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Mundy Cruising launches new cruise and rail collection

Trips combine luxury cruises with iconic train journeys around the globe

Clia RiverView to return to Budapest next year hosting six ships

It will feature sessions, ship visits, a trade fair, break-out training sessions and overnight onboard stays and will run from 8 to 10 March.

Royal Caribbean aiming to double trade educational programme next year

Aaron Langford, the line’s UK and Ireland senior sales director, made the pledge the day after Royal Caribbean International launched its new trade loyalty programme Upper Deck

P&O Cruises facing threat of legal action over Ventura sickness claims

The line introduced additional protocols, including delaying embarkation by up to seven hours ahead of Ventura’s 25 May departure, to try to reduce the spread of infection on the ship

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s new ship sets sail on maiden voyage

The luxury brand’s second yacht has officially set sail with a seven-night voyage from Monte Carlo to Rome

New Norway zero-emissions rules 'are a victory for those who didn't invest in greener future'

Norway will now punish cruise ships that do not comply with strict zero-emission rules by 2032 to protect its World Heritage fjords but not everyone is happy with the decision

Veteran homeworker bags £125,000 cruise booking after parking retirement

Neil Smith, who has been in travel for more than 30 years, more than 25 of which have been with Vertical Travel Group, secured the booking after deciding not to retire when travel rebounded following the pandemic

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Expedition Cruise Network names Monty Halls and Tudor Morgan as speakers for debut conference

The two-day conference will feature a programme of trade meetings, seminar content and panel discussions, networking opportunities and Expedition Cruise Awards

Explora Journeys' ‘industry-first policies’ pay off for trade relations

The MSC Group-owned luxury cruise line is determined to support agents as it prepares to launch its second ship, Explora II, in September

Norway to enforce strict zero-emissions rules on cruise ships by 2032

The new regulations which come into effect on 1 January 2026 won’t impact larger cruise vessels until 2032 due to the lack of technology currently available

Disney Cruise Line diverts ship away from climate protests in Amsterdam

The line is one of several that has been forced to amend itineraries with Amsterdam calls in recent weeks

APT hands promotions to Robin Griffiths and Becky Baumbach

From 2 September, Robin Griffiths and Becky Baumbach will take up the roles of national partnerships manager and national sales manager respectively

'Micro cruises' setting new standards in luxury expedition travel

The expedition cruise line’s ships have a capacity of just 12 guests.

Royal Caribbean signs deal with shipbuilder to build fourth Icon vessel

The ship is scheduled for delivery to Royal Caribbean International in 2027, but the agreement with the Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku is subject to conditions

Tui River Cruises offers up five Nile sailings in first trade incentive

The line’s first trade incentive – ’Make it on Tui River Cruises’ – will give a handful of agents the chance to experience its newly refurbished Nile ship Tui Al Horeya

The out-of-this-world cruise trend that is inspiring new sailings

Solar eclipses may be rare events, but increasing numbers of cruise lines, big and small, are designing itineraries to chase down the celestial action

Celestyal to operate 'non-commercial' sailings in place of axed Red Sea cruises

Celestyal Journey’s maiden Arabian Gulf season now comprises of nine seven-night Desert Days sailings between November 2024 and March 2025, with the option to embark in either Doha, Abu Dhabi or Dubai

Travel facing race against time to get ready for new EU border rules

For many travellers, 10 November will be the day Brexit gets real; TTG explores the ins and outs of the new EU border rules set to take affect in November

Ambassador forced to divert another ship due to Extinction Rebellion protest

The line confirmed Ambience will dock in IJmuiden rather than Amsterdam to avoid the climate protest on Monday 26 August

Royal’s new agent rewards programme to pay up to £500 per booking

Starting 3 September, the line will pay out up to £500 per booking via the new Upper Deck programme as well as a standard £10 for each group booking an agent makes

Windstar Cruises unveils first look at new Star Seeker ship

The luxury cruise line will launch its seventh ship in January 2026.

Carnival Cruise Line strikes deal with Northern Irish tour operator

The partnership means agents can use Travel Solutions’ platforms to book the Carnival Corporation brand’s packages for their customers

Ambassador renews ORCA charity partnership with new itinerary programme

The 2025/26 will see ocean conservationists join Ambience for 11 itineraries and Ambition for 10, the line confirmed