10+ hour, 48+ min ago   (754+ words) Silversea's 2027 Mediterranean season is built around a simple premise: less time in transit, more time in port. With five ocean ships in the region and voyages from seven to 55-plus days to over 100 destinations, your clients have the luxury of…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (478+ words) A 119-year-old wood-fired steam engine is about to power a new chapter in Australian cruising, with PS Australian Star preparing to depart Echuca on its maiden overnight voyage on 18 September 2026. The new paddlesteamer has completed its testing and trials ahead…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (400+ words) Travelmarvel will introduce its first-ever, purpose-built ocean ship in April 2029, an ice-class premium small ship designed exclusively for the brand to own its itineraries from end-to-end. Here's what we know so far. The as-yet-unnamed newbuild will be the first seagoing…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (733+ words) Travellers who prefer not to make small talk before their morning workout will soon have another option at sea: a gym all to themselves. Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed its first private in-suite fitness studio, to be housed within…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (447+ words) Princess Cruises has officially launched its 2026-27 Australian summer season with the arrival of Crown Princess in Sydney Harbour, leading a four-ship deployment of 62 departures across 42 unique itineraries. Crown Princess arrived in to Sydney Harbour on 2 September 2026 to kick off the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (394+ words) Explorations by Norwegian has officially departed Rome, with more than 650 Australians among the guests boarding the cruise ship, Regatta, for a 370-plus day voyage spanning 220 ports, 62 countries and six continents. The inaugural sailing left Rome on 1 September, marking the launch…...

2+ week, 10+ hour ago   (726+ words) Crystal has spent the past year proving that ultra-luxury cruising doesn't stand still. From the only Nobu restaurant at sea to a dedicated Melbourne-based Reservations Team, here are five reasons your discerning clients should consider Crystal ultra-luxury cruises right now....

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (348+ words) Travelmarvel has released a Fly Free Europe sale offering free return airfares on select 2027 river cruises, bookable until 16 September or until sold out. Australians booking one of Travelmarvel‘s featured 2027 Europe river cruises will get their return economy airfare thrown…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (431+ words) AmaWaterways has opened 2028 reservations for Australian and New Zealand travellers, adding new ships AmaMaria on the Rhine and AmaGaia on Portugal's Douro to take its fleet to 38. The 2028 program brings two new vessels across two rivers, a new France itinerary…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago   (313+ words) Royal Caribbean has opened bookings on new holidays for the newly amplified Ovation of the Seas and Navigator of the Seas as part of its expanded 2027-28 Australian summer season. The amplified Ovation of the Seas sails into Brisbane for 2027-28, joining…...