Windstar Cruises will debut its newest yacht, Star Explorer, in the Mediterranean over the popular winter sailings season in Europe. This season marks Windstar’s fourth winter season sailing the Mediterranean—yet with the addition of Star Explorer, the experience is reimagined and elevated for returning guests and first-timers alike.

The reaction to the launch of Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ new suite categories aboard its newest vessel Seven Seas Prestige has been overwhelmingly positive, according to the cruise line, with the Skyview Regent Suite now sold on 12 of the 13 voyages released last month.

Although Orient Express Corinthian will be similar in size to other new luxury yacht products from rival hospitality brands, the experience will be entirely different, Global Chief Sales Officer Accor Luxury & Lifestyle Pascal Visintainer has insisted.

Hurtigruten, the iconic leader in Norwegian coastal voyages, is proud to introduce the ‘Grand Nordic Adventure – Finland, Norway & Iceland’ – a 19-day tour package offering an immersive exploration of the Nordic region, combining the deep forests of Finland, the wild coastline of Norway and the volcanic landscapes of Iceland.

Travel advisors are being urged to act swiftly to secure bookings for Scenic Eclipse II’s remaining voyages in Australian waters, with limited-time savings on offer.

The senior brass at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection lauded the support of travel trade partners during the christening ceremony last week of the ultra-luxury brand’s third yacht, Luminara.

Oceania Cruises is preparing its luxurious 1,250-guest ship Riviera to sail its first-ever Australia and New Zealand season of voyages.

The official delivery of Viking’s newest ocean ship, Viking Vesta, has been marked with a ceremony at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy.

Silversea has unveiled a new Venetian Society Reunion Voyage aboard Silver Shadow for 2026. The 12-day sailing will depart Nice on a round-trip itinerary on 19 June 2026, taking in some of Italy’s most iconic destinations, as well as smaller gems.

As competition mounts in the sector, Cunard is redefining what luxury cruising looks like by fusing its iconic heritage with a fresh wave of innovation.

In her latest return to the luxury expedition space with the launch of Pearl Expeditions, Sarina Bratton and her team are rewriting the rules, steering away from mainstream models that dominate the sector with a focus on boutique experiences and a refusal to discount.

A new global campaign from Cunard aims to reposition the iconic brand, with the introduction of the tagline: “Why cruise when you can Cunard.”