Amsterdam has escalated its fight against overtourism in the popular Dutch city by slashing the number of river cruise arrivals by half to just 1150 a year by 2028.
Leading culinary cruise line, Oceania Cruises will launch new Mediterranean voyages next year to tantalize guests to holiday in some of the most breathtaking destinations in Europe.
Cruise is thriving with the number of cruisers in Australasia expected to soar to 1.72 million by 2028 according to the latest report by Cruise Lines International Association.
Engineering experts have reassured the cruise industry that a similar Baltimore catastrophe is unlikely to cripple the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Luxury boutique line, Silversea has broadened its price structure to attract holiday makers looking for last-minute deals and paying voyage only fares – minus flights, transfers and shore excursions.
At 88 years of age, Jacques Pepin has finally decided to "semi-retire" from Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary-focused line. In his place, Oceania has appointed, not one but two Master chefs of France - Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale as executive culinary directors.
To mark the 50th anniversary of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, the luxury line will launch a new super ship, SS Emilie to sail on European rivers in 2026.
World leader in luxury expeditions, French line Ponant will debut new sailings to discover the pristine Antarctic Peninsula to the Falklands including Ross Sea and Chilian Fjords kicking off with the icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot.
MSC’s luxury lifestyle brand, Explora Journeys has commissioned master perfumer Alberto Morillas to create a bespoke scent Mandala Blue to be used in suites and bathroom amenities for guests.