By Isabella Rocha
Lisbon-based reporter covering ocean and river cruising, port infrastructure and the maritime tourism industry.
VIVA Cruises adds gourmet gift boxes to 2028 Boutique bookings
VIVA Cruises is sweetening 2028 Boutique bookings with gourmet gift boxes valued up to €100. The offer covers intimate river cruises on VIVA
Seabourn's Earth & Ocean philosophy redefines destination dining
Seabourn has elevated its Earth & Ocean restaurant concept into a comprehensive culinary philosophy. The initiative emphasizes local sourcin
Atlas Adventurer offers air credits for 2029 Africa voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages' new luxury expedition yacht, Atlas Adventurer, is offering air credits up to $6,000 per suite for its 2029 Africa saili
Norwegian Bella opens bookings for 2028 Mediterranean season
Norwegian Cruise Line has opened bookings for Norwegian Bella, the final Prima Class ship, with seven-day Mediterranean itineraries from Bar
Royal Caribbean and Mastercard launch APAC cruise savings
Royal Caribbean and Mastercard have teamed up to offer up to 10% savings on select cruises booked through APAC trade partners. The promotion
A&K Sanctuary's Nile Seray to debut with Egyptian culinary program
A&K Sanctuary's new riverboat Nile Seray launches in November with a four-night Luxor-Aswan itinerary. The vessel features a culinary progra
Mitsui Ocean Cruises bundles free airfare with 2027 Japan cherry blossom voyage
Mitsui Ocean Cruises is offering free return flights from Australia for a seven-night cherry blossom cruise in April 2027. The voyage aboard
River cruising outpaces ocean sector as boutique itineraries win travelers
River cruises are outpacing ocean cruising with 5% annual growth. Smaller ships, city-center docking, and immersive itineraries attract youn
Regent Seven Seas Prestige adds exclusive tasting and pairing program
Regent Seven Seas Cruises introduces four exclusive tasting experiences aboard Seven Seas Prestige, including Champagne and caviar rituals.
Holland America's 2028 Canada/New England season boosts Montreal calls
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Canada and New England season, with the reimagined Zuiderdam making its debut in the r
Virgin Voyages expands dining with chef collaborations
Virgin Voyages has partnered with chefs Rashida Holmes and Brad Farmerie to introduce new Caribbean and Mediterranean-inspired dining across
Royal Caribbean unveils year-round Europe sailings for 2028-29
Royal Caribbean introduces its first year-round European schedule for 2028-29, spanning seven ships. Rhapsody of the Seas leads with winter