Marella Cruises Unveils ‘Your Next Story’ Brand Campaign
Marella Cruises launches ‘Your Next Story’, an integrated brand push that swaps glossy cruise clichés for relatable, memory-led storytelling aimed at today’s over-40s travelers.
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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Turkiye blocks LGBTQ+ cruise ship, citing ‘moral values’
Turkiye’s refusal to admit an LGBTQ+ charter cruise has forced last minute itinerary changes and renewed scrutiny of the country’s record on queer rights.
Viva Cruises adds fresh culinary sailings to 2026 program
Viva Cruises has expanded its 2026 program with two new culinary-focused river sailings, highlighting wine, regional cuisine and immersive food experiences on the Douro and Seine.
Explora Journeys Marks First Year of Explora Club
Explora Journeys is marking the first anniversary of its Explora Club loyalty program with new savings, boosted referral rewards and expanded status-match options.
NCLH Unveils Seattle Mural Celebrating Maritime Heritage
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and the Port of Seattle mark a new waterfront mural in Belltown, underlining cruise, community and maritime ties at Pier 66.
Cruise Captain Arrested After Passenger Falls Into Corfu Harbor
Greek investigators are examining a mooring incident in Corfu in which a New Zealand passenger fell into the water and the cruise ship’s Italian captain was arrested.
Kensington Tours Debuts Culinary-Focused Europe Itineraries
Kensington Tours expands its European portfolio with new food-led private journeys that spotlight regional flavors, markets and vineyards across Spain, Portugal, France and Switzerland.
Seven Seas Prestige Unveils Solara Sports Deck Concept
Regent’s upcoming Seven Seas Prestige will debut a purpose-built Solara Sports Deck with padel, pickleball, putting green and digital gaming to broaden its luxury appeal.
Carnival’s Patriotic Ship Meetups Limited to Select Sailings
Carnival’s America 250 patriotic ship meetups and fireworks are thrilling guests, but the high‑profile events are only scheduled on a small number of 2026 sailings.
Nicko’s 2027–28 World Cruise Extends Africa, Indian Ocean Time
Nicko Cruises’ 172-day 2027–28 world voyage on Vasco da Gama adds longer calls across South Africa and the Indian Ocean, spotlighting safari, island and overland experiences.
Queen Mary 2 Anchors America’s 250th Birthday in New York
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 headlined Sail4th 250 in New York Harbor, anchoring a vast armada, air displays and fireworks for America’s 250th anniversary.
Holland America Expands Longer Caribbean Cruises for 2027-28
Holland America’s newly released 2027-28 Caribbean program leans into extended journeys, longer port days and Half Moon Cay upgrades alongside a handful of short test sailings.
Jewel of the Seas Sets Course for 3-Night Bahamas Escape
Royal Caribbean’s Jewel of the Seas is slated to operate a three-night Bahamas and Perfect Day cruise from Fort Lauderdale on July 3, 2026, drawing strong interest.
How Legend of the Seas Differs From Icon and Star
Royal Caribbean’s third Icon-class ship, Legend of the Seas, brings subtle but important changes in size, layout, and deployment compared with Icon and Star.
Frustrated Advisor Launches Agent-Only Rental Platform
A travel advisor, fed up with clunky consumer sites and slow commissions, has launched an agent-only rental marketplace aimed squarely at solving advisors’ pain points.