Crystal Previews 2028 Voyages Across Fleet
Crystal has revealed summer and autumn 2028 itineraries for Crystal Grace, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, with bookings opening on 28 April 2026.
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MSC Group Reveals Plans for Sandy Cay, a New Private Island Retreat
MSC Group has introduced Sandy Cay, a new private island retreat beside Ocean Cay in The Bahamas. Opening in 2028, it will offer MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys guests an intimate and serene island experience.
HX reports record Antarctica season as guest satisfaction rises
HX Expeditions has reported its strongest Antarctica season on record, citing higher guest satisfaction, increased suite bookings, expanded kayaking and camping capacity, and a series of science and education milestones.
MSC Cruises Starts Final Countdown to Inaugural Alaska Deployment
MSC Cruises is counting down to its inaugural Alaska season as MSC Poesia completes her enhancement programme and prepares to arrive in Seattle. The deployment marks a major expansion of the line’s North American presence.
PONANT Launches 2027 Baltic and North Sea Jazz Cruise Aboard Le Commandant Charcot
Ponant has revealed a 2027 Baltic and North Sea cruise featuring a curated jazz programme, international artists and cultural partnerships, sailing aboard Le Commandant Charcot across Northern Europe destinations.
Oceania Cruises® Reveals the Reinspiration of Oceania Marina™
Oceania Cruises has announced a full reinspiration of Oceania Marina™, due in dry dock in October 2026, with redesigned staterooms, refreshed dining venues and upgraded public spaces under the OceaniaNEXT™ programme.
Cunard Announces 2026 Transatlantic Entertainment Programme for Queen Mary 2
Cunard has announced its 2026 Transatlantic Crossings entertainment programme for Queen Mary 2, featuring Olivier Awards programming, new theatre productions, orchestral concerts, literary events and special celebrations for the ship’s 450th crossing.
Royal Caribbean Group enhances Cruise Loyalty
Royal Caribbean Group has partnered with Bank of America to launch Royal ONE™ and Royal ONE™ Plus, a new tri-branded credit card range across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea.
Oceania Cruises Unveils First Floating Pastry Academy
Oceania Cruises has unveiled a three-year floating pastry academy with The Butter Book, aimed at more than 200 chefs and designed to strengthen onboard pastry training, standards and career progression.
Norwegian Luna Officially Christened in Miami
Norwegian Cruise Line christens Norwegian Luna in Miami ahead of Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda sailings through 2027.