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Operators confirmed for TTG Expedition Cruise Fest
AE Expeditions and Scenic are among the expedition cruise operators set to take to travel agents’ screens during TTG Expedition Cruise Fest 24-28 November
Julie-Anne Vaughan, travel manager for Oasis Portfolio of Luxury
'My honeymoon launched me on a voyage to become a Silversea top seller'

Julie-Anne Vaughan, travel manager for Oasis Portfolio of Luxury Travel, married 20 years ago. But she admits her honeymoon planning floundered while she was busy launching the exclusive Portfolio suite – which went on to be so successful it was crowned Luxury Travel Retail Business of the Year at the TTG Luxury Travel Awards 2025. 

UK and Europe managing director Chris Townson
Uniworld to launch three new ships on European rivers during 'landmark' 2027
Aqua Expeditions’ 15-suite Aqua Blu ship, meanwhile, will operate a 14-day sailing from Bali to Singapore on behalf of Uniworld
Superyacht Ulyssia
Chenot to launch wellness programmes on ‘world’s largest yacht’
The Swiss-based wellness operator has partnered with Ulyssia, a residential superyacht concept slated to launch in 2029
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Oceania Cruises 'happy with bookings so far' after unveiling winter Med programme
Allura – the sister ship to Vista – will reposition from Miami to Barcelona on 31 March 2027 before its extended season in the Med that runs into spring 2028
AmaWaterways' ship AmaMagna
AmaWaterways orders eight new European river ships for delivery by 2030
The order, once delivered, will double the river line's fleet to more than 40 vessels compared with 2020
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Crystal unveils plans for supporting agents at invite-only event
The luxury cruise line shared updates on enhancing its booking platform, as well as key customer insights, at its marketing training day on Wednesday. 
Ponant's Spirit of Ponant vessel
Ponant promotes 'robust' solos offer and launches new yachting brand to enhance offering to luxury clients
Starting late 2026, the French cruise line will operate 22 ships including new catamaran – Spirit of Ponant II – which will carry up to 10 passengers
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Explora Journeys looks to attract 'yet-to-cruise' customers with debut Asia programme
Between September 2027 and May 2028, Explora III will visit 28 countries including Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia
Claire Dodds
Crystal celebrates 35 years – a landmark worth hailing for a cruise brand that almost didn't make it
Claire Dodd joined a Crystal cruise from Copenhagen to see what the luxury line has to offer its clients in today's highly-competitive market
Nobu Matsuhisa
'At first it was very difficult' – Chef Nobu talks life on Crystal Serenity
Michelin-star chef Nobuyuki (Nobu) Matsuhisa spoke to TTG about the highs and lows of working with the luxury cruise line as it celebrates its 35th anniversary
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Explora Journeys launches package 'bundles' featuring flights, transfers and other services
Luxury line debuts Sky & Sea fares, covering everything guests need from departure to embarkation
The TTG Luxury Travel Awards are back – new venue and categories revealed for 2026
The much-loved afternoon ceremony, hosted once again in association with Silversea, will be back on Friday 6 March
Celebrity Cruises invites agents to start placing deposits for first river holidays next month
Agents can start securing spots for their clients onboard Celebrity’s first river cruises from 3 September
SJ Walker, director of sales at Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages to 'explore' luxury cruise market as Brilliant Lady arrives in UK
SJ Walker, Virgin Voyages’ UK sales director, believes there’s an ’overlap’ with what luxury customers want and what the line offers
Four Seasons Yachts addresses guests after delaying launch of first vessel
Four Seasons I will now make its debut in the Mediterranean next March rather than in the Caribbean
Seabourn and Uniworld combine to offer 'first-ever' ocean and river cruise package
Agents can now book a Venice and the Mediterranean Sea package departing that brings together a Uniworld sailing and a seven-night cruise on Seabourn Quest sailing between Venice and Athens
Panache Cruises makes apprentice 'vow' after hiring three new sales staff to meet soaring demand
The Chorley-based luxury agency’s workforce has grown from a team of 67 to 76 across the UK and US in the last year
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Poll: Tell us what would help you sell more cruise

Our previous Cruise Insight report, published in June, explored the ocean cruise market, examining what it’s like to sell ocean cruise in 2025.

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Crystal partners with Abercrombie & Kent to offer new pre- and post-cruise extensions
The luxury cruise line’s new programme offers a wide range of land-based experiences before and after the voyage. 
A&K Sanctuary unveils new luxury riverboat with ‘palace’ inspiration
Named after the Turkish word for ‘palace’, Nile Seray will make its debut in 2026
Crystal Cruises to refresh suites and public areas on Crystal Symphony
Luxury brand’s ship will go into dry dock for three weeks in November
Aqua Expeditions to deploy its first-ever vessel in East Africa next year
The specialist line believes there are no other ultra-luxury yachts available to book by the cabin in the Seychelles
'How our agency became a top seller for Silversea'
From managing a sausage crisis to clinching record-breaking bookings: how Silversea helped one agent supercharge her sales