A deal has been struck for the construction of the already announced sister ship for AmaWaterways’s AmaMagna, with the new vessel to be built in Croatia by Vahali Shipyards.

After a month and half of it sailing the Galapagos Islands, Hermes Mega Catamaran’s owner, Ecuadorian destination management company Via Natura, has released a tantalising look inside the striking superyacht.

SeaDream Yacht Club has unveiled its Spring 2028 Caribbean season, offering 32 new voyages between January and April aboard its recently upgraded mega-yachts, SeaDream I and SeaDream II.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is taking its ‘Pintxos with Uniworld – Bite-Sized Training for Travel Agents’ online, with a series of webinars.

The newest purpose-built expedition vessel from Aurora Expeditions, Douglas Mawson, has successfully completed sea trials, marking a crucial step towards starting its inaugural voyages later this year.

Azamara has announced a slate of food-focused itineraries for late 2025 through early 2026, combining chef-led programs onboard with local tastings ashore in order to highlight the authentic flavors of the world’s most vibrant regions. 

Guests sailing aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth during its maiden Caribbean season from Miami will be able to choose from a collection of new and exclusive shore experiences designed to celebrate the culture, cuisine, and natural beauty of the region.

Antarctica expert Greg Carter, formerly of Chimu Adventures and Albatros Expeditions, is reentering the expedition cruise arena, and with Terra Nova he’s determined to bring back the raw spirit of early exploration.

A decree that would have banned larger cruise ships from calling at Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera has been overturned.

Crystal is offering travellers to explore the world in unparalleled luxury with a new limited-time offer available on select 2025–2027 sailings.

Silversea has launched a major upgrade to its Galápagos Islands offering, with exclusive charter flights and refined pre- and post-cruise experiences to reduce travel time and deepen guest immersion in one of the world’s most treasured ecosystems.

With intentional travel heralded as the latest luxury travel trend, newcomer Pearl Expeditions looks set to hit the mark with its range of adventures that transform guests through deep connections with nature, culture and themselves.