Cruise News

StarCruises is repositioning the Star Navigator from its summer homeport in Keelung to Kaohsiung for the winter season, operating from Nov. 16, 2025, to Jan. 30, 2026.Over eleven weeks, the ship will offer 22 departures from Kaohsiung, featuring two and five-night cruises to Okinawa (Japan), the Philippines and Vietnam.This makes Kaohsiung the island’s first homeport with direct sailings to Laoag, Coron, Boracay and Puerto Princesa in the Philippines, and Ha Long Bay and Da Nang in Vietnam.The Star Navigator will depart Keelung on Nov. 14 for a two-night repositioning cruise to Kaohsiung. Beginning Nov. 16, Kaohsiung will serve[...]

Swan Hellenic today announced that Carlos Garzon has joined its team as VP of Global Sales with immediate effect.As part of the newly created role, Garzon now reports directly to Chief Commercial Officer Patrizia Iantorno.According to Swan Hellenic, the new VP will have “full scope to put his mark” on the position, which is said to have been conceived in response to growing sales.Garzon brings 20 years of experience in top roles at luxury cruise leaders, the company said, with previous positions at Regent Seven Seas, Vantage Deluxe, Atlas Ocean, SeaDream and Norwegian Cruise Line.“Throughout this impressive career[...]

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has published its fourth annual Impact Report, detailing progress made through 2024 against the company’s sustainability goals in three different segments: people, planet and wildlife.Uniworld said in a press release that the report outlines parent company The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) sustainability strategy, “How We Tread Right,” a plan consisting of 11 measurable goals, seven of which have been achieved as of this year.This sustainability strategy is overseen by Uniworld’s Sustainability Officer, Julie Higgins.In 2022, Uniworld became the first river cruise line to publish an Impact Report.“Sustainability is woven into everything we do at Uniworld,”[...]

Costa Cruises announced a renewed portfolio of Sea and Land Destinations itineraries. Sea destinations in the Western Mediterranean include the following: Calanques National Park Bay – Symphony at Dawn: Available with the Costa Toscana Capri Bay – Swing Symphony: Available with the Costa Smeralda Ibiza Bay – Sunset Party: Available with the Costa Toscana Palma... Why Book Your Cruise with Lask Travel Advisors? We don’t just plan vacations—we curate experiences. As CLIA-certified cruise specialists and seasoned travelers, we help clients find the perfect itinerary, cabin, and excursions to match their style. Want the best private snorkeling guide in[...]

The Carnival Panorama was rerouted due to two tropical systems that developed on the West Coast of North America.After sailing from Long Beach on June 7, the Carnival Cruise Line vessel is currently offering a seven-night cruise to the Mexican Riviera.According to a statement issued by Captain Carlo Queirolo, the Panorama had to change its itinerary to remain a safe distance away from the storms.“In partnership with our fleet center in Miami, we are actively monitoring Tropical Storm Barbara and another tropical system that have developed in the Pacific,” he said in the letter sent to guests onboard.“Given[...]

Viking today announced that 14 new ocean itineraries — which will be exploring the Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Ireland and Scandinavia in 2026 and 2027 — are now open for booking. Ranging from 15 to 36 days, each of the new voyages combines two or more of the company’s itineraries, allowing for more in-depth exploration, Viking... Why Book Your Cruise with Lask Travel Advisors? We don’t just plan vacations—we curate experiences. As CLIA-certified cruise specialists and seasoned travelers, we help clients find the perfect itinerary, cabin, and excursions to match their style. Want the best private snorkeling guide in[...]