Cruise Events
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
ICS: AI Redesigns the Future of Cruises
At its fifteenth edition, the International Cruise Summit in Madrid confirmed a now-irreversible trend: artificial intelligence is entering every corner of the cruise industry, reshaping processes, strategies, and business models. For two days, on November 18 and 19, executives and representatives from over 25 cruise lines, ports, and related companies discussed a sector that is […] Read more
Oceania Sonata: A New Era of Luxury at Sea Begins
Oceania Cruises has officially unveiled Oceania Sonata, the ship that will inaugurate the highly anticipated Sonata Class, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s history. With this project, Oceania Cruises opens a new chapter defined by refined design, timeless elegance, and culinary excellence—anticipating a future in which traveling by sea becomes an even more intimate, […] Read more
Emerald Cruises Launches its Black Friday Offer
The perfect moment to plan a journey defined by luxury and comfort has arrived. For Black Friday, Emerald Cruises is introducing an unmissable offer that allows travellers to save up to 35% per suite, combinable with 2-for-1 fares, on a selection of itineraries departing between 2025 and 2027. By booking by November 30th, guests can […] Read more
MSC Cruises Orders Two New World Class Ships
MSC Cruises has confirmed the order of two additional World Class ships, scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031, during a special ceremony at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The announcement coincided with the technical float-out of MSC World Asia and the traditional coin ceremony of MSC World Atlantic, two events that celebrated […] Read more