Emerald Cruises has announced the launch of Emerald Kaia with the departure of its inaugural cruise. The 128-guest superyacht sailed from Limassol, Cyprus, on an 11-day itinerary, calling at Rhodes, Kos, Spetses and Athens. *All details correct at time of publish (15 April 2026) Prior to this, a shakedown voyage
Voyage Store has reinforced its commitment to the UK trade with the introduction of an Agency Advisory Panel. *All details correct at time of publish (15 April 2026) The initiative, developed in collaboration with Virgin Voyages’ UK sales team, is a dedicated forum for First Mates (travel agents) to provide
AmaWaterways has announced its most ambitious expansion to date, growing its global fleet to more than 50 ships by 2032, with 15 new ships in Europe and more than 60% capacity growth beyond the region, including new ships in Africa and Asia. *All details correct at time of publish (15
MSC Cruises has announced the introduction of Sandy Cay, a new luxury private island destination in the Bahamas. The island is located adjacent to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve and is due to open in 2028 to MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys guests. *All details correct at time of publish
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched its latest trade campaign, Suite Escapes, featuring 18 new voyages with savings of up to 50%, presenting agents with a compelling opportunity to drive high-value bookings for 2026. *All details correct at time of publish (13 April 2026) With fares from just £2,710 per
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released its latest report, Cruising for Impact, highlighting the positive impact cruise tourism has on communities and destinations worldwide. *All details correct at time of publish (13 April 2026) The report shows how cruise tourism acts as a powerful driver of opportunity,
