Cruises

The river cruise vessel AmaVerde, carrying roughly 150 guests—predominantly from the United States—docked in Vukovar, launching a specially arranged welcome programme.

Mayor Marijan Pavliček highlighted that this arrival is the inaugural one of an anticipated 557 cruise ships scheduled to call at the city this year, representing a 35 % rise compared with the previous season.

End-of-year celebrations on the Gold Coast have a rhythm of their own. Warm afternoons, calm waterways, and long summer light create the perfect setting for gatherings that feel relaxed yet memorable. For teams and groups looking to do something different this festive season, celebrating on the water offers a refreshing alternative to traditional venues.

Among modern Christmas party ideas

Explore the second‑largest barrier reef on Earth by embarking on a private catamaran that will serve as a floating villa for several days. The itinerary covers the three major Western‑Hemisphere atolls – Turneffe, Lighthouse Reef and Glovers Reef – offering pristine beaches, vibrant marine life and exclusive on‑board amenities such as a personal chef, spacious lounges and comfortable cabins.

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort has added a new culinary offering that merges its popular Spice Spoons cooking class with a river cruise aboard the Nam Jit launch.

The experience begins with a guided tuk‑tuk ride to a local market, where participants discover typical Thai ingredients, receive tips for home cooking and sample fresh snacks.

After the market visit, guests

Green Safaris has introduced a solar‑powered e‑pontoon for use on the Lower Zambezi River. The vessel, which can carry up to ten guests, is equipped with a 90 kW (115 hp) electric motor and operates without diesel fuel, eliminating engine noise and exhaust emissions.

The operator estimates that the switch to solar energy will save approximately 8 000 litres (about 2 100 gal)

The call of Egypt is undeniable, a siren song of pharaohs and pyramids. But to truly answer that call, you must travel the Nile as the ancients did—not on a floating resort, but on a vessel of quiet grace. I'm talking about embarking on a timeless dahabiya nile cruise aswan to luxor. This journey is the epitome of slow, meaningful travel, offering an intimacy with the river that larger ships

During the 2025 summer season, Mekong Kingdoms launches a new private‑charter service aboard the 50‑metre luxury river cruiser Bohème. The vessel can be hired in its entirety for groups, offering a three‑night, all‑inclusive voyage from the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang to Xayaboury and back, with sailing dates from June to September.

The charter is designed for multigenerational

Seabourn has opened its 2027 summer ocean and 2027/28 expedition itineraries for booking, totaling 111 departures, 72 unique itineraries, and visits to 369 destinations across 71 countries and all seven continents.

“Whether guests are drawn to the thrill of expedition travel or the allure of exploring hidden destinations, our 2027–2028 season offers life-expanding voyages for every kind

Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations for its next new ship, Carnival Festivale, which launches in 2027 with six- and eight-day Caribbean sailings. Simultaneously, the line unveiled a lineup of music-inspired venues and experiences.

The ship’s debut will begin with a 15-day transatlantic journey from Southampton, England to Port Canaveral, departing May 2, 2027, with stops at La

Following the return of the SH Minerva, the luxury expedition line Swan Hellenic will be setting sail with its first cultural expedition cruises in the Asia-Pacific region, with new itineraries for 2026 available to book now. 

The new sailing season will begin in April 2026 and offer a selection of sailings during April and May and then also in September. 

"We’re exceptionally

The Italian region of Puglia has become a hot destination in recent years, not just because of rising temperatures. The heel of Italy’s boot has a rich history, beautiful beaches, superb regional cuisine, and a relaxed attitude toward living life to the fullest. No wonder its popularity has grown among travellers in the know, in no small part due to a marked increase in nonstop flights from other

Aqua Expeditions, a division of PONANT EXPLORATIONS, will launch its sixth luxury vessel, Aqua Lares, in February 2026, marking the cruise line’s expansion into East Africa.

The 15-cabin ship will offer five- to 11-night voyages across the Seychelles, with select itineraries venturing to the Aldabra Atoll or onward to Zanzibar, Tanzania.  

“The launch of Aqua Laresmarks

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, is redefining luxury global exploration with its new Kangaroo Route sailing, an extraordinary 129-day Around the World voyage visiting more than 80 ports across 34 countries and four continents, aboard the critically acclaimed Oceania Vista. Featuring overnight stays in Cairns, Shanghai, Tokyo, Singapore,

Princess Cruises will operate its most expansive Japan season ever in 2027 when it adds a second ship to the region with the arrival of Sapphire Princess.

Sapphire Princess will join Diamond Princess – its sister ship (both were built at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipyard in Nagasaki) – in sailing from the Tokyo region throughout the entire season. In total the two ships will sail 78

The first day of a luxury cruise is always a momentous occasion, especially if the ship is special. And so it is aboard Sea Cloud II, one of three vessels of Sea Cloud Cruises that retains the graceful elegance of a bygone era. More a large yacht than a small ship, Sea Cloud II is the sister ship of the original Sea Cloud, which indeed was the private yacht of American heiress Marjorie Merriweather

Move over, world cruises: Seabourn is planning its first pole-to-pole, expedition-style voyage in 2027, a 94-day journey that will begin in Greenland and culminate in Argentina.

The sailing marks Seabourn's first expedition grand voyage and will use its expedition ship the Seabourn Venture.

The sailing covers more than 20,500 nautical miles, according to Seabourn, and it will

StarCruises has announced a limited series of six 2-night weekend cruises to Xiamen, offering travellers a new short-break option for the upcoming autumn season. Departing on Fridays at 8:00 PM from Ocean Terminal in Hong Kong, the cruises will operate on 19 and 26 September; 3, 17 and 31 October; and 14 November 2025, returning on Sundays at 2:00 PM.

The voyages will take place onboard

Carnival Cruise Line has officially welcomed an Excel class ship to Celebration Key, marking the first time one of the brand’s largest vessels visited the destination.

Mardi Gras visited the brand new private destination on Grand Bahama on July 25, docking alongside Carnival Pride.

Roughly 9,000 travelers from both shops spent the day at Celebration Key.

Mardi Gras

This December, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands will welcome Luminara, the newest superyacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, in a spectacular meeting of land and sea. Two new, distinct itineraries will bring the 226-suite Luminara across the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, offering a remarkable opportunity to enjoy a two-night stay at the iconic design destination for those

The initiative includes three small villages, Bessaker, Trᴂna and Sæbø at present and is expected to encourage more mindful travel to these coastal communities.

Cruise line giant Hurtigruten is now offering passengers the opportunity to visit some of Norway’s most remote coastal communities in an effort to promote meaningful slow travel. 

The “Open Village” experience will