A new 20-year ‘Tourism Future’ report released by the Queensland Government this week has pinpointed cruising as a key focus for the state.

A new room service charge will be applied for guests staying in Cunard’s Britannia grade staterooms, the cruise line has confirmed.

SeaDream Yacht Club has released a new collection of 2027/2028 Caribbean yachting voyages, which offer more overnights, full moon parties, and exclusive New Year’s Eve celebrations in St. Barths.

Celebrity Cruises has revealed details of its 2026 President’s Cruise, an eight-night Mediterranean voyage aboard Celebrity Xcel.

The luxury all-inclusive cruising concept from MSC Cruises, MSC Yacht Club, will be rolled out to MSC Magnifica as part of significant overhaul of the ship later this year.

Atlas Ocean Voyages has released a new limited-time Extended Journeys offer, for bookings made by 30 June 2025. Guests who reserve select back-to-back expeditions combined into an Extended Journey sailing between September 2025 and September 2026 will receive a third expedition free of charge.

Immersive, off-season experiences were on the agenda during Silversea’s Controtempo World Cruise 2025 aboard Silver Dawn which drew to a close in New York City on May 29.

The number of Aussie cruisers continues to rise and while the vast majority are still opting to stay in local waters, a growing number are heading further afield, according to a new report from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).

PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ Fly, Stay & Cruise package for the 2026 Kimberley season is now available for booking offering a “seamless” way to discover the region’s rugged beauty.

Popular authors, television personalities and chefs Claudine Pépin and Sara Moulton will return for Oceania Cruises’ 2026 Specialty Cruises along with the cruise line’s own Executive Culinary Directors and Master Chefs of France, Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale.

In anticipation of setting sail in 2026, Four Seasons l, the first in the Four Seasons Yachts collection, unveils exciting new details about the vessel’s marina experience and seaside programming. The innovative transverse marina – which opens across both sides of the yacht – will place guests directly at sea level for unparalleled access to the water’s edge.

An injection of US$250 million aims to completely modernise Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice Series of ships, starting with Celebrity Solstice in 2026.