Demand for cruise travel is at a record high right now — but unfortunately, so are prices. Cruise travel is back with a vengeance, and as a result, the average cost of a cruise is up as much as 22.5% compared to 2019 prices. When restriction-free cruising finally returned in the midst of 2022, there were some great deals…
Royal Caribbean’s Utopia Of The Seas Floats For The First Time
Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas is closer to its July 2024 debut in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. The game-changing Oasis Class ship floated for the first time over the weekend, marking a key milestone and the subsequent development phase at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The crucial turning point in…
Luminosa Sets Longest Ever Sailing On Her Way To Australia
The Carnival Luminosa will sail from Seattle on Thursday on Carnival Cruise Line’s longest-ever voyage. The 30-night transpacific voyage is part of the company’s Carnival Journeys programme and sails to Brisbane. The Luminosa is slated to visit various ports of call in Alaska, the Far East, and Southeast Asia before arriving at the port, including…
5 reasons to visit Europe on a sailboat
Sailing around Europe offers a unique opportunity to discover coastal hidden gems. 8 Imagine drifting on cerulean waters, with the gentle whisper of the waves, the sun warming your face, and the distant silhouettes of Europe’s ancient cities beckoning you. Europe, a continent teeming with history, culture, and natural beauty, offers a unique experience when…
Oceania Cruises Unveils Magical Holiday Voyages
Oceania Cruises, the world’s top culinary and destination-focused cruise company, offers once-in-a-lifetime holiday voyages on seven small, luxurious ships. Over 40 sailings from Miami, Lima, Sydney, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai over the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 holiday seasons allow travellers to experience numerous exciting locations and cultures. This captivating collection of diverse itineraries offers a…
Set Sail on a Spectacular Festive Voyage with Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading- culinary and destination-focused cruise line, invites travellers to experience a once-in-a-lifetime festive season voyage aboard seven of its small, luxurious ships. With over 40 sailings departing from Miami, Lima, Sydney, Singapore, Abu Dhabi or Dubai during the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 holiday seasons, guests can immerse themselves in the cultural richness of a myriad…
NCL announces destination 2024/25 itineraries, including a return to Hong Kong Joe Cusmano
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled immersive, destination-rich itineraries for its 2024/25 season in the region. This fascinating programme includes a 12-day cruise on the luxurious Norwegian Spirit from Manila, Philippines, to Hong Kong for the first time in four years. The collection also has itineraries for longer, more immersive trips. This season is Norwegian Sun’s…
Consumer Demand Prompts Royal Caribbean To Open New Icon Of The Seas Early
Following a record-breaking response to the new Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International is opening the highly anticipated vacation’s following lineup of 7-night adventures from Miami three months ahead of schedule. The cruise line saw the single largest booking day and highest volume booking week in its history when Icon was first revealed in October 2022. Royal Caribbean…
Crystal Cruises Unveils 2025 Itineraries
Crystal Cruises has announced its inspiring lineup of 2025 itineraries onboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. Following the brand’s acquisition by the A&K Travel Group, Crystal is poised to offer travellers unparalleled opportunities for exploration and cultural immersion – both on and off the ship – with industry-leading voyages of discovery across the globe to both iconic and…
“Disney Adventure”, Disney Cruise Line’s first ship to sail in Southeast Asia
Disney Cruise Line announced the name of its Singapore-bound vessel the Disney Adventure, revealed by Disney Cruise Line President Thomas Mazloum at the Destination D23 Event in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. With a name that evokes the very spirit of exploration, the Disney Adventure will take families on a fantastical voyage across a sea of Disney, Pixar…
