Cruise Events
Emerald Kaia: The Names of the Godparents Revealed
Emerald Cruises has announced that Kim Scoular and Ray Gilbert, two long-serving employees, will serve as the godmother and godfather of Emerald Kaia, currently en route to the Mediterranean, where she will begin her inaugural season in April 2026. In celebration of the 40 Years of Innovation of the Australian-founded Scenic Group, Emerald Kaia will be […] Read more
AROYA Cruises Launches Its Arabian Gulf Season
AROYA Cruises has inaugurated its highly anticipated season in the Arabian Gulf, offering international guests a unique experience blending culture, luxury, and the region’s most iconic landscapes. With itineraries ranging from two to seven nights, the company aims to unveil the wonders of the Arabian Gulf to the world from an exclusively maritime perspective. The inaugural […] Read more
Scenic Group launches Scenic & Emerald Rewards
Scenic Group ushers in a new phase of its loyalty strategy with the launch of Scenic & Emerald Rewards, the global program that brings together the former Scenic Club and EmeraldEXPLORER into a single integrated platform. The objective is clear: to offer guests a simpler, more transparent and rewarding system that recognizes and rewards loyalty […] Read more
Riverside Luxury Cruises: The Pleasure of Taking Time
Some journeys are remembered for the places visited, others for how they were experienced. Riverside Luxury Cruises is built on this very distinction, offering a way of travelling that never compromises on elegance, discovery or comfort, but simply invites guests to devote more time to the experience, without rushing from one destination to the next. […] Read more
Emerald Kaia: Sea Trials Completed
Emerald Cruises & Tours marks a major milestone with the completion of sea trials for Emerald Kaia, the next-generation superyacht set to redefine luxury cruising standards. The trials took place in the stunning Halong Bay, Vietnam, confirming the vessel’s exceptional performance, maneuverability, and safety. This significant step paves the way for its entry into service, […] Read more
SILVERSEA: Silver Muse and the New Spaces
Silversea has completed the refurbishment of Silver Muse, marking the ship’s first major dry dock since 2017, with redesigned spaces and the addition of the award-winning S.A.L.T. (Sea And Land Taste) culinary program. The new hallmark S.A.L.T. culinary concept, which guests will experience in the S.A.L.T. Kitchen and S.A.L.T. Bar, newly redesigned public areas, and […] Read more
Cruising Journal Awards 2025: new priorities in cruising
Beyond individual winners and category leaders, the Cruising Journal Awards 2025 offer a broader narrative about where the cruise industry is heading and how it is redefining its own priorities. One of the most evident shifts emerging from this year’s results is the gradual but decisive transition from a product-centric mindset to an experience-centric one. […] Read more
Scenic Launches New Year Savings Offer
2026 is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to start planning your next dream journey with Scenic. Thanks to the exclusive New Year Savings offer, booking by 8 January 2026 allows travelers to receive €250 per person in bonus savings on all river and ocean cruises. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy […] Read more
The New Frontier of Luxury Aboard the Scenic Ikon
In 2028, the world of luxury cruising will welcome an unprecedented innovation: the Scenic Ikon, the latest marvel of the Scenic Discovery Yachts fleet. This next-generation yacht combines advanced technology, sustainability, culinary excellence, and refined, understated luxury, offering a truly all-inclusive discovery experience. Every detail, from the elegant suites to the shared spaces, is designed […] Read more
Seven Seas Prestige: Regent Ushers in a New Era
Regent Seven Seas Cruises celebrated a historic milestone with the technical launch of Seven Seas Prestige, the first vessel of the new and highly anticipated Prestige Class. The event, marking the debut of Regent’s first new class of ships in a decade, took place on November 27, 2025, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, officially initiating […] Read more