Crystal has announced two key milestone dates in the construction of the first new ship scheduled for delivery in May 2028. This is the first new build for the brand in 25 years and under the ownership of Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group. *All details correct at time of publish
Escorted tour operator Travelsphere has unveiled a new 10-night Arctic tour and cruise as part of its 2026 programme. *All details correct at time of publish (13 October 2025) The ‘Arctic Explorer – Land of the Polar Bear’ itinerary includes visits to Oslo and Longyearbyen in Svalbard, before a seven-night
Cruise.co.uk has launched a new scheduled payment option, allowing customers to spread the cost of their cruise on a monthly basis. *All details correct at time of publish (13 October 2025) The option, available on an interest-free basis, applies to all cruise and package holidays offered by the online travel
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The Scenic Group has announced that the float-out of the newest Emerald Star-Ship in the Emerald Cruises fleet, Emerald Astra, was successfully held at Scenic Group’s shipyard in Turnu Severin, Romania. *All details correct at time of publish (13 October 2025) The company said Emerald Astra is set to elevate
Travel specialist cruise.co.uk has launched a collection of no-fly cruise and stay packages, departing in 2026 and 2027. *All details correct at time of publish (10 October 2025) The itineraries, ranging from 25 to 29 nights, sail from Southampton, taking in destinations including New York, Washington, Boston and Nashville in
