Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas is almost ready for its debut with a five-day sea trial in the open sea. The milestone took place just 10 weeks ahead of the new ship’s homecoming party and official introduction in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, in July 2024. More than 900
Exciting offers on Swiss river cruises with Riviera Travel this August. The cruise line said that August can be a wonderful time of year to visit Switzerland; the days are long and the weather is warm, with no humidity higher up in the mountains thanks to the altitude. Summer is
Online cruise specialist cruise.co.uk has reported that shorter cruises of two to six nights are proving increasingly popular, outselling longer departure options. Shorter cruises are cited as “an accessible choice for new-to-cruise guests to experience an escape at sea.” They are available with a range of cruise lines departing from
HX has unveiled a new Northern Norway itinerary, set to launch in January 2026 at the peak of the aurora season: “Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition Under the Northern Lights.” Alex McNeil, SVP Expeditions Product and Guest Experience said: “Since our first expedition in 1896 in Norway, HX has helped
Scenic Eclipse is receiving dry dock updates ahead of her Mediterranean season. Key changes include upgrades to Senses Spa and the wellness offering and updates to the Yacht Club. Enhancements include a new KLAFS relaxation room with ocean views, infrared sauna seats, three salt therapy and three heated relaxation loungers.
Celestyal and Visit Qatar are offering travel agents the chance to win tickets to this year’s Qatar Goodwood Festival. To claim a ticket, agents need to book any Celestyal 2024/2025 ‘Desert Days’ cruise, from now up to May 31. They then need to email their booking details to tradesupport@celestyal.com to
