Celebrity Cruises unveils 2028-2029 global deployment

 

MIAMI – Celebrity Cruises has announced its 2028-2029 deployment, featuring an expanded European programme alongside itineraries across all seven continents. The schedule includes new ports of call, longer seasons in selected destinations and expanded operations in Alaska, Asia, Australia, New England and South America.

Introducing New AzAmazing Evenings® for 2027

 

Dear Explorer,

In 2027, discover 36 new AzAmazing Evenings® created exclusively for Azamara guests. From local performances to unforgettable cultural traditions, these complimentary immersive experiences bring you closer to the destinations you visit and the stories that make them unique.

 

Celebrity Beyond Is Coming Back To Southampton! Celebrity Cruises has unveiled its ambitious 2028 Europe season, featuring 8 world-class ships, 87 unique ports, and 21 countries. Highlights include four Edge Series ships in European waters and Celebrity Beyond homeporting in Southampton for no-fly Northern Europe sailings.

Just dropped: The Europe Sale just made Europe easier!

 

Europe was already a good idea. We just made it better. Book an eligible Europe voyage by August 12 to enjoy up to USD $500 in onboard credit, plus free balcony upgrades and 70% off your second Sailor.

Kenzy Dahabeya announces 2026–2027 boutique luxury Nile cruise season between Luxur & Aswan, Egypt

 Kenzy Dahabeya has unveiled its 2026–2027 sailing season, offering boutique luxury Nile cruises aboard one of Egypt’s leading traditional sailing vessels. Recognized as one of the Top 10 luxury dahabeya cruises in Egypt, the adult-only experience offers intimate 3-night and 4-night journeys between Luxor (Esna) and Aswan, combining personalized service with immersive cultural exploration.

Oceania Cruises® Launches Curated Conversation

 

Travel has the power to inspire lifelong learning, broaden perspectives and spark curiosity. As part of its continued commitment to enriching the guest experience, Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading destination- and culinary-focused luxury cruise line, is introducing Curated Conversations, a new onboard series designed to inspire guests through engaging discussions with influential figures from the worlds of technology, film, culture and the arts.

AIDA Cruises is driving forward efficient ship operations with shore power, biofuels and digitalization.

 

Rostock, 5. August 2026 AIDA Cruises is setting trends for the cruise industry: With biofuels, the expansion of shore power utilization, the introduction of EOS (Energy Optimization System) for greater efficiency in ship operations, and new ideas from the AIDA Innovation Hub, the company is consistently pursuing its goal of actively shaping the future of cruising.

Royal Caribbean Group Reports High Booking Volume for 2027

 

Royal Caribbean Group has continued to see more modest bookings than anticipated in Europe this summer due to the Iran war, executives shared on its Q2 earnings call Tuesday.

Simultaneously, the company has seen more close-in demand than expected for Caribbean sailings and historically high booking volume for 2027 so far, said CEO Jason Liberty.

Construction begins on new Port Zante cruise terminal

 BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – Construction has started on the new Port Zante cruise terminal in St. Kitts, as the destination prepares to expand its role as a cruise turnaround port and develop full homeporting services.

Your next voyage comes with up to USD $400

 

Where you sail from is your call. Making it worth your while is ours. Book eligible sailings from NY or LA by August 6 to enjoy up to USD $400 in onboard credit, plus free balcony upgrades and 70% off your second Sailor.

 

      Secure USD $400 onboard credit

A New Suite Experience Is Waiting

 

Dear Explorer,

Be among the first to experience the new Grandview Suites aboard Azamara Quest, where more space, sweeping ocean views, and elevated amenities bring you closer to every unforgettable destination. Book now to enjoy up to 20% off your cruise fare, plus receive up to US$1,000 onboard credit.*

Record-low Danube leaves river cruises struggling

 

Record-low water levels on the Danube are disrupting Europe’s river cruise industry at the height of the summer travel season, forcing itinerary changes, passenger transfers and navigation restrictions across several countries.

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe

 

Viking®  announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Dagur, the company’s newest Viking Longship®. The Viking Dagur was built at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany.

AIDA expands its 2027 specials with additional trips and celebrity guests

Rostock, July 30, 2026  AIDA Cruises continues the success story of its AIDA Specials 2027 and has now announced the lineup for the "Crime & Sea on a Metropolis Tour" cruise in January 2027, as well as the relaunch of the MOIN Cruise in April 2027.

Deal sealed between Virgin Atlantic and Joby for electric air taxi service in the UK

 

Joby Aviation, Inc., a California company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, and UK premium carrier Virgin Atlantic have signed a definitive agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow, formalizing the partnership the companies first announced in 2025 to bring Joby’s air taxi service to the UK.

Virgin Voyages charts a new northern course to Scandinavia & the Baltics for 2028

 

Virgin Voyages will operate its inaugural Scandinavia and the Baltics season in summer 2028, with Valiant Lady homeporting in Amsterdam for the first time.

For greater guest comfort: AIDA is testing digital self-check-in

 

AIDA Cruises piloted a digital guest check-in system for the first time on July 23, 2026. At the Hamburg-Steinwerder Cruise Terminal, guests were able to independently check in for their AIDAprima cruise at one of twenty digital check-in terminals. Identity verification was carried out using identification documents and biometric facial recognition.

Say Yes to Island Time

 Dear Explorer,

Follow the sunshine to colourful ports, vibrant island culture, and unforgettable moments around every corner. Book now and receive up to US$1,000 onboard credit* on select Caribbean sailings.

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MSC Cruises and Marketing Greece promote three Greek islands

 

ATHENS, GREECE – MSC Cruises and Marketing Greece have launched a Greek island promotion initiative featuring Syros, Mykonos and Santorini. The collaboration presents cultural, gastronomic and nature-based experiences from the three destinations to international  travel audiences.

EXPLORA JOURNEYS TAKES DELIVERY OF EXPLORA III

The delivery of EXPLORA III at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa today marks another significant milestone in the growth of Explora Journeys, the ultra-elegant ocean travel brand of the MSC Group. EXPLORA III also represents the next phase of MSC Group’s investment of more than €3.5 billion in its fleet, with all six ships designed and built by Fincantieri in Italy—a long-standing partnership that showcases the very best of Italian shipbuilding, craftsmanship and innovation.