Riviera Travel Leads New Wave of 2026 Asia Cruises
With Mekong river sailings and new ocean deployments, Riviera Travel and rival lines are racing to unlock fresh Asia cruise options for 2026.
Vanessa Buasini
Based in Southampton, one of Europe’s busiest cruise hubs, Vanessa follows cruise line announcements and maritime travel trends. Her reporting helps readers stay informed about the ships, ports, and operational changes shaping the cruise world.
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Singapore Cruises Set to Unlock New Luxury Value in 2026
Singapore’s cruise hub is gearing up for a packed September 2026, with new luxury deployments, short escapes and long-haul voyages expanding premium travel options.
Golden Horizon Tall Ship Reportedly Sold to Swiss Buyer
The world’s largest tall sailing cruise ship, Golden Horizon, has reportedly been sold by Croatia’s Brodosplit shipyard to a Swiss shipping company for 110 million euros.
Phoenix Reisen’s Deutschland Ends 11-Year Seasonal Run
After more than a decade of summer charters, Phoenix Reisen’s classic liner Deutschland has completed its final season, marking the end of a distinctive fleet era.
Cruise Travel Warning: The Shore Excursion Error With High Stakes
Cruise travelers who misjudge shore excursion timing, especially on independent tours, risk watching their ship sail without them and paying steep costs to catch up.
Disney and NCL Push Cruise Entertainment Into New Era
Disney Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line are racing to reimagine ships as floating entertainment resorts, blending Broadway, Marvel and immersive tech at sea.
MSC Poesia Extends Juneau Call on Final Alaska Cruise 2026
MSC Poesia’s last Alaska cruise of 2026 now features a longer evening stay in Juneau as part of a revised itinerary that adds extra scenic and coastal calls.
Carnival Freedom Heads to France for Major 2026 Refit
Carnival Freedom has entered dry dock in France for a month-long technical and aesthetic upgrade, preparing the 2007-built ship for the 2026 cruise season.
Why Americans Are Trading Hotels for Cruises in 2026
New data shows cruise vacations moving into the mainstream for U.S. travelers in 2026, driven by value, new ships, and a younger generation of cruisers.
Luxury Amazon Expedition Cruises Surge Between Brazil and Peru
High-end expedition cruises linking Brazil and Peru along the Amazon are multiplying as demand for immersive, small-ship river journeys accelerates across South America.
Rome Emerges as Gateway Hub for New Long World Voyages
Cruise lines from Azamara to MSC and Oceania are lengthening world and grand voyages, with Rome and other marquee ports gaining prominence as global turnarounds.
Fred. Olsen Cuts £200 From Balmoral Fares For Autumn Sailings
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is promoting autumn getaways on Balmoral with savings of up to £200 per person on selected Mediterranean and late‑season itineraries.
Trinidad cruise boom sharpens focus on visitor services
As Trinidad prepares for another record cruise season, new data and initiatives highlight how port facilities and onshore services are adapting to rising passenger numbers.
Four Seasons Explorer Opens Kayangel Route in Palau
Four Seasons Explorer introduces a flexible Kayangel route in Palau, pairing ultra‑low density liveaboard luxury with access to one of Micronesia’s most remote atolls.
Oman Joins Dubai as Gulf Cruise Itineraries Enter New Era
Oman is emerging alongside Dubai and other Gulf hubs as new alliances, ports and itineraries reshape cruise tourism across the Arabian Gulf and Red Sea.