Explora III clears sea trials
She hasn't yet welcomed her first guests, but Explora III has already passed one of the most critical tests in a new ship's life. The third vessel in Explora Journeys' ultra-elegant fleet has completed sea trials.
Crystal Grace reaches first major milestone as steel cutting marks the start of construction
Steel has been cut. Construction has officially begun. Crystal's newest ocean ship is taking shape at one of the world's most celebrated shipyards—and everything we know so far suggests Crystal Grace may be the most compelling luxury vessel of 2028.
Silversea rewrites the rules of cruise loyalty
Silversea has completely reimagined its Venetian Society loyalty program — and the results are extraordinary. New tiers, faster earning, complimentary cruises, and cross-brand status matching make this arguably the most rewarding loyalty program in luxury cruising. Here's everything that's changing.
The world as classroom: Seabourn’s 2027 world cruise brings extraordinary minds aboard
A former fighter pilot, a man who rowed across the North Atlantic, the son of Everest's conqueror, and a ballet star who defected from Cold War China — meet the extraordinary minds joining Seabourn's 145-day world cruise, and prepare to rethink what a sea voyage can actually be.
Into the blue: Aranui’s new ship opens up French Polynesia’s most elusive islands
Aranui's new ship Aranoa opens up French Polynesia's most elusive islands in 2027, from the untouched lagoons of Maupiti to the remote southern outpost of Rapa Iti – a maiden season that redefines what a South Pacific voyage can be.
Regent doubles down on ultra-luxury with a fourth Prestige-Class ship
Regent Seven Seas Cruises confirms a fourth Prestige-Class ship, joining a luxury cruise new-build wave that includes Explora III, Oceania Sonata, Crystal Grace, and Atlas Adventurer.
The new standard in mid-sized ship luxury: Inside Oceania Sonata’s reimagined suites
Oceania Sonata debuts August 2027 with reimagined suites occupying a third of accommodations aboard this 1,390-guest ship – introducing spacious sanctuaries designed for how modern luxury travelers actually live at sea.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises expands ultra-luxury fleet with third Prestige-class ship
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has ordered a third Prestige-class ship for 2033 delivery, reinforcing its commitment to spacious, intimate ultra-luxury cruising.
Broadway at sea: “Come from Away” makes its debut aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth
Experience Tony Award-winning "Come from Away" at sea for the first time, as Cunard's Queen Elizabeth brings this decade-defining musical about human compassion to the Caribbean.
