Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has opened applications for its returning ‘Cruise Champion’ training programmes. All details correct at time of publication (14 September 2026) Two separate hybrid learning courses will launch for frontline agents: one with a focus on river cruise and the other on expedition cruise. Almost 80
Royal Caribbean celebrated the official start of construction of the fifth Icon Class cruise ship with a keel-laying ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. All details correct at time of publication (15 September 2026) During the celebration, the first major building block of steel was placed in
NatGeo-Lindblad Expeditions, the pioneer of modern expedition cruising, is offering travellers savings of £1,500 per person on select 2027 expeditions. The offer applies to qualifying bookings made between 15th September and 4th November 2026. All details correct at time of publication (15 September 2026) National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions offers travellers a
River cruise operator VIVA Cruises has launched dedicated coach departures for its three-night ‘Advent on the Rhine’ and four-night ‘City Hopping Netherlands’ sailings. All details correct at time of publication (14 September 2026) The departures, on November 14 for ‘City Hopping Netherlands’ and on December 14, 2026, for ‘Advent on
MSC Cruises’ latest flagship, MSC World Asia, has successfully completed her final sea trials, as part of the preparations for her delivery on 25 November 2026. All details correct at time of publication (14 September 2026) The final trials took place in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of
Virgin Voyages has completed its biggest UK and Ireland trade activation to date, welcoming more than 1,200 First Mates (travel agents) onboard Valiant Lady this summer. All details correct at time of publication (14 September 2026) The ‘Valiant Lady UK Summer Tour 2026’ took place throughout August, calling at Dublin,
