The launch of private charters aboard Bohème, Mekong Kingdoms’ luxurious 50-metre river cruiser, allows families and groups to take over the entire vessel for a three-night voyage along the Mekong River.

With the launch of its Winter 2026–2027 program, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has confirmed its expansion into French Polynesia, Hawaii and the Asia Pacific region.

In an effort to safeguard the Antarctic Peninsula’s population of rare B1 killer whales, the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) will mandate acoustic mitigation measures for all member vessels operating in the region.

European Waterways is tapping into the immersive travel trend by introducing a new range of Active Experience Cruises that deliver an expanded range of activities to guests aboard its barges.

HX Expeditions has completed a multimillion-euro refurbishment of its vessel, MS Spitsbergen, which aims to enhance comfort, accessibility and operational efficiency.

The arrival of Seven Seas Prestige into the cruise market will change the way advisors sell cruise with its onboard offering designed with guest feedback and travel trends in mind, according to Regent Seven Seas Cruises VP Sales and GM, Asia Pacific Lisa Pile.

Aqua Expeditions is expanding its Indonesian offerings with the launch of its first-ever voyages to South Raja Ampat aboard the luxury yacht Aqua Blu.

Auckland-based Tracey Brennan has been confirmed as the first-ever New Zealand-based Regional Sales Manager for AmaWaterways, an important step in the river cruise line’s expansion into the Kiwi market.

Carlos Garzon has been appointed as Vice President of Global Sales for Swan Hellenic, with the newly created role a reflection of the heritage brand’s accelerating momentum.

The Head of Culinary at Explora Journeys, Franck Garanger, has been named Chevalier (Knight) of the Ordre du Mérite Agricole by the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty.

In the latest big reveal ahead of the December 2026 launch of Seven Seas Prestige, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled the new ship’s Skyview Regent Suite – described as the largest all-inclusive cruise ship suite in history.

With Alaska in the throes of another busy cruise season, environmental advocates are raising the alarm over the growing footprint of the cruise industry in the region.