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Regent Seven Seas Cruises today revealed plans for extensive renovations onboard the Seven Seas Mariner and the Seven Seas Voyager.According to the company, the multi-million-dollar refurbishments are part of its “Pursuit of Perfection” commitment.The initiative is described as a commitment to “exceeding guest expectations in every possible way, from culinary innovations to luxurious ship upgrades.”The planned refurbishments, which are set to take place in late 2025 and spring 2026, respectively, will bring elements from the company’s Explorer-class ships to the Mariner and the Voyager.According to Regent, following the upgrades, guests will experience a consistent look and feel across[...]

Princess Cruises has scheduled a 6-day voyage on Discovery Princess, departing from Singapore on October 28th. This itinerary marks the vessel's inaugural call to Singapore and includes maiden visits to Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Penang, and Langkawi in Malaysia. The voyage concludes with a return to Singapore on November 2nd.Discovery Princess, launched in March 2022, accommodates up to 3,660 guests and over 1,300 crew members. The ship features more than 1,800 staterooms, including over 1,400 with balconies, across 19 decks.A notable feature on board is the Princess 360 Experience—a 7-course, multi-sensory dining event exclusive to Discovery Princess and[...]

Malta aims to become a major cruise homeport in the Mediterranean, Carlo Micallef, CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority, told Cruise Industry News in an exclusive interview.“Malta is strategically placed at the very middle of the Mediterranean,” he said, highlighting that various regions of Europe can be reached on seven- to 12-day cruises starting in Valletta.“One can do Eastern and Western Mediterranean itineraries sailing to Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus or Greece. Then there is the option of going up the Adriatic for itineraries to countries like Croatia,” Micallef pointed out.“We are at the heart of the Mediterranean, which[...]

Celebrity Cruises will redeploy Celebrity Apex to Southampton for a second consecutive summer season in 2025. The vessel, part of the Edge Series, will operate a variety of European itineraries including calls to Northern Europe, the Canary Islands, Portugal, and Ibiza. Notably, this season will feature Celebrity Cruises’ first-ever Presidents’ Cruise in the Norwegian Fjords.Sailings commenced Sunday, April 13, with an 11-night voyage to the Canary Islands and Portugal. Ports of call include Lisbon, known for its historical architecture and patterned pavements, and Gran Canaria, noted for its varied topography, beaches, and volcanic landscapes.Launched as the second vessel[...]

Tauck Travel (USA) released details of its 2026 small-ship cruising program, announcing two new itineraries: The Sakura Seas: Japan & South Korea and Arctic Days & Northern Lights.These voyages mark an expansion of Tauck’s maritime offerings in the North Pacific and Arctic waters, reflecting growing global interest in culturally immersive, small-ship expeditions.The Sakura Seas: Japan & South KoreaThis 14-day voyage, commencing from US$24,990 per person (double occupancy, inclusive of air travel), begins ashore in Seoul, South Korea. Guests are lodged for 3 nights in the capital, with accommodations offered at the Fairmont Ambassador, Conrad, or Four Seasons Seoul.[...]