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Cunard launches 195 new voyages, visiting 115 destinations across the globe

June 2, 2025154 Views

Cunard has unveiled its latest program of extraordinary voyages with 195 new itineraries across its iconic fleet, visiting 115 destinations in 32 countries between April 2027 and January 2028. The new itineraries include 93 UNESCO World Heritage sites. With 18 overnight port calls and 33 late-evening departures, the new program offers guests even more opportunities to explore the world. Among the highlights are four maiden calls for Queen Anne, including Sorrento in Italy and La Rochelle in France, as well as a maiden call for Cunard when Queen Mary 2 sails to Charlottetown in Canada. Queen Victoria will also enjoy a first visit to Riga, Latvia, with Queen Elizabeth enjoying maiden calls to Trieste in It...

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First time cruisers driving the cruise industry

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May 24, 2025163 Views

New 2025 State of the Cruise Industry report shows cruising is a vibrant tourism sector growing steadily to meet rising consumer demand and delivering significant global economic impact Latest trends in cruising reveal a dynamic sector driven by a breadth of experiences The cruise industry continues to attract passengers of all ages, with Gen-X and Millennials leading the way. From family-friendly adventures to high-end cultural journeys, cruise lines are continuously innovating to fulfill the aspirations of global travelers. Steady and responsible industry growth continues with 37.7 million cruise passengers projected in 2025 and consumers showing strong intent to cruise – 82% of cruisers will cruise again and 68% of international travelers are considering taking their first...

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“Alaska Is Ready” as the first ship of the season departs April 26

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March 30, 2025398 Views

Holland America Line ready to launch epic Alaska season featuring glaciers, national parks, wildlife and destination dining Holland America Line, a leader in Alaska cruising, is kicking off its season Saturday, April 26. Six Holland America Line ships will head to the splendors of Alaska in 2025, sailing roundtrip from Seattle, Washington, roundtrip from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and between Vancouver and Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska. Holland America Line continues to grow its love for Alaska this season with enhancements to the shipboard and overland experiences. Holland America Line guests will have access to many of Alaska's bucket-list experiences, including visiting majestic Glacier Bay, hiking in Mendenhall Glacier National Recreation Area, chance encounters with th...

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Oceania Cruises announces its 2027 around the world cruise aboard Vista

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March 17, 2025724 Views

Embark on a sweeping world journey visiting more than 100 ports in 46 countries across six continents Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is redefining luxury global exploration with its 2027 Around the World cruise. The highly anticipated voyage will span 180 days, visiting more than 100 ports across 46 countries and six continents aboard one of the line's newest ships, Vista. Bookings for this once-in-a-lifetime voyage are available beginning March 12. Setting sail from Miami on January 6, 2027, the 1,200-guest ship will embark on a transformative journey offering a carefully crafted itinerary that fosters enriching connections to diverse cultures, history, landscapes, and cuisine. Over the course of the six advent...

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Cruise through the route of the Vikings

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February 16, 2025314 Views

Castles, Fjords and ancient lochs to headline Seabourn's 2025 Northern Europe season Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, is offering an extraordinary line-up of Northern Europe itineraries for the summer 2025 cruise season. From May to August 2025, Seabourn Sojourn will embark on a series of captivating voyages across The British Isles, Norwegian Fjords and Iceland Coast. Seabourn Sojourn will visit more than 40 destinations in 12 countries on nine itineraries ranging from seven to 24 days. With departures from Dover (London), England; Reykjavik, Iceland; and Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland, guests can explore the mystical lochs of Scotland, chase the midnight sun in Norway's northern reaches, and experi...

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Cruise tourism market to grow handsomely due to strong economic recovery

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February 7, 2025263 Views

The cruise industry's growth is driven by its ability to provide passengers with one-of-a-kind travel experiences, making it a standout player in the broader travel industry. Cruises offer enclave tourism, allowing passengers to explore multiple destinations while enjoying the comfort and convenience of their floating hotel. With ever growing interest and AI redefining market landscape, the global cruise tourism market size is estimated to grow by USD 29.76 billion from 2025-2029, according to a leading global technology research and advisory company, Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.8% during the forecast period. Strong global economic recovery is driving market growth, with a trend towards growing number of repositioning cruises. However, rising environmenta...

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Azamara cruises announces longest world cruise yet

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January 10, 2025252 Views

188 nights, 5 continents, 37 countries and 103 unforgettable destinations Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days, is excited to reveal details and open reservations for its 2027 World Cruise aboard Azamara Quest. This extraordinary 188-night journey around the globe explores 37 countries, 103 destinations, and 5 continents. This once-in-a-lifetime cruise combines Azamara's signature intimate small-ship experience with visits to some of the world's most celebrated cities, including Sydney, Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York, Amsterdam, and Stockholm. Departing from San Francisco on January 5, 2027, the World Cruise will head to Hawaii before turning south to Polynesia (Bora Bora, Tahiti, Samo...

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3 surprising trends shaping cruise vacations

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January 3, 2025282 Views

The 2025 wave season is here and travelers are flocking to cruise ships to escape the winter blues. New data from Squaremouth, leading travel insurance marketplace in US, reveals the top trends for this year's wave season, along with expert tips for travelers setting sail in 2025. Travel Insurance is Trending Travelers are jumping at the chance to set sail this season, and they're opting to do it carefree. Of the travelers planning to cruise this wave season and beyond, an impressive 74% are insuring their trips—up from just 38% in 2024. Cruisers' top concerns for 2025 include illness or injury while at sea, trip cancellations, and medical evacuation coverage. More R&R, Less Adventure While 2024 was the year of adventure travel, 2025 is all about rest and relaxation. O...

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Carnival forecasts robust 2025 bookings as cruise demand booms

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December 22, 2024276 Views

Cruise operator Carnival Corp forecast strong bookings for 2025 ahead of the busy summer travel season, riding the wave of strong spending on experiences even as prices increase, sending its shares up about 5% on Friday. The resilient demand for cruise vacations also helped Carnival post better-than-expected profit and sales for the fourth quarter, but the company forecast annual profit below estimates due to rising input costs and advertising spending. "2025 is shaping up to be another banner year, with yield growth expected to far outpace historical growth rates and again exceed unit cost growth," CEO Josh Weinstein said in a statement. The 2,052-passenger Carnival Imagination is anchored off the coast of Half Moon Cay, a private Bahamian island available to Carnival Cruis...

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NCL brings more industry first offerings to cruise travel

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December 20, 2024330 Views

Guests will have more to do and more to enjoy with the world's first-ever immersive cinema and dining offering at sea, 'Silver Screen Bistro,' to premiere exclusively aboard Norwegian Breakaway, and a brand-new outdoor venue, 'Horizon Park,' to debut on both ships Norwegian Bliss' updates begin Jan. 17, 2025 prior to launching her Caribbean Season, while Norwegian Breakaway's enhancements to start on Feb. 19, 2025 before commencing a series of immersive European itineraries Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced that Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway and will each undergo significant updates to offer more onboard guest experiences, including a brand-new cinema and dining experience, Silver Screen Bistro; a new outdoor recreational...