Royal Caribbean has marked the first of many milestones for the seventh Oasis Class ship in the fleet. The first piece of steel was cut for the next in the revolutionary Oasis Class lineup of game-changing ships that first redefined the industry more than a decade ago. The soon-to-be-named cruise
Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of its newest ship – Celebrity Xcel – and announced the name of its sixth Edge Series ship – Celebrity Xcite – as the ship’s first piece of steel was cut and construction commenced at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. *All details correct at time of publish (24 October 2025) Celebrity
MSC Group’s Cruise Division has reached another major milestone in its decarbonisation journey, as two of its vessels – MSC World Europa and EXPLORA II – connected to shore power at Valletta’s Grand Harbour. The occasion was marked during a high-level event in Valletta attended by the Prime Minister of Malta,
Atlas Ocean Voyages has revealed its all-new 2027 Arctic Expeditions. This season of discovery is designed to showcase the polar regions at their most majestic. *All details correct at time of publish (23 October 2025) Sailing aboard the line’s purpose-built expedition yachts, these immersive journeys will explore Iceland’s volcanic frontiers,
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced details of its ‘Cruise Champion’ training programmes for frontline travel agents. *All details correct at time of publish (22 October 2025) Two separate hybrid learning courses have been launched: one with a focus on river cruise and the other on
Scenic Group has announced the launch of Scenic Ikon, set to join the Scenic Discovery Yacht Fleet for its inaugural season from April 2028. *All details correct at time of publish (22 October 2025) The company said the exceptional new vessel will redefine ultra-luxury expedition cruising, offering discerning travellers unparalleled
