Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has made a number of announcements and updates at its annual conference in Southampton. *All details correct at time of publish (5 June 2026) Over 800 delegates from across the trade heard from Andy Harmer, Managing Director UK & Ireland, who confirmed:
MSC Cruises is marking six months until the first sailing of MSC World Asia, the line’s highly anticipated new flagship, and has announced the ship will be officially named on 28 November 2026 in Le Havre, France. *All details correct at time of publish (5 June 2026) As the latest
Valiant Lady has returned to service following a two-week dry dock, with a series of onboard updates including new dining, refreshed venues and more than 20 new Happenings events (onboard programming). *All details correct at time of publish (5 June 2026) The ship is sailing in the Mediterranean this summer
Marella Cruises, TUI’s UK cruise line, is bringing back its trade-wide incentive, ‘Make it on Marella 2027’ for its third consecutive year in a row. *All details correct at time of publish (4 June 2026) As part of the campaign, 23 lucky agents who make the most bookings for the ocean cruise line can win
Exodus Adventure Travels has launched two brand-new Arctic adventures as part of its curated collection of specialist tours. *All details correct at time of publish (4 June 2026) These are journeys designed not just to visit a destination but to experience it differently – through expert-led, immersive, and often once-in-a-lifetime perspectives that set
AE Expeditions has announced an exclusive “Companions Travel Free” opportunity on select small ship voyages, enjoying exceptional value on unforgettable expedition travel experiences. *All details correct at time of publish (4 June 2026) Depending on the destination, the offer allows a second traveller to sail at no extra cost, making
