New sailings highlight European cities, holiday islands and lesser-known ports Oceania Cruises’ Marina in Monte Carlo Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has debuted an array of new 2025 Mediterranean sailings, ranging from nine to 56 days, to whisk guests to some of the most breathtaking destinations in Europe. The line’s Marina and Nautica will set sail on enticing voyages taking in iconic islands in the Mediterranean, Aegean and Adriatic; well-loved European resort towns and bustling cities, and lesser-known ports of call. Cities including Ath ..read more

American Cruise Lines American Cruise Lines is celebrating the growth of US River cruising with its biggest season yet on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Following recent major announcements about the company’s rapidly expanding fleet, including five more new US ships coming in 2024 and 2025, American continues to lead the US industry’s expansion west, featuring five riverboats and an extensive collection of itineraries on the Columbia and Snake Rivers from April through early November. The line also has two small ships on the West Coast in Puget Sound and Alaska.   American’s 2024 Columbi ..read more

Tyson Mayr/Aurora Expeditions AE Expeditions (part of Aurora Expeditions), the Australian-owned adventure travel company known for immersive, respectful exploration, has today released itnew Antarctica 2025-26 season, which is set to be its most adventurous yet. The season, which also features Australia and New Zealand, includes 32 voyages across three purpose-built small ships – the Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle and the brand-new Douglas Mawson. Along with AE Expeditions’ best-selling Antarctic Explorer and Spirit of Antarctica voyages to the Antarctic Peninsula, there are eight ..read more

Riverside Luxury Cruises, Europe’s newest and most luxurious river cruise line, has announced its 2025 voyages. The cruise line’s new year of voyages totals more than 170 departures on 52 distinct itineraries, ranging from three to 23 nights, aboard Riverside Debussy, Riverside Ravel and Riverside Mozart. New for Riverside in 2025 are itineraries that combine cruises aboard both Riverside Debussy and Riverside Ravel for extended vacations, ranging up to 19 nights, exploring the Rhine and Rhône rivers, respectively. Riverside Debussy will also cruise the Main and Moselle rivers and join Rivers ..read more

Celebrity Cruises ©️ Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Beyond introduce brand new offering of short, premium Caribbean getaways Celebrity Cruises® guests visited Perfect Day at CocoCay, the number one destination in Royal Caribbean Group, for the first time, travelling aboard Celebrity Reflection® on Monday 22ndApril and Celebrity BeyondSM on Tuesday 23rd April. The award-winning private destination introduced by sister brand Royal Caribbean International is part of Celebrity Cruises’ new short Caribbean itinerary offerings. “Guest feedback inspired the new shorter Caribbean itineraries, desi ..read more

The New Experience on Paradise Island in The Bahamas Opens in 2025 Royal Caribbean and The Bahamas broke ground on the cruise line’s new Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas. Opening in 2025, the first in the Royal Beach Club Collection will debut a memorable Bahamian beach day for vacationers and a unique public-private partnership in which Bahamians will own up to 49% equity. Royal Caribbean International and The Bahamas marked the start of a new adventure today as the cruise line broke ground on Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, the 17-acre beach day experience on Paradi ..read more

In order to highlight the incredible variety of itineraries available on a luxury cruise, small ship luxury cruise experts Mundy Cruising have curated an extraordinary collection of voyages inspired by the latest trends from the silver and small screen. The collection includes sailings that call in to secluded bays and tiny towns that can only be visited by small ship, as well as extraordinary events and onboard offerings, all of which have been inspired by the latest cinema hits and streaming sensations.  “This collection has been designed to give a fresh perspective on small ship ..read more

This Spring, American Express is offering Cardmembers the chance to stay and save with the launch of its latest ‘Amex Stays’ Offer. From 18 April to 1 June 2024, eligible* Cardmembers can receive £75 back in a statement credit when they make a minimum payment of £300 (in one transaction) at selected hotels. This offer is valid at 19 participating hotel brands, including Cafe Royal, Clermont, Doyle Collection, Guoman, Ham Yard, Hotel du Vin, MalMaison, May Fair and Sea Containers.   Eligible Cardmembers can take advantage of this offer up to 19 times, once per participating brand ..read more

MSC Family Fun! As we leave Easter behind us, it’s time to consider the next family holiday. Iglu Cruise has newly-reduced family cruises departing Saturday May 25th for one week, half term in England and Wales, all based on a family-cabin. Prices start at £3,292 per cabin. Language Practice in Spain and France – £3,292 save £104 Take the kids to practice their lingo ahead of their next tests. Iglu Cruise offers ‘Spain & France from Southampton’ for seven nights’ full board, on board P&O Cruises’ Ventura, from £3,292 per family of four, saving £104 per family, based on four sharing an ..read more

Princess Cruises ©️ New Options Follow Successful Debut Aboard New Sun Princess  Earlier this week, Princess Cruises announced it is making a significant enhancement to the main dining options found across its fleet, designed to give guests the ultimate in flexibility and choice when it comes to their dining experience by offering three table service options – Traditional, Reservable, or Walk-in Anytime – coupled with the brand’s industry exclusive OceanNow location-based “anywhere” service. With a dedication to personal preference and individualised service, Princess will designate separ ..read more