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Viking is celebrating its return to China as the Viking Yi Dun completed her first voyage from Shanghai to Hong Kong (Shenzhen). Viking’s new itineraries include a domestic sailing of China’s coast that highlights rarely-visited destinations and ports to which only Viking has access—something that has never been offered for international visitors, the company said.... Source link

Princess Cruises has announced its 2026 Japan cruise season, sailing aboard the Diamond Princess, which will operate a longer season from February through November, according to a press release.The 2,670-guest ship will offer 50 departures across 35 itineraries, ranging from seven to 28 days and visiting 38 destinations in three countries.Travelers aboard the Diamond Princess will explore cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima. Notable sites include Aomori’s Sannai-Maruyama ruins, Kochi Castle and the Itsukushima Shrine.Guests can further immerse themselves in Japan’s culture through experiences such as baseball, Sumo wrestling, Kabuki theater and Zen gardens. The itineraries[...]

Oceania Cruises has announced the first two members of its Culinary Advisory Board: chef and cookbook author Sara Moulton (pictured left) and Kathryn Kelly (pictured right), the line’s executive chef and director of culinary enrichment, according to a press release.Moulton and Kelly will join the Board’s co-chairs, Master Chef Jacques Pépin, television personality Giada De Laurentiis and Oceania’s Master Chefs of France and Executive Culinary Directors, Alex Quaretti and Eric Barale.“I am truly delighted to welcome these two members of the Oceania Cruises family as the very first members of the Culinary Advisory Board. Both are passionate about[...]

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has completed the installation of Starlink Internet across its six-ship fleet, according to a press release. This upgrade provides guests with high-speed, unlimited WiFi included in their voyage fare.  “We are committed to providing an unrivaled experience for our discerning guests and are delighted to give luxury travelers the ability to... Source link

Windstar Cruises has announced an expansion of itineraries for the line in the South Pacific, where the company operates year-round.Beginning in 2026, Windstar will offer new experiences visiting Fiji, Tonga and the Cook Islands, in addition to existing sailings in Tahiti and the Society Islands, the Tuamotus, and the Marquesas. New shorter itinerary options like the 7sevennight Tuamotus cruise and 11-night Marquesas cruise, the company announced.Additional air and hotel packages with overwater bungalows in Bora Bora will allow guests to extend their stay in these iconic islands.The 312-passenger, all-suite Star Breeze sails in the South Pacific year-round, now[...]