Boat Bike Tours, the leading operator of cruise-and-cycle tours in Europe, has hired Kristen Babis as Sales Development Manager for North America. With bookings from the U.S. and Canada making up the fastest growing segment of Boat Bike Tours' business, Babis will focus on outreach to travel advisors across the two countries to boost awareness of the company's offerings. Based in Amsterdam, Boat … [Read more...]

StarCruises is delighted to announce that Star Voyager will bring laughter to the high seas as internationally acclaimed silent comedy star Tape Face takes the stage for a limited-time performance run from 9 January to 5 February 2026 sailings, during the ship's seasonal deployment from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur (via Port Klang). Best known for his standout appearances on America's Got Talent as … [Read more...]

Uniworld's 'Golden Anniversary' Commemorates Five Decades of Industry Innovation with Exclusive Experiences and Savings. Uniworld Boutique River Cruises celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, marking five decades of transforming the river cruising experience and setting the gold standard for luxury travel on the world's most iconic waterways. Founded in 1976, Uniworld has spent half a century … [Read more...]

With the MXP365 Digital Guest Journey, guests enjoy personalized recommendations powered by MXP AI. The development of the bespoke MXP AI Sales Recommendations Engine is the result of 5 years of hard work by the MXP AI team. Proprietary algorithms developed specifically for the unique requirements of the cruise industry are superior to commonly used LLMs like OpenAI or Gemini. MXP365 AI combines … [Read more...]

Oceania Cruises unveils lavishly reimagined and newly designed suite accommodations aboard Oceania Sonata, the first ship in the highly anticipated Sonata Class, debuting August 2027. Designed with the modern luxury traveler in mind, Oceania Sonata will offer a greater variety and number of suites, with 33% of accommodations dedicated to suites. Measuring 86,000 gross tons, the ship will be … [Read more...]

Aurora Expeditions has appointed Sue Haefner as Director of Trade Marketing, North America, strengthening the company's trade marketing and advisor engagement capabilities across the region. Sue Haefner brings extensive experience in the travel and expedition cruise sector, with a strong background in travel advisor engagement, trade advertising, and strategic partnerships. Her expertise will … [Read more...]

Plus, receive up to £200 per person in onboard credit to spend on experiences, wellness treatments and more. This WAVE Season, HX Expeditions marks an extraordinary milestone: 130 years of pioneering exploration. To celebrate its historic anniversary, HX has launched a special WAVE Season campaign offering exceptional value for both first-time and returning guests, including up to 30% off select … [Read more...]

Oceania Cruises is ushering in a new era of tranquility and sophistication at sea. Effective January 7, 2026, the cruise line will exclusively welcome guests aged 18 and older for all new reservations for future voyages, elevating the onboard ambiance and responding to the preferences of its guests. All existing reservations made prior to January 7, 2026, that include travelers under the age of … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL) has unveiled new images of the first highly anticipated enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay, its private island in the Bahamas – a 1.4-acre pool area featuring an expansive heated pool, Splash Harbor splash pad for young guests, Vibe Shore Club for adults and much more. With a new pier making it even easier for guests to enjoy the island, the Great Life Lagoon, a massive … [Read more...]