Cruise

Kid-free cruising: why adult-only cruises are red-hot right now

As cruising continues to diversify, adult-only ships aren’t shrinking the market, they’re redefining it, says Virgin Voyages' UK sales director

Celebrity's Michael Young-Richards joins Crystal as key account manager

Crystal has hired Michael Young-Richards as key account manager for the UK and Ireland, as part of its longterm commitment to supporting its trade partners

Amadeus River Cruises launches 2027 programme early in response to 'increased customer demand'

The European river cruise line has unveiled next year’s programme, which features a brand new ship and additional shore excursions.

This year's most exciting ship launches – and how agents can get on them

TTG approached travel's many ocean and river cruise lines to find out how agents can get onboard the new vessels launching in 2026 – here’s what they had to say

Norwegian Cruise Line puts biggest ship yet on sale ahead of 2027 Europe debut

At approximately 344 metres and 169,000 gross tonnes, Norwegian Aura will be able to accommodate 3,840 guests at double occupancy – around 10% more than sisters Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Luna

Trafalgar adds third river ship to help agents unlock 'longer, higher-value bookings'

Trafalgar Harmonie will sail a new eight-day Seine itinerary – 'designed for travel agents' – that will debut in April 2027

Peaks trends exposing clients' US uncertainties while underlining cruise's meteoric rise, say agents

High-value family bookings, demand for US alternatives and cruise all on the rise during the early stages of peaks, agents tell TTG, as turn of year trading gets off to a solid start

Scenic and Emerald hires Sani/Ikos RSM Leiza Sullivan as new sales manager

Sullivan, who has previously held roles with APT, Avalon Waterways and Jet2holidays, will look after agents in the Midlands and the north

'Adventurous' enquiries for Japan and US offer cruise agents hope following stuttering start to wave

Demand for 'adventurous' destinations is keeping cruise specialists interested even though booking levels across the board are generally lower than in previous years

Agent poll: how is peaks going for you so far? And how do your sales compare with last year's?

A recent TTG survey suggested agents were heading into peak with optimism – one month on, have these positive predictions translated into strong booking levels?

Gold Medal claims soaring peaks sales following recruitment drive and 'continual' digital enhancements for agents

Gold Medal Travel Group has appointed 17 staff to new roles within its brands' sales teams and improved its digital tools in the run up to peaks 2026

Princess Cruises expands 2027 Europe programme with extra ship offering ex-UK sailings

The cruise line has increased its ex-UK departures following strong agent demand and added its 'most immersive European voyage ever'

Uniworld to make 'huge investment' in trade partners with major fam trip plans

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled plans to host a minimum of 500 UK travel agents throughout 2026

Cruise.co.uk partners with Hays IG member to sell its cruise-and-stay packages

The new distribution channel will initially run through Not Just Travel but there are plans to expand it at a later date

Agents join Ambassador Cruise Line's five-night fam trip to 'truly understand' line's offering

Agents joined the five-night Canals and Cultures of Hamburg and Amsterdam itinerary on 29 November

Seabourn and Uniworld to offer higher room categories and longer itineraries for 2027 sailings

Agents will now be able to book Seabourn and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises's expanded itineraries for 2027

Orient Express reveals new sailing yacht itineraries for 2027 ahead of spring launch

The luxury brand announced earlier this year that its first yacht, Orient Express Corinthian, would be heading to Europe and the Mediterranean in March 2026 to begin its inaugural season.

Six key cruise talking points every agent needs to be aware of heading into 2026

What made cruise tick over the past 12 months? And what should agents be bearing in mind going into 2026? Six key talking points caught TTG's eye at this week's Clia Forum

TTG launches Top Peaks Deals hub with all the latest offers and incentives

The move follows feedback from our agent audience, after a survey of 100 agents found 99% would utilise a round-up of top special offers and incentives from suppliers during peaks.

Utilising TTG's existing Noticeboard platform, our Top Peaks Deals hub will feature offers uploaded directly by suppliers themselves, segmented into cruise, tour operators, hotels and resorts and “other” supplier offers.

Dame Irene Hays raises 'possibility' of Hays Travel acquiring another OTA next year

In late July 2025, Hays Travel bought Victoria Travel Group to spearhead its expansion into the online cruise selling market

Crystal Symphony: everything travel agents need to know about this luxury cruise ship

One of the latest in a series of TTG Luxury Journeys saw agents take to the water with Crystal, sampling some of the finest restaurants and suites at sea as they sailed the Mediterranean

National Geo-Lindblad hosts first ever fam trip for UK agents ahead of Alaska expansion

The cruise operator took nine agents to the Galapagos in November as it prepares to evolve its offerings in the Last Frontier

Agency secures further £2.75m to drive international expansion

Panache Cruises to open new offices in Canada and Australia next year, and invest in strengthening its Chorley-based head office team

Watch: Behind the scenes on the TTG Luxury Journey with Crystal

One of the latest TTG Luxury Journeys saw six agents take to the water with Crystal, sampling some of the finest restaurants and suites at sea