Inside Abercrombie & Kent’s Multibillion-Dollar Bet on Crystal Cruises

The owner of Abercrombie & Kent is using the balance sheet of one of travel’s best asset-light luxury businesses to rebuild Crystal Cruises. Company filings, credit ratings, and bond documents show what that transformation costs. (more…)
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In the announcement, Dave Koz wrote It’s our immense pleasure to announce our 2028 Dave Koz and Friends at Sea — Latin America & The Dutch Caribbean cruise will be sailing aboard Holland America’s beautiful flagship — Rotterdam! 
The highest paid executive in cruise industry history has been denied additional compensation by the 11th Judicial Circuit Court in Miami. 
Guests can now book Carnival Tropicale, Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship and the final addition to its Excel class. As bookings open, the cruise line is also celebrating the ship’s progression from concept to reality at MEYER WERFT’S shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.
The Funchal is being offered for sale through a sealed bid process that will run through late September, according to sources in Portugal.
The first of six cruise ships scheduled to stop in southwestern Nova Scotia will be arriving Sept. 9 in Shelburne.
Oceania Cruises today announced the industry’s first entirely gluten-free ocean voyage. Sailing aboard Oceania Vista® in 2028, the groundbreaking journey will invite guests to experience the full breadth of the line’s renowned culinary program without the need to navigate menus, question preparation practices or worry about cross-contact.
Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has released details of its 2027 program which features over 170 river, canal and ocean itineraries on 50 ships, sailing on 43 waterways in 38 countries. 
New Azamara Shopping Rewards Elevates the Guest Experience Through Retail Rewards Integration that Extends Beyond the Voyage Itself.
Princess Cruises is inviting Princess Captain’s Circle Elite members to enter the “Share Your Princess Story” contest for a chance to ride aboard the cruise line’s floral float in the 138th Rose Parade® presented by Honda on January 1, 2027, in Pasadena, Calif. 

“On August 29, we welcomed Ambassador Cruise Line, one of our most regular cruise callers, and 30 travel agents for a fam trip to experience the destination first-hand”, says Jerome Radanovic, Terminal of Honfleur cruise promoter.
Hurtigruten, the leader in iconic Norwegian coastal voyages, has announced a new wave offer of at least 15% off 2027 fly cruises.
Antigua Cruise Port (ACP) welcomed Prime Minister the Right Honourable Gaston Browne and Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Charles Fernandez for a construction update of its Upland Development on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, as the project enters its final stages ahead of its anticipated fall 2026 opening. 
Viking announced that seven distinguished travel advisors will serve as godparents of its newest river ships.
Silversea has concluded its 2026 Alaska season, having completed 30 voyages aboard Silver Moon and Silver Whisper that immersed guests into the region between Vancouver, British Columbia and Seward, Alaska, from May 14 through September 3.
Holland America Line Evolution is bringing a new chapter to Ocean Bar aboard Oosterdam. 

The cruise will also feature Michael McDonald, Sarah McLachlan, Corinne Bailey Rae, Lizz Wright, José James, Peter Cincotti and more.
EST-Floattech has been contracted by Dutch system integrator Van Tiem Elektro to supply its Octopus High Energy battery systems for a new series of 15 river cruise vessels. 
Corazul Cruceros is moving forward in its plans to launch service with the Buenavista in Brazil later this year. 
From a brand-new flagship in the Mediterranean to winter sun in the Caribbean or Canary Islands and festive city breaks in Northern Europe, MSC Cruises’ winter 2026/2027 season will feature 168 destinations across 72 countries, offering travelers one of its most varied winter programs to date. 
70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, just announced that Public Sales for the 2027 sailing will begin on Monday, September 07, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT / 18:00 CET via 70000tons.com.
Marella Cruises , TUI’s UK cruise line, has unveiled its Cruise Month deals for bargain-hunting holidaymakers, available throughout September (1 September 2026 – 30 September 2026), with savings on Marella Cruises holidays. 

