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The Carnival Legend is currently on its way to the West Coast and Alaska after completing its winter season in Tampa.Set to offer cruises departing from San Francisco over the summer, the Carnival Cruise Line ship kicked off a repositioning voyage in late April.The 14-night cruise includes a transit of the Panama Canal, in addition to visits to destinations in Colombia, Costa Rica and Mexico, such as Cartagena de Indias, Punta Arenas and Cabo San Lucas.After arriving in San Francisco in early May, the Carnival Legend kicks off a summer deployment that includes short cruises to Baja Mexico,[...]

Cordelia Cruises is poised to expand its maritime offerings from Chennai (India) during the summer of 2025, introducing a series of domestic and international itineraries. Central to this expansion are two inaugural 10-night Southeast Asia voyages, marking the cruise line's first foray into extended international sailings.The eastbound journey is scheduled to depart Chennai on July 19, 2025, concluding in Singapore. Conversely, the westbound return voyage will embark from Singapore on July 29, 2025, retracing the route back to Chennai. These itineraries include port calls in Phuket, Thailand; Langkawi and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Singapore, offering passengers a diverse[...]

Trafalgar has announced its expansion into river cruising, with its first sailings set for spring 2026.According to a press release, the tour operator will debut two new river cruise itineraries in Europe, sailing along the Rhine and Danube rivers.“We’ve always been about making it easy for travelers to connect with the heart and soul of every destination. Now, we’re bringing that same philosophy and unmatched experience, valued by our travel advisor partners, to Europe’s iconic rivers,” said Melissa DaSilva, deputy chief executive officer, TTC Tour Brands.“Our strategy is simple: unlock the best of Europe’s rivers through trusted Trafalgar[...]

Pandaw Cruises has announced the addition of a new vessel, the RV Hanoi Pandaw, to its fleet, scheduled to commence operations on November 1, 2026. This 16-cabin ship will serve as a sistership to RV Angkor Pandaw, enhancing the company's capacity to meet the growing demand for river expeditions in northern Vietnam.The RV Hanoi Pandaw is currently under construction at a shipyard in Haiphong. Designed in the company's signature colonial style, the vessel will feature brass and teak finishes, reflecting Pandaw's commitment to traditional aesthetics. The ship will operate a 10-day itinerary traversing the Red River and Halong[...]

Following the news of Rojo by Razzle Dazzle’s launch onboard the Brilliant Lady, Virgin Voyages has showcased the culinary concept’s galley.Chefs behind Rojo sat with Virgin’s Director of Culinary Development to talk about the new menu in a video, which is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLNr5YO8yMYThe company also announced in a press release that its 2025 Eat and Drink Festival will be reimagined with the overarching theme of “A Taste of Brilliant” as a tribute to its newest ship, launching this September from New York City. The festival is a culinary voyage designed for foodies.The festival highlights the food and[...]