Dubrovnik Strengthens Its Position as a Significant Home Port Destination in 2026
Dubrovnik is further strengthening its position as a significant home port destination in 2026, with 461 cruise calls scheduled and 661,094 cruise passengers expected to visit the city throughout the year. (more…)
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Seabourn has revealed “The Ruby Collection,” a curated series of 54 voyages in 2028 to commemorate the line’s 40th anniversary. Spanning its fleet of five luxury ships, the collection features enhanced onboard offerings, exclusive experiences, and access to destinations where larger ships cannot reach. 
Norwegian Cruise Line has introduced new guest venues aboard Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem. 

Two cruise ship colleagues have shared their unique love story after tying the knot at sea. 
Celestyal has equipped every stateroom aboard its 1,360-guest Celestyal Discovery with SuitePad in-cabin guest experience tablets, extending the digital platform across its fleet following its successful introduction on Celestyal Journey in January 2026.
Royal Caribbean Group has appointed Tara Bunch, former senior vice president and global head of operations at Airbnb, to its board of directors, the company announced Monday.
Viking recently revealed that its next two ocean newbuilds will be called the Viking Leda and the Viking Vega. 


Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces the debut of three new ships in 2028: the S.S. Helen, S.S. Clara, and Mekong Mystique, bringing the brand to a total of 22 ships.
Health officials have reported a gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard an Alaska cruise ship, marking the vessel’s third stomach bug outbreak in about two months.
Unique Anniversary Collection Marks Over Three Decades of Luxury with Special Sailings and Savings.
One year after celebrating the grand opening of Celebration Key on Grand Bahama Island, Carnival Corporation has another reason to celebrate, today (July 20, 2026) launching its surplus meal donation program in The Bahamas.
Azamara Cruises launched “RezA – The Power Behind Confident Booking,” a new chapter of Azamara World Academy (AWA) and a self-paced training module that guides travel advisors is now available to registered travel partners worldwide. 



With peak summer holiday season upon us and school’s breaking up imminently, the spotlight is firmly on the impact of the rising cost of living, geopolitical uncertainty and increasingly frequent heatwaves and their impact on many aspects of modern life – including our ability to enjoy a holiday abroad.
“Midway through 2026 and heading toward 2027, Pavlus Travel & Cruises is seeing phenomenal luxury travel demand,” says Craig S. Pavlus, founder and CEO, Pavlus Travel & Cruise, one of the U.S.’ largest independent travel agencies and a member of the Travel Leaders Network. 

Virgin Voyages has unveiled its 2026 Solar Eclipse Voyages, featuring two sailings timed to a total solar eclipse with NASA astronauts, astrophysicists and commercial spaceflight figures onboard. 
When it debuts later this year, MSC World Asia will introduce the largest Venchi experience at sea—a 3,200-square-foot venue featuring a chocolate boutique, café and artisanal gelateria.
On July 15, 2026, Crystal released new details around Crystal Grace, introducing a collection of family and outdoor spaces that will elevate the guest experience aboard the brand’s newest ship set to debut in 2028.
Global Ports Holding (GPH) is pleased to announce the promotion of Clarivette Diaz to the role of Regional Director, Latin America (LATAM), effective 1 July 2026. 

Families travelling with young children can now enjoy greater flexibility onboard with the new MXP365 Babyphone Mobile App. 
