larger gatherings, the packages cater to various occasions such as corporate… Read the full news article
(NEWS) CAIRO, Egypt, 2025-Oct-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Egypt’s tourism sector is poised for a major evolution as Minor Hotels and SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises announced a landmark joint venture that will reshape the country’s luxury and lifestyle hospitality landscape. The agreement, signed in the presence of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MALE, Maldives, 2025-Oct-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has launched its first-ever Super Yacht Promotion Campaign, running from September through December 2025, as part of a bold effort to establish the Maldives as one of the world’s premier luxury yacht destinations. The initiative specifically targets high-net-worth individuals traveling on private and… Read the full news article
(NEWS) FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 2025-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — There’s nothing quite like the bold comfort of Texas flavors, and beginning November 9, 2025, guests will be able to savor them at sea as MSC Seascape launches its 7-night Western Caribbean itineraries from Galveston. The ship will showcase expanded menus inspired by Southern, Gulf Coast,… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LOS ANGELES, 2025-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking has expanded its Southeast Asia fleet with the introduction of the Viking Tonle, a purpose-built river ship that will operate exclusively on the Mekong River. Designed for the 15-day Magnificent Mekong itinerary through Vietnam and Cambodia, the vessel accommodates 80 guests in 40 staterooms and reflects… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MEXICO CITY, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of six new voco hotels across Mexico in partnership with Alliance Hotels, marking a major expansion of its premium brand in the country. Scheduled to open in 2027, the conversions will bring voco properties to Cancun, Guadalajara, Ciudad… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MONZA, Italy, 2025-Sep-9 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises made history at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza by becoming the first cruise line to bring its signature gastronomy directly to the Formula 1 paddock. As a Premium Partner of the BWT Alpine Formula One Team, the company’s top chefs served an exclusive menu… Read the full news article
(NEWS) HAMBURG, Germany, 2025-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled four new itineraries for its small luxury ship EUROPA 2, scheduled between June and August 2027, offering guests unique routes from Southeast Asia across the Indian Ocean and African coastlines to the western Mediterranean. These new voyages replace the previously published Red Sea… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Regent Seven Seas Cruises will bid farewell to its iconic Seven Seas Navigator in a three-voyage Farewell Season from August to October 2026, culminating in the ship’s final sailing on October 2. The commemorative season will also mark the retirement of legendary cruise director Ray Solaire after 50 years at sea, 18 of… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Silversea Cruises has named Gianluca Sparacino as its new Global Head of Food and Beverage, starting 18 August 2025, to lead the brand’s culinary innovation and service excellence. Bringing more than three decades of global hospitality experience, including senior roles at Four Seasons Resorts across the Americas and EMEA, Sparacino will guide the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) TUI River Cruises has announced the onboard experiences of its newest ship, TUI Bahareya, which will launch on the River Nile in November 2025. The ship, decorated with modern Arabic influences, offers guests a rich cultural journey through Egypt with a host of new venues. Among the highlights are Hetep, the fleet’s first… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) MSC Cruises will launch MSC World Asia in December 2026 as the third ship in its World Class lineup, featuring an array of entertainment and leisure offerings inspired by Asian art and design. New venues include The Clubhouse for family gaming and socializing, an expanded Luna Park arena for interactive shows and nightlife, and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Norwegian Cruise Line’s spring/summer 2027 program spans April to October and includes more than 500 voyages from 20 ships across nearly 30 global homeports. Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries uniformly feature the private islands Great Stirrup Cay (soon with expanded pier, tram, heated pool, and new leisure areas) and Harvest Caye. Bermuda cruises sail… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Seatrade Cruise, CLIA, and FCCA have signed a new 10‑year pact to deepen their joint efforts in driving innovation, sustainability, and growth within the cruise industry. They will continue to co‑produce leading events such as Seatrade Cruise Global and launch additional programs aimed at fostering collaboration among cruise lines, ports, suppliers, and other… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) MSC Cruises has announced its Summer 2027 lineup in the U.S., featuring six ships operating from Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston, and Seattle. The new MSC World America will sail 7‑night Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries from Miami’s state‑of‑the‑art terminal, joined by MSC Seaside’s short‑break Bahamas cruises. Port Canaveral guests can choose between MSC Grandiosa’s weeklong Eastern and Western Caribbean voyages… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ EUROPA 2 is currently featuring two bespoke Circa shows—Seas the Night (created for the ship) and Wolf—in its onboard theater as the vessel sails Western Europe’s coast. Circa, the award-winning Australian contemporary circus led by Yaron Lifschitz, emphasizes raw acrobatic skill and emotive storytelling without traditional circus apparatus. After this voyage’s… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Viking has been voted a “World’s Best” cruise operator for 2025 by Travel + Leisure readers, securing #1 in Expeditions and ranking among the top river and ocean lines. Condé Nast Traveler readers also named Viking the leading line for Rivers, Oceans, and Expeditions—making Viking the sole company to top both awards simultaneously…. Read the full news article