Ocean cruise

Royal unveils new itineraries for upcoming Oasis-class vessel

Utopia of the Seas will be the first of its kind to debut with three-night weekend and four-night weekday getaways

Saga's travel businesses 'on track to return to profitability'

Over-50s specialist’s land and cruise bookings running ahead of 2022 levels

Royal's Icon of the Seas breaks cover for first sea trials

New 7,600-guest ship, under construction in Finland, is due to enter service in January 2024

Fred Olsen and Clia host cruise showcase for Scottish politicians

MSPs invited onboard Fred Olsen’s Balmoral in Rosyth last week to learn more about the cruise industry’s net zero 2050 progress and its contribution to Scottish tourism

Panache Cruises pledges £5,000 to local crowdfunding campaign

The campaign hopes to raise £30,000 for the Adlington Cricket Club and as of this week, has achieved £20,000 from donations

Sun Princess to feature first-ever Rollglider at sea in new top-deck activity zone

Park19, which will debut onboard the line’s first Sphere-class when it launches in February 2024, will be located on decks 19, 20 and 21, featuring nine family-focused activities.

These include Rollglider Sea Breeze, which will take guests high above to enjoy panoramic views of the ocean and ports of call.

Using an overhead track, guests are seated and harnessed to this electric ride, which reaches speeds of up to 11 mph during the 60- to 90-second experience.

Silversea hailed for environmental management work in the Galapagos

The cruise line has become the first tour operator to gain certification in environmental management in the destination

Former P&O sales lead Nathaniel Sherborne returns to travel with Hurtigruten role

Sherborne’s new role as vice-president of sales and marketing UK and Nordics marks his return to travel after spending just over a year with retirement home developer McCarthy Stone

MSC to add 15 new shoreside plug-in ports between 2024 and 2026

At least 15 new ports have been earmarked for ships to receive shoreside electricity between 2024 and 2026

Brazil scraps all remaining Covid-19 travel restrictions

Travellers will no longer need to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test to enter the country

Explora inaugural ‘will depart as scheduled’ despite shakedown cancellation

New line has reassured guests and agents Explora I’s inaugural sailing will go ahead as planned despite cancelling a shakedown itinerary

Giles Hawke appointed new Celebrity Cruises EMEA boss

Cosmos, Globus and Avalon Waterways chief to take over at luxury line after seven years with the escorted touring and river cruising specialist

NCLH modifies final Prima-class ships to help reach carbon reduction goal

The ships, expected to be delivered in 2027 and 2028, will be able to use green methanol as an alternative fuel source

James Cole on how to launch and maintain a multi-million pound cruise agency

As Panache Cruises nears its third anniversary, Will Payne catches up with founder James Cole on what the future holds for the agency – and his tips for budding entrepreneurs looking to start their own ventures

Cruise line’s Antarctica camp-out helping fight climate change

The line’s ’camping for climate’ fundraiser raised €371,482 for sustainability campaigns

Scenic Group to add 'cruise only' prices to global collection

Agents making bookings will still have the option to pay in full 10 months prior to travel

Celestyal appoints Janet Parton as VP of business development

She joins from her role as sales and marketing director for Cosmos and Avalon Waterways

Not Just Travel partners with Virgin Voyages for second seminar at sea

More than 150 NJT travel consultants and franchisees to join Valiant Lady sailing from Barcelona later this month

How Royal Caribbean ships help scientists with marine conversation

The cruise giant extended its partnership with marine research project OceanScope

Hurtigruten unveils zero-emission ship of the future with towering solar sails

Hurtigruten reveals Sea Zero emission-free ship concept, which it hopes to make a reality and launch by 2030

'UK&I sales merger about building support for Explora,' says MSC chief

Antonio Paradiso has looked to reassure agents following an announcement he will take additional responsibility for the company’s luxury brand

MSC reveals plans for new UK trade awards and Euribia showcase

The line will look to mark the achievements of its leading 80 sellers at an event to be staged at an “iconic London landmark”

Royal Group claims 'industry milestone' with new biofuel trial

Celebrity Apex and Symphony of the Seas will use a new biofuel blend that reduces carbon emissions

Jo Rzymowska: 'I'm not retiring – I want to give back'

After a 40-year career in travel, Celebrity’s Jo Rzymowska is ready for her next challenge – and still has much on her to-do list. Tom Parry reports