Two upscale cruise lines announced globe-spanning cruises this week, each visiting dozens of countries.

Silversea Cruises revealed the details of its 2028 World Cruise on Thursday, which will visit 29 countries over 132 days. “Our 2028 World Cruise, An Ode to the Moment, is designed to slow time, offering deeper exploration of each destination,” Bert Hernandez, the line’s president, said

It had been observed that French Polynesia had increasingly positioned itself as a leading winter cruise destination, drawing more ships than ever before. Travel analysts had noted that while many Australian travelers had traditionally favored Europe—particularly the Mediterranean—during winter, the South Pacific had been emerging as a compelling alternative. Rising airfares and a weakening Australian

Seabourn will sell a second ship to Japanese cruise line Mitsui Ocean Cruises.

The Seabourn Sojourn will be sold to Mitsui, a subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. Mitsui already operates the 458-passenger Mitsui Ocean Fuji, the former Seabourn Odyssey, which entered service for Mitsui in December.

Passengers booked on Sojourn sailings through May 2026 will continue to sail under

Set sail on a 20-night luxury cruise from India to South Africa, exploring stunning islands in the Maldives, Seychelles, Madagascar, Comoros, Mozambique, and more.

Embark on a remarkable 20-night journey aboard the luxurious Sirena yacht as Oceania Cruises unveils its highly anticipated 20-night cruise, set to launch on March 11, 2026. This extraordinary voyage will transport passengers

Qatar Tourism and Mwani Qatar took part in the welcoming ceremony in honor of the arrival of the cruise ship "Celestyal Journey "on Saturday, November 30. Celestyal Journey arrived on the shores of Qatar on November 28 as part of its maiden Gulf tour. The event is a key event for Qatar's 2024/25 cruise season, during which 95 cruise calls are scheduled, including 33 return calls, 11 port arrivals

Qatar Tourism opened the 2024/2025 cruise season with the arrival of the cruise ship Resorts World One. This season will be Qatar's largest yet, with 95 cruise calls, including 33 return calls, 11 homeport calls and 4 maiden calls.

Resorts World One marks the first maiden call of the season. It is expected to make 23 scheduled visits with a total of approximately 72,000 visitors.

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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced significant changes to its Norwegian Dawn cruises to southern Africa in November.

The 12-night cruises originally scheduled to stop in Madagascar and Reunion have been adjusted , and the changes will affect each port of call on at least two voyages.

The ship's departure from Cape Town on November 26 will include the following changes:

The Blue Dream Melody is scheduled to set sail on a 33-day cruise from the Shanghai North Bund International Passenger Center cruise terminal in Hongkou in November, retracing the epic journey of legendary Chinese navigator Zheng He to the Western Seas.

The 100-day countdown of "Epic Voyage to the West · Blue Dream Melody 33-Night Long Voyage" was celebrated on Thursday at the Shanghai

Crystal Cruises has launched new software to improve the distribution of its products. The company says it will allow travel advisors to sell their products.

The tool includes real-time availability, personalized recommendations, enhanced support and exclusive promotions and offers to make it easier for agents to manage bookings cruises.

“Travel advisors are at the center of

MSC Cruises plans to reduce emissions by 15% through the use of a new itinerary planning optimization tool.

The new OptiCruise optimization tool uses a mathematical model that takes into account all the factors in MSC Cruise's itinerary planning, so that everyone the cruise could achieve optimal efficiency while maintaining guest satisfaction.

Opticruise checks itinerary efficiency

The Grenada Tourism Authority is pleased to welcome Royal Caribbean's Rhapsody of the Seas into port in Grenada on Tuesday, July 9th. This important arrival across the sea bridge brought the double benefit of providing much-needed relief following Hurricane Beryl, as well as the visit of 2,377 tourists - a positive development for Grenada's economic sustainability.

The arrival of Rhapsody

Conservation company &Beyond has expanded its South American portfolio with the launch of an expedition yacht to the Galapagos Islands.

The 38-metre yacht, dubbed &Beyond Galapagos Explorer, sails two seven-day itineraries on east and west of the famous Galapagos Islands.

With just six suites and cabins, the yacht accommodates a maximum of 12 guests, with two experienced

A fire was recently reported on board the largest cruise ship in the world, Icon of the Seas. The fire broke out while the ship was docked in Mexico, USA Today reported. No one was injured in the fire, a Royal Caribbean spokesman said. Although the ship suffered a brief power outage, backup systems were quickly activated and main power was restored.

Details regarding the exact cause of

Windstar Cruises' newest ship, Star Seeker, will debut in 2026 and will sail to Alaska and Japan.

From May to August 2026, Star Seeker will sail between Juneau, Seward and Vancouver on seven, 10 and 11 day itineraries. Itineraries will include a land excursion to Denali, home to a national park and North America's tallest mountain, Denali.

Alaska cruise guests will have dedicated

MSC Cruises will begin using biometrics in its mobile app and MSC for Me website to improve safety and efficiency.

Neurotechnology is the company behind MSC's biometric solution, which will be integrated into the platforms cruise lines. The facial verification system will capture photos of guests and securely store them in MSC's onboard systems, serving as reference information throughout

Aurora Expeditions is waiving one-time surcharges for solo travelers on select summer sailings.

From May 8th until all cruise tickets Greenland, Spitsbergen and Iceland will not be sold out in 2024; individual travelers will be able to book tickets for these routes without a single surcharge, reports travelpulse.com.

Seabourn Cruise Line has unveiled The Collection, a series of exclusive shore experience cruises offering guests experiences such as access to private cultural events, fine dining at wineries and tickets to sports tournaments.

Excursions The Collection will be available on Seabourn cruise itineraries in 2025 for seven to 10 days.

Mediterranean Wonders and Matches itinerary will

Windstar Cruises is partnering with Pacific Beachcomber to launch a new offering that will allow guests to visit The Brando. The private island eco-resort is located on the Tetiaroa Atoll in French Polynesia and was originally owned by Marlon Brando.

The resort features 35 private villas, white sand beaches and an eight-kilometer lagoon, according to travelpulse.com.

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The sinking of the Titanic remains one of the most notorious maritime disasters in history, capturing the imagination of people around the world. However, beyond the tragic story of her sinking, there are several surprising facts that shed light on the ship's remarkable but short-lived legacy. Here are eight crazy facts about the Titanic that you probably didn't know:

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Four Gulf Cooperation Council states have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate to improve the region's cruise infrastructure and experience.

Abu Dhabi Maritime and Tourism Authority, Bahrain, Dubai and Oman signed an agreement at ITB Berlin to promote this region and attracting more cruise ship calls.

Key goals of the alliance under Cruise Arabia include improving