Royal Caribbean’s next Icon Class ship, Hero of the Seas, has officially floated for the first time. *All details correct at time of publish (8 September 2026) The milestone, achieved at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, marks the latest phase of construction for the newest Royal Caribbean ship ahead of its August 2027 debut in Miami. As part of
Celestyal has introduced a dedicated kids’ club programme onboard Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery, offering age-specific activities for children aged three to 16. *All details correct at time of publication (8 September 2026) Following a successful trial across both ships during summer 2026, the programme will operate on select sailings
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed its 2027 RiverView conference will go on sale on September 16 at 11am. The event, which is marking its 15th anniversary, will take place from March 5-8 and is open to all CLIA member agents. *All details correct at time of publication (7 September 2026)
River cruise operator VIVA Cruises has launched a limited-time ‘Autumn Getaway’ flight credit offer. *All details correct at time of publication (7 September 2026) Valid on new bookings made until September 30, 2026, guests will receive a £100 credit on cruises of three or four nights, or £200 for voyages
Royal Caribbean is giving travel agents the chance to win a place aboard Wonder of the Seas as part of a new Club Royal competition running from 1st September to 5th October 2026. *All details correct at time of publication (3 September 2026) The Wonder Your Way to a Perfect
Riviera Travel is encouraging agents to capitalise on early demand for 2027 solo departures, as trade bookings for its dedicated solo programme continue to deliver impressive double-digit growth. *All details correct at time of publication (4 September 2026) Year-to-date results show solo bookings made through the trade have increased by
