Celebrity Equinox Plots First Alaska Season for 2028
Celebrity Equinox will sail its first Alaska season in 2028, adding seven-night open‑jaw cruises between Vancouver and Seward and expanding premium options in the region.
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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Silver Whisper Marks 25 Years as Silversea Grows Global Reach
Silversea’s Silver Whisper turns 25 with an expanded program of Alaska and South Pacific sailings, reinforcing the line’s focus on small-ship, ultra-luxury itineraries.
Cunard Cruise Sale 2026 Drives Luxury Getaways From $999
Cunard’s latest 2026 sale is fueling new demand for Caribbean, Europe and South America cruises, with limited-time fares starting from $999 on select luxury voyages.
Four Seasons Yachts Adds Longevity Wellness to Ocean Crossings
Four Seasons Yachts is expanding its wellness-at-sea concept with personalised longevity programs designed to accompany upcoming transatlantic sailings.
Mega-Ships and Luxury Retreats Redefine Caribbean Cruises
Caribbean cruises are rapidly evolving as mega-ships add theme-park thrills while new private islands and ship-within-a-ship suites push the experience into true luxury territory.
Celebrity Silhouette Marks 15 Years as Routes Grow Worldwide
Celebrity Silhouette celebrates 15 years in service as Celebrity Cruises rolls out expanded Caribbean, Iceland and Europe itineraries through the 2026–2027 seasons.
Marella Cruises Puts Koper on the Map as Venice Alternative
Marella Cruises is spotlighting Koper, Slovenia, on Adriatic itineraries, positioning the compact port city as a lower‑crowd alternative to cruise‑saturated Venice.
Ambassador Launches 19-Night 2027 Solar Eclipse Cruise
Ambassador Cruise Line adds a 19-night Spain, Portugal and Gibraltar itinerary for July–August 2027, timed for the total solar eclipse over the western Mediterranean.
Liberty of the Seas Emerges From France Refit With New Look
Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas has completed a major French shipyard refit, adding new cabins, dining venues and refreshed guest spaces ahead of busy Europe sailings.
Singapore Leads Southeast Asia Cruise Surge into 2026
Expanded homeport deployments in Singapore and new 2026 sailings across Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia are positioning Southeast Asia as cruising’s next major growth arena.
Canada Arctic Cruises Adapt to Bergy Water Challenges
As Arctic cruise traffic grows in Canada’s North, operators are refining how they navigate bergy waters, blending polar technology, local knowledge and evolving regulations.
Emerald Cruises Launches Intimate Caribbean Yacht Journeys
Emerald Cruises is expanding its luxury yacht program in the Caribbean, adding small-ship itineraries that focus on hidden islands, secluded bays and lesser-known coastal gems.
Tamil Nadu Charts New Course to Boost Cruise Tourism
Tamil Nadu unveils new coastal cruise routes and port upgrades, aiming to position Chennai, Nagapattinam and Thoothukudi as key hubs in India’s cruise network.
Cape of Good Hope Reroutes Push 2026 Airfares Higher
Global detours around South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, layered onto a 2026 energy shock, are reshaping travel patterns and driving tourist airfares sharply higher.
Viking Signals Cruise Ambitions With $4 Billion Cash Stockpile
Viking’s $4 billion cash reserve positions the fast-growing cruise brand for new ships, selective acquisitions, and deeper global expansion amid intensifying competition.