The luxury cruise travel market has tripled since 2010 based on the number of ships offering high-end experiences, a new CLIA report has revealed, as it confirmed significant growth is set to continue in that space.

Italian authorities have fined Silversea €1,032 for a manoeuvre by Silver Ray off the coast of Capri that brought the vessel too close to the renowned Faraglioni rock formations.

Hurtigruten has promoted Iain Powell as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer. Powell joined Hurtigruten in March 2024 as Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the UK and EMEA, before being promoted to Managing Director for the Nordics, UK, and Emerging Markets in December 2024.

HX Expeditions is launching a first-of-its-kind excursion program in Arctic Canada – developed in partnership with Inuit Elders, local residents, and community-born staff.

Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering travel advisors a chance to receive a US$500/AU$700 gift card for every new booking on any sailing from June through October, when booked by 30 June 2025. The incentive is tied to Travel Advisor Appreciation Month.

An investment of more than €400 million has been secured for the design and construction of a second vessel for Four Seasons Yachts, enabling the cruise newcomer to forge ahead with its ambitious growth plans.

Two more World Class ships have been ordered by MSC Cruises in a new deal with ship builder Chantiers de l’Atlantique.

The new holiday sailings program for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 from Oceania Cruises offers more than 40 voyages to choose from, including sailings aboard the line’s newest ship, Oceania Allura, which joins the fleet in July.

Crystal has unveiled the Experience Finder, an innovative new tool designed to help travel advisors quickly and easily explore the exceptional range of shore excursions available to guests sailing aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity.

PONANT EXPLORATIONS is offering guests a chance to experience as total solar eclipse in select regions of the Northern Hemisphere, on 12 August 2026.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has offered a first look at all seven specialty restaurants that will launch aboard Seven Seas Prestige™, including brand new Mediterranean dining venue, Azure.

Explora Journeys will host an exclusive program of onboard experiences aboard EXPLORA II during the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025. As the only ship docked in Monaco’s iconic Port Hercule during race week, EXPLORA II will offer guests a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the glamour and adrenaline of Formula 1 from an unparalleled vantage point.