Cruise Lines News
Travelling in the Mediterranean Year-Round with Windstar
Since last winter, Windstar Cruises has been offering unique cruise itineraries and well-designed excursions in a spectacular part of the world, the Mediterranean, surrounded by authentic wonders, local experiences, history, interesting places, and culinary adventures. Aboard elegant ships equipped with all comforts, Windstar Cruises allows you to immerse yourself in the most beautiful places in […] Read more
Crystal: New Wellness Treatments at Sea
Crystal Cruises launches two special wellness voyages, offering guests a vacation dedicated to self-discovery and relaxation. From December 1 to 14 and December 14 to 23, 2024, the elegant Crystal Symphony will host industry experts with specialized programs in healthy aging, functional nutrition, fitness, mental wellness, and body and mind detoxification. Dalila Roglieri, Crystal’s chief […] Read more
Aida: Modernization for Two More Ships Starting in 2025
AIDA Cruises continues with the modernization of its fleet: after AIDAdiva, shipyard schedules have been set for the next two ships in the Sphinx class. As part of AIDA Evolution, the largest fleet modernization program in the company’s history, the first three ships of the Sphinx series will be extensively modernized by 2026. The first […] Read more
Poseidon Aims to Preserve Wildlife in South Georgia
The union of forces between the South Georgia Heritage Trust and Poseidon Expeditions promotes vital conservation on the island of South Georgia. Since its founding in 1999, Poseidon Expeditions has brought thousands of intrepid travelers to the remotest corners of the earth by organizing exclusive exploratory cruises in the polar regions of the world: the […] Read more
Sea Cloud: extensive refurbishment starting fall 2025
Sea Cloud Cruises, one of the leading luxury cruise companies, has announced that Sea Cloud, their legendary flagship vessel, will undergo a significant refurbishment starting in fall 2025. This decision coincides with the ship’s 95th birthday, originally commissioned by Marjorie Merriweather Post and E.F. Hutton. According to Daniel Schäfer, CEO of Sea Cloud Cruises, Sea […] Read more
How Cruise Lines Are Captivating First-Time Travelers
As a “new to cruise” traveler myself, I have experienced the immense surprise that people encounter when learning the infinite possibilities of cruising around the world. There is a product, destination and style for every traveler. In recent years, the cruise industry has embraced an exciting opportunity: to showcase the wonders of cruising to a […] Read more
Swan Hellenic Joins Virtuoso Collection
Swan Hellenic, a pioneer in cultural expedition travel, has joined the exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners of Virtuoso, which includes over 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries, spanning luxury hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators, and other travel entities. Patrizia Iantorno, Chief Commercial Officer of Swan Hellenic, highlighted that Virtuoso’s acceptance process is […] Read more
HX and Ocean Bottle Join Forces Against Pollution
Hurtigruten Expeditions has announced a partnership with Ocean Bottle, a brand of reusable water bottles with a social impact revolutionizing ocean-bound plastic, to combat marine plastic pollution. Launched ahead of World Oceans Day on June 8th, the initiative will provide complimentary Ocean Bottles to all Hurtigruten Expeditions guests, which fund the collection of ocean-bound plastic. […] Read more
Costa Diadema Starts Using Shore Power in Kiel
On June 7th, Costa Diadema, a Costa Cruises ship, successfully connected to the electrical grid available at the Ostuferhafen cruise terminal in the port of Kiel for the first time. It will continue to do so for all scheduled stops until the end of summer. By using shore power, the ship was able to shut […] Read more
Uniworld Publishes Its Third Annual Sustainability Report
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has released its third annual Impact Report, detailing the progress made in 2023 and providing updates on the company’s sustainability goals. Uniworld’s sustainability plan, overseen by Julie Higgins, includes 11 measurable goals, such as reducing food waste by 50% by 2025, eliminating single-use plastics, achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, and more. […] Read more