Explora Voyages has unveiled sailings for EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II through to April 2026. Sailings range from shorter journeys of between 6 to 8 nights, to longer voyages of 19 to 21 nights and offer accessible homeports such as Barcelona, Civitavecchia/Rome, Miami or Bridgetown. Travellers will have the opportunity
Azamara has launched festive sailings for solo travellers to Australia, South Africa and the Caribbean, as well as a brand-new Antarctica itinerary. Special solo rates as low as 25-50% off stateroom fares are available on select voyages. Travellers can stack the savings when they invite a friend along through Azamara’s
Viking has announced its newest ocean ship, the 998-guest Viking Vela was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. The traditional float out ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard and is significant because it denotes a ship moving into its
Celebrity Ascent has officially been named at Fort Lauderdale, Miami. The ship was officiated by co-Godmothers, Captain Sandy Yawn, star of Bravo TV’s hit franchise, Below Deck, and her sister Michelle Dunham, Founder of the Jacksonville School for Autism. Also in attendance were the ship’s co-captains Greek brothers Dimitrios and
Celebrity Cruises has opened bookings for new Alaska and Australia itineraries for the 2025-2026 season. The recently announced Summer and Winter programme will comprise 17 ships including Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Summit to the glacier waters of Alaska. And later for her Winter season, Celebrity Edge will sail
Oceania Cruises will host its first annual ‘Culinary Masters’ Cruise’ aboard Marina in October 2024. The ultimate cruise for food lovers, this exclusive sailing will be hosted by Oceania Cruises’ two Master Chefs of France, Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale. The 1,250-guest ship will sail from Valletta, Malta, to Rome
