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

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.”

Luxury cruise enthusiasts still have time to take advantage of Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ most generous offer to date, but only until 30 June 2025.

Heritage Line has heralded a “new chapter” of sailing the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay by charting a course into the lesser-known waters of Bai Tu Long Bay starting January 2026.

Scenic is offering travellers a rare opportunity to follow in the path of the world’s greatest explorers with a trio of expert-led Expedition Voyages to East Antarctica and the Ross Sea aboard Scenic Eclipse II.

While Kimberley cruising has become a popular way to experience this remote wilderness, Pearl Expeditions is now offering rare access to the 75% of the region that remains beyond standard routes.

Sarina Bratton AM has hailed the launch of Australia-owned boutique adventure brand Pearl Expeditions as her “career highlight” as she introduced members of the trade and media to the company’s new brand identity and Paspaley Pearl’s range of itineraries.

The world’s largest sailing yacht, Orient Express Corinthian, has been floated out in Saint-Nazaire, France – an important milestone for the Accor-owned project.

In a landmark event for both river cruising and Colombian tourism, AmaWaterways officially christened its newest ship, AmaMagdalena, on Tuesday in the UNESCO-designated city of Mompox.

With its newest ship, Seven Seas Prestige, Regent Seven Seas Cruises will introduce a more relaxed approach to onboard dining.