Luxury cruise

Video: Explora Journeys partners with Luxpo for live return of event

New ultra-luxury travel brand Explora Journeys was the headline partner for the first live Luxpo to take place since the pandemic – find out more

Ex-AmaWaterways boss Stuart Perl set to return with new river line

The former Amawaterways managing director will take the lead on a German hotelier’s entrance into the river cruise market as Riverside Luxury Cruises

Ritz-Carlton's new yacht takes to the water: what's it like?

After much delay, Ritz-Carlton’s first yacht Evrima has finally taken to the water. We took a look

Seven Seas Grandeur to feature ‘first-ever’ Faberge Egg at sea

Journey in Jewels will be the first Faberge Egg to permanently reside at sea

Scenic reveals wellness enhancements for Scenic Eclipse II

Scenic Eclipse II will feature several additions when it debuts in April, including new wellness offerings and an extra bar

First Explora Journeys ship to launch from UK after schedule change

Explora I will sail from Southampton rather than Barcelona two months later than planned, the line has announced

Sustainable marine fuels ‘essential’ to cruise industry’s net-zero goals

Despite advancements into achieving net-zero carbon by 2050, a new report highlights the need for development of sustainable fuels

Ponant publishes first annual sustainability report

Ponant’s first sustainability report indicates good progress towards the cruise line’s environmental goals

Ritz-Carlton launches first luxury superyacht

The first of three luxury yachts from the new Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is currently on its maiden voyage

7 luxurious dining destinations on Explora I

Explora Journeys has a bold new vision for dining at sea, and there are a wealth of culinary offerings for clients to enjoy on Explora I

Belmond launches new luxury river ship in France

Coquelicot will sail ’bespoke itineraries’ and take travellers ’deeper into the effervescence’ of Champagne

Regent already looking ahead to 2024/25 with luxury demand 'off the chart'

UK senior director of sales Paul Beale tell TTG the liness forward bookings are ’ahead of the curve’

Destination knowledge 'key' to attracting 'yet-to-cruise' customers

’Go through the itinerary carefully and give potential customers a few snippets of what they can do shoreside,’ said Oceania Cruises director of UK sales Louise Craddock

Silversea to offer agents £215 bonus commission on 2023 sailings

The extra commission applies to new bookings made on any voyage departing in 2023

Regent launches new webinar series to help boost trade revenue

The three-part series will be hosted by the line’s executives and offer ‘actionable, data-driven strategies’ to help agents boost their businesses

Thermal wellness, nutrition and cosmeceuticals: Inside Explora Journeys’ spa

Explora I will boast a spa the size of nearly four tennis courts with its onboard Ocean Wellness concept

Aqua Expeditions returns to the Mekong

The luxury small-ship expedition specialist has resumed operations in Cambodia and Vietnam, with its first post-Covid sailing onboard Aqua Mekong

Four Seasons to enter cruise market with new luxury yacht division

The first vessel is currently being designed in Trieste by shipbuilders Fincantieri, which is slated for delivery in 2025

Silversea to make 24 maiden calls during Endeavour's 2023/24 season

The vessel – which the line acquired from Crystal Cruises in July 2022 – will sail to 116 destinations

Clia confirms 2023 conference dates and location

The event will take place across five different ships next May

Celebrity offers booking incentive and ship visits

The line is giving agents £23 for every Europe 2023 booking they make during Clia Cruise Week, as it restarts trade ship visits

New speakers added to line-up for TTG Luxury Travel Summit

A group of entrepreneurial and inspirational business leaders will take to the stage at the London event

SeaDream offers 21% discount to celebrate 21st anniversary

SeaDream Yacht Club is marking the anniversary by offering savings on select 2022 and 2023 voyages

Agent books couple on two Silversea world cruises

A couple have booked both the 2024 and 2025 world cruises, meaning they will sail with Silversea for 268 days