Cruise

Elegant Resorts shares plans for agent fam trips after brand makeover

The luxury tour operator has confirmed it will be hosting more fam trips this year as part of its trade commitment.

Cruise line rips up rule book with 'new style' fam

The line will host agent groups on a destination-focused fam, as well as a learning academy at sea later this year, sales director Hayley Moore tells TTG

Watch: Introducing Disney's newest cruise ship

We take a look at Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship taking Disney fans on a luxurious new adventure in the Caribbean

ROL Cruise contacted by ‘five or six’ agencies about new employee ownership model

The Colchester-based cruise specialist announced in November it had become employee-owned, with Rosie Cairns assuming the role of chief executive and Sarah Wikevand taking up the position of managing director

Ambassador merges with French cruise operator to create new group with larger fleet

The no-fly cruise company will launch its debut fly-cruise programme this winter with sailings from three Caribbean homeports – Barbados, Martinique and Curacao

Lindblad Expeditions aims to strengthen UK market position with dedicated brochure

The expedition line, which launched a collaboration with National Geographic more than 20 years ago, appointed Fred Holidays as it general sales agent in September

The key ships launching in 2025 – and how agents can get on them

TTG approached travel’s ocean and river lines late last year to find out how agents could get onboard the new vessels launching in 2025. Here’s what they had to say

Lindblad Expeditions

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The inside scoop on P&O Cruises' latest Shine at Sea event

New-to-cruise agent Connie Willis, travel consultant at Delmar World in Wrexham, shares her learnings from the cruise line’s dedicated training event

Riviera Travel to pay agents commission on wider range of elements in 2025

Starting 1 January, the operator now pays commission on single supplements, upgrades, extra baggage, pre-booked seats and priority boarding bookings

NCLH creates new luxury role ahead of fleet expansion

The global cruise company has made the hire as part of a leadership restructuring

'It's a great alternative to a city break': behind the scenes on the TTG Riviera Fest fam

Join a group of lucky agents on Riviera Travel’s Burgundy, The River Rhone and Provence sailing onboard the Lord Byron, and discover their highlights and key selling tips

Ambassador ships to host 600 agents in 2025

The no-fly UK cruise line is hosting 12 ship visits at six regional ports across the UK in 2025, which trade partners can apply to join now

'These expedition cruises are ideal for teens,' say operators

Are expedition cruises a suitable holiday choice for families with teens? Operators tell Harry Kemble that yes, they are

Tui reports footfall surge following Scottish store reopening

The shop reopened on 6 December in the Scottish town of Kilbride, around 11 miles south of Glasgow

InteleTravel agent nets £100,000+ cruise booking from psychic group

Christine Etheridge’s mega booking with Royal Caribbean now stands at £103,598, but could yet rise further

Self-styled 'lord' found guilty of £400,000 cruise voucher Ponzi scam

Richard Lester defrauded 184 people of more than £400,000 through his Ponzi-style cruise miles scheme between 2009 and 2013, and used aliases – including Lord Lester – to evade justice

Windstar to homeport ship in the UK for the first time in 2026

Star Pride to operate five ex-London cruises to Belgium, France and Norway’s fjords during May 2026

Explora Journeys' Anna Nash: 'I’ve always had a deep respect for travel partners'

As luxury cruise continues to grow, Explora Journeys new president knows she has a challenging and fulfilling time ahead

10 things to remember when selling cruise this year

Experts lay out their tips and tricks to maximise cruise sales in 2025 as the industry gathers in Windsor for the Clia Forum to reflect on another successful – and potentially record-breaking – year for the sector

Plans for 'disastrous' Mexican cruise tax pushed back after sector hits out

Mexico’s federal government had planned to implement a $42 fee for each cruise passenger arriving into the country from 1 January – three times the average cost at Caribbean ports – but has now postponed the levy for six months

Royal's Gerard Nolan: 'Listening to agents is a key priority for me'

Royal Caribbean’s new EMEA vice-president, Gerard Nolan, tells TTG’s Harry Kemble how he is ready to engage with the trade every day

AE Expeditions unveils ship visits and fam trips for 2025

The expedition cruise line plans to invite 150 UK and Irish agents on its fleet next year and give them the same experiences customers have

'Quality over quantity': How GoCruise & Travel finds new agents with the right 'vibe'

Of the 17 new members Colin Martin-Weekes has brought into the business this year, seven were ’complete novices’ with no travel experience whatsoever – he shares with TTG the secrets of his success