Category Archives: Cruises

Australian Cruise Group Launches All-Inclusive Group Dinner Cruise Packages on Sydney Harbour

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(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

Egypt’s hotel scene enters a new era with Minor Hotels and SUNRISE Resorts & Cruises shaping luxury tourism for the next decade

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(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

From Monaco to the Indian Ocean: How the Maldives Is Building Its Profile as a Global Superyacht Haven

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(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

Culinary adventures at sea: MSC Seascape offers Texas-inspired menus and immersive tasting experiences

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(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

Viking strengthens cultural travel offerings in Vietnam and Cambodia with launch of Viking Tonle

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(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

voco Hotels Expansion Across Six Mexican Cities Highlights Mexico’s Growing Tourism and Hospitality Investment

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(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

Italian Grand Prix sees MSC Cruises serve signature cuisine trackside for BWT Alpine Formula One Team and guests

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(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

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises unveils four new EUROPA 2 itineraries for summer 2027 from Asia to the Mediterranean

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(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

Three Special Voyages to Celebrate Seven Seas Navigator’s Final Season and Cruise Director Ray Solaire’s 50-Year Career

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(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

Silversea Appoints Gianluca Sparacino to Lead Global Culinary Innovation and Destination-Inspired Dining

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(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

TUI Bahareya Unveils New Arabic-Inspired Dining and Wellness Venues for Nile Cruise Launch

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(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

MSC World Asia Debuts in 2026 Offering Retro‑Styled Clubhouse, Redesigned Luna Park, and Mediterranean Voyages

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(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

Discover MORE: NCL’s Private Islands, European Overnights, Alaska Adventures and Pacific Itineraries for Spring/Summer 2027

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(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

Seatrade Cruise, CLIA, and FCCA Ink Decade‑Long Partnership to Drive Innovation and Sustainability Across Global Cruise Industry

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(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

New MSC World America Joins MSC Seaside, Seashore, Seascape, Grandiosa, and Poesia for Summer 2027 U.S. Deployments

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(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

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and Circa Unite for Spectacular At-Sea Circus on EUROPA 2

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(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

Viking Sweeps Top Honors in Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 World’s Best Awards

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(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

Explore India’s Golden Triangle and Brahmaputra River on Viking’s “Wonders of India” Voyage

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(IN SHORT) Viking will introduce its first India river cruises with the Viking Brahmaputra in late 2027. The 80-passenger ship—with 40 veranda-equipped staterooms, a Sky Bar, and spa facilities—will sail an eight-day segment of the Brahmaputra River between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat as part of the 15-day “Wonders of India” program. This itinerary combines immersive… Read the full news article

Silversea Launches Direct Charter Flights from Quito to Galápagos, Cutting Travel Time to Two Hours

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(IN SHORT) Silversea has introduced direct charter flights from Quito to San Cristóbal Island for guests on Silver Origin, cutting total travel time to two hours and eliminating Guayaquil layovers. The enhanced journey features private check-in, blocked middle seats, ample space, and an upgraded in-flight dining experience. Pre- and post-cruise packages in Quito allow for… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Yachts Names 25-Year Veteran Ben Trodd as CEO to Chart Course for 2026 Launch

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(IN SHORT) Ben Trodd, a Four Seasons executive of 25 years and former COO of Aman, has been appointed CEO of Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd.—the joint venture behind the upcoming Four Seasons Yachts—effective July 1, 2025. Trodd’s extensive background in sales, marketing and hotel operations positions him to oversee the technical, commercial and crew aspects… Read the full news article

New All Inclusive Cruise Calculator from Marella Helps UK Travellers Compare Holiday Costs

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(IN SHORT) Marella Cruises reports that although more than 60% of UK travellers intend to vacation abroad this summer, 20% feel priced out by the cost of living. To aid decision-making, the company has released a free All Inclusive Cruise Calculator that itemises every component—flights, meals, drinks, transfers, entertainment, gratuities, and service fees—into one clear… Read the full news article

F1® THE MOVIE Debuts Worldwide Featuring MSC Cruises Branding on Cars and Trackside

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(IN SHORT) MSC Cruises stars in F1® THE MOVIE, which debuts globally today. The Apple Original Films production—directed by Joseph Kosinski, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures—follows Brad Pitt and Damson Idris as drivers for the fictional APXGP Formula 1® team. MSC Cruises’ branding appears on cars, uniforms and racetrack signage,… Read the full news article

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Winter 2026–2027 Itineraries Open: Evrima Debuts in Polynesia and Hawaii While Luminara Adds Ten Asia-Pacific Destinations

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(IN SHORT) The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced 32 new winter 2026–2027 voyages aboard Evrima and Luminara, including the first South Pacific and Hawaiian sailings. Evrima’s debut in French Polynesia and Hawaii will feature island-hopping itineraries from seven to twelve nights, leveraging its Marina for direct access to secluded lagoons and coral reefs alongside immersive… Read the full news article

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Unveils “Beauty of the Moment” Voyages on EUROPA 2 and HANSEATIC inspiration

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(IN SHORT) Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ “The Beauty of the Moment” campaign, open for booking through 31 July 2025, features immersive voyages across the Americas and the Pacific on the 5-star EUROPA 2 and the luxury expedition vessel HANSEATIC inspiration. EUROPA 2’s luxury itineraries range from Caribbean-to-New York festive cruises to Hawaii–French Polynesia winter escapes. HANSEATIC inspiration… Read the full news article

Masterpieces & the Mediterranean: Exclusive Art Encounters Aboard The Ritz-Carlton Superyacht

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(IN SHORT) Masterpieces & the Mediterranean is a one-off auction experience melding The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s luxury yachting with Sotheby’s art expertise. From October 17–24, 2025, the winner and a guest will sail aboard Luminara—enjoying the Owner’s Suite, gourmet dining (including Chef Fabio Trabocchi’s Italian tasting menu), spa treatments, and curated wine tastings. The bespoke… Read the full news article

Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Unmatched Summer Deals with $2,000 in Free Extras, Kids Sail Free and Up to 35% Off for Military and Educators

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(IN SHORT) This summer, Norwegian Cruise Line elevates its value proposition by combining up to $1,000 off cruise fares with its More at Sea™ package—worth over $2,000 in added amenities—and Kids Sail Free on select voyages. Travelers can explore Europe’s top bucket-list ports on seven- to 17-day voyages, unpacking just once as they sail from… Read the full news article

Mekong Kingdoms Debuts Private Bohème Cruises Offering Culture-Rich River Journeys for Groups

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(IN SHORT) Mekong Kingdoms is offering fully private charters aboard the 50 m cruiser Bohème from June to September 2025. Groups of up to 26 can enjoy a three-night all-inclusive cruise from Luang Prabang to Xayaboury and back, with spacious suites, butler service, and gourmet dining. Guests participate in cultural excursions—such as Pak Ou Cave… Read the full news article

British Classics with a Modern Twist Set Sail as Marella Cruises Introduces Piccadilly’s Restaurant Fleetwide

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(IN SHORT) Marella Cruises has unveiled Piccadilly’s, a gastropub-style restaurant launching across all ships in the fleet from June 2025. Included in the all-inclusive package, Piccadilly’s offers guests a fresh take on traditional British fare with signature starters, elevated roasts, creative sharing plates, and indulgent desserts. With a rotating menu and 250-seat walk-in capacity, the… Read the full news article

Silversea’s Controtempo World Cruise 2025 Concludes in New York City with Iconic Musical Farewell

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(IN SHORT) Silversea has successfully concluded its Controtempo World Cruise 2025, offering an immersive exploration of iconic cities and hidden gems across Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. The cruise featured exclusive events and shore excursions designed to offer deeper cultural connections. Looking ahead, Silversea is preparing for future World Cruises in 2026, 2027, and… Read the full news article

MSC Magnifica to Feature MSC Yacht Club, Offering Luxury Suites and Exclusive Facilities Starting Summer 2026

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(IN SHORT) MSC Cruises is enhancing MSC Magnifica with the introduction of the MSC Yacht Club, featuring luxury suites, a private lounge, exclusive dining experiences, and a sun deck with pool. Guests can now book the MSC Yacht Club for Summer 2026 itineraries and the 2027 MSC World Cruise. This addition underscores MSC Cruises’ commitment… Read the full news article