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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

New charity supporting young adults with cancer set up by agency's marketing lead

Clare Sacco decided to set up the Embers charity because she felt there was a ’gap’ in the support for young adults with terminal cancer after searching for resources and networks when she received her devastating news last year

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

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

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

Clia to host agent webinar ahead of new EU border rules taking effect

The trade body will welcome its agent members to hear about updates on the EU’s Entry-Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) at the 16 September webinar

Extinction Rebellion calls for ‘immediate end to the cruise industry’ as new ship targeted

Royal Caribbean International’s Serenade of the Seas has become the latest cruise ship to be targeted by climate activists across northern Europe this summer

These agents found the recipe to success for new-to-cruise bookings

If the range of cruises out there seems mind-boggling, you are not alone. Abigail Healy tracks down expert cruise sellers to share stories of how they found first timers their ideal match

Jet2.com inks flight supply deals with Fred Olsen and Princess

Passengers who book 2025 Mediterranean fly-cruises with both lines next year can choose from five UK airports

Ambassador becomes latest line to be targeted by climate action groups

The line has apologised to guests affected by its decision to dock in IJmuiden on Sunday (18 August) due to climate activists protesting in Amsterdam

Cruise lines race to replace Bermuda and Puerto Rico calls as Ernesto approaches

The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) confirmed a hurricane watch is in effect for the British island territory of Bermuda

Virgin Voyages taps demand for eclipse cruises with new programme

The adults-only cruise line’s new range of ’marvellous voyages’ will coincide with an expected total eclipse on 12 August 2026

'Cruise has to demonstrate to the communities it visits it's doing the right thing'

MSC Cruises’ vice president of sustainability and ESG, Linden Coppell, talks TTG through the line’s latest sustainability achievements, including the use of liquefied natural gas

Virgin Voyages' UK sailings, special offers and new itineraries In The Spotlight

Hear all about Virgin Voyages’ ex-UK sailings this summer, a special promotion you can offer clients and the raft of new itineraries available, in this new Virgin Voyages In The Spotlight video

Virgin Voyages: 'Resilient Lady is nearly here!'

SJ Walker, director of sales at Virgin Voyages, talks about the line’s third ship’s debut in Portsmouth

New agency boss says late mum 'answered his prayers to find a new site'

Former on-the-road sales manager Wayne Beard opened Pure Joy Escapes in September 2023 and business was booming until it was hit by a structural issue with the chapel where the agency was based

Cruise lines told to use economic might to become clean fuel 'pioneers'

Lobby group Transport & Environment called for ’faster and more stringent climate requirements’ for cruise lines to help achieve environmental goals in a report published on Thursday (8 August)

Travel Counsellors seeks experts to 'empower' new-to-cruise agents

The homeworking giant has launched its Set Sail programme and is looking to appoint cruise experts to support both seasoned cruise experts as well as new-to-cruise agents

Crystal Cruises to 'enhance' trade tools following launch of new booking engine

The ultra-luxury cruise line launched its new booking engine on 1 August, two years after it was acquired by A&K Travel Group

Video captures stunning first look at Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship

The 4,000-passenger vessel is slated to launch in December with a maiden eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral