With construction still underway on Magellan Discoverer, boutique Antarctic expeditions operator Antarctica21 has offered a look at what lies in store aboard its newest vessel.

Viking has opened bookings for 14 new ocean itineraries set to sail in 2026 and 2027, offering in-depth exploration across the Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Senior Vice President of Business Development Sarah Little has been revealed as the Godmother of AmaWaterways’ newest ship, AmaSofia, set to debut on the Danube River in 2026.

Luxury cruise line Cunard has announced an exclusive new partnership with the legendary Abbey Road Studios, bringing a first-of-its-kind “Listening Lounge” experience to Queen Elizabeth later this year.

Luxury Travel Marketing has appointed Rachel Harrigan and Erin Kramer to the shared role of Account Manager for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises in the Australia and New Zealand markets.

Aurora Expeditions has launched its Arctic & Beyond 2027 season, offering 25 immersive voyages aboard purpose-built expedition ships Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle.

After close to four decades in the role, Richard Fain will step down as Chair of Royal Caribbean Group in Q4 2025, with President and CEO Jason Liberty elected to take it on in his stead.

In response to rapid growth in the luxury home-based travel agency sector, PONANT EXPLORATIONS has announced the appointment of Sandra Cahill as its new National Sales Manager for Home-Based Travel Agents.

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.

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).