Cruise Events
AE Expeditions: Destinations and Solo Cabins in 2026
AE Expeditions, part of Aurora Expeditions, has unveiled its new Arctic and Beyond 2026 season, featuring significant updates. For the first time, the company will offer itineraries to Southeast Asia, the Mediterranean, and the Atlantic coast, along with the introduction of solo cabins on every voyage. The 2026 season will include a total of 42 […] Read more
Windstar Cruises Opens Bookings for Star Seeker
Windstar Cruises has opened bookings for the inaugural season of Star Seeker, the new 112-suite yacht that will join the fleet in December 2025, with itineraries in the Caribbean, Alaska, and Japan. Star Seeker will set sail on its maiden voyage on December 28, 2025, departing from Malaga, Spain, and crossing the Atlantic with a […] Read more
Design, Innovation and more: the autumn 2024 Events
The cruise industry is gearing up for a series of major international events that will take place in some of the most important European cities in the latest months of 2024. These events will not only explore the latest trends in design and naval architecture but also address crucial topics such as sustainability and innovation […] Read more
Mercy Ships: A Unique Fleet in the World
In Africa, 9 out of 10 people south of the Sahara lack access to essential, reliable, and affordable surgical care, and every 2 seconds, someone dies from a condition that could have been treated surgically. With its two hospital ships equipped with medical facilities that meet Western standards, Mercy Ships partially fills this gap, also […] Read more
Emerald Kaia: Construction of the New Yacht Begins
The construction of the highly anticipated next-generation superyacht, Emerald Kaia, the latest addition to Emerald Cruises‘ luxury yacht fleet, has officially begun. The steel-cutting ceremony for Emerald Kaia, a significant milestone in the ship’s construction, took place in Vietnam with an intimate ceremony at the Halong Shipbuilding Company, while the keel-laying ceremony is expected to […] Read more
Viking Takes Delivery of Viking Hathor
Viking Cruises has taken delivery of its new Nile River cruise ship, the Viking Hathor, in a handover ceremony at the Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt. Viking Hathor, which can accommodate up to 82 guests in 41 cabins, joins the growing fleet of state-of-the-art Viking ships on the Nile and will sail the popular 12-day […] Read more
Europa 2: A Cruise Dedicated to Meditation
The cruise “ŌHIA Meets IN2BALANCE” a special journey aboard the luxurious MS EUROPA 2, marks a collaboration between Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and the renowned Berlin meditation studio ŌHIA. The program is designed to combine meditation, yoga, and hypnosis workshops, offering participants the opportunity to rejuvenate both body and mind. The cruise departs from Bali, a favorite […] Read more
Ocean Albatros: The First Halal Cruise to Antarctica
Albatros Expeditions has recently announced the first Halal-certified cruise to Antarctica: a unique 10-day adventure aboard the Ocean Albatros, which adheres to Muslim traditions while offering breathtaking explorations. This one-of-a-kind journey, departing on January 3, 2026, will offer a 10-day experience exploring the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Onboard the Ocean Albatros, passengers […] Read more
Windstar Cruises: 40 Years of Sailing
Windstar Cruises, founded by maritime entrepreneurs Karl G. Andrén and Jean-Claude Potier in October 1984, is celebrating 40 years of sailing this year. To mark this significant milestone, the company has planned two special cruises for next October aboard Star Legend and Wind Spirit, departing on October 12 and 13. A special celebration will take […] Read more
Star Legend protagonist of a television series
Star Legend, the elegant and luxurious small cruise ship from Windstar Cruises with a capacity of 312 passengers and all-suite accommodations, has become the star of an episode of “Traveling with Denella Ri’chard,” a critically acclaimed television series. By debuting in the television series, Star Legend aims to win a significant television award. The episode […] Read more