Ponant Explorations Launches New, Sailing-Ship Itinerary to the French Riviera in 2026
Is there any more authentic way of cruising than by sailing ship? You don’t need to know how to sail to get on board a true sailing ship cruise – and in May 2026, French-flagged cruise line Ponant is debuting a brand-new, eight-day along the Côte d’Azur – perhaps one...
AmaWaterways and Smithsonian Journeys Partner on Collection of River Cruises
AmaWaterways’ river cruise ships will host an exclusive collection of 33, Smithsonian-crafted cultural experiences beginning in April 2026. The river cruise line has partnered with Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution on a series of European river cruises that will draw on the Smithsonian’s 175+ year history...
Sober-Curious and Run Clubs: New Tours for Gen Z’s Wellness Trends
Contiki, the ‘social travel’ company for 18-35s, is tapping – or not! – into two top trends for the Gen Z lifestyle, launching the first series of ‘sober-curious’ tours of Britain and Ireland, plus, in a travel company first, European Run Club trips. BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER, 2025 DEPARTURES ON...
New Ways to Explore Celtic Homelands with Brendan Vacations Beginning in 2025
Planning travel to your Celtic roots; a reunion or a trip with a group of friends to Ireland or Scotland? Brendan Vacations, a leading expert in Celtic travel, has unveiled new guided and independent itineraries. New tour highlights include new, guided Women’s Only, Rail Vacation, Private Chauffeur, and multi-generational group...
Riviera River Cruises Offers 50% Discount on 2026 Departures
Riviera River Cruises is now offering a 50% discount on all 2026 European river cruise departures in celebration of the launch of sales for that year, as well as the announcement of a new ship, five new themed itineraries and a new departure exclusively for solo travelers. Through December 15, 2024,...
Seabourn Quest’s 2025 Holiday; 2026 Spring: Down Under, South Pacific, Panama Canal
Now open for sale: ultra-luxury Seabourn Quest launches voyages to Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Polynesia, and the Panama Canal between December 2025 and April 2026. Seabourn Quest will sail a total of 22 itineraries with 46 destinations in 13 countries, including a new series of 10-day voyages sailing...
Missed the Last Eclipse? Cunard Fleet Offering Prime Viewing for 2026 Eclipse
Three ships in the Cunard fleet of British luxury ‘Queens’ ships will be positioned to be in the path of totality for the next solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. And at sea, there’s no light from the surrounding city to interfere with your best view ever of an astronomical...
Seabourn Unveils New 2025-26 Cruises Exploring Japan, Caribbean and More
The ultra-luxury cruise line has announced new sailings including 72 itineraries to over 105 destinations in over 40 countries for its 2025-2026 fall, winter, and spring season on four of its ocean ships. Seabourn’snew itineraries take guests in the lap of the cruise line’s legendary luxury to:· the fall foliage of Japan,· the...