Cruise Monitor

20/08/2026

Guests aboard Scenic Eclipse had a front-row seat to the 12 August total solar eclipse, with the ship positioned off East Greenland as the Moon's shadow swept across the Arctic and North Atlantic.

The eclipse's path of totality crossed Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. Scenic's Arctic videographer captured the moment from the ship as it sailed through East Greenland during the 15-day Wonders of the High Arctic: Greenland & Iceland voyage, which departed Oslo and concludes in Reykjavik on 18 August.

Discovery Team adds Arctic context

Scenic's Discovery Team provided commentary on the eclipse and the surrounding Arctic landscape as it unfolded, adding scientific and geographic context to the viewing for guests on board.

Guests aboard Scenic Eclipse had a front-row seat to the 12 August total solar eclipse, with the ship positioned off East Greenland as the Moon's shado ...

19/08/2026

Cruising the Yasawa Islands in Fiji with Blue Lagoon Cruises on the Yasawa Princess II is the perfect way to slip into Fiji time.

Tourism Fiji

18/08/2026

CABIN CHECK on board Blue Lagoon Cruises new Yasawa Princess II ship.

18/08/2026

BULA! I am off to Fiji for a week to board the new Blue Lagoon Cruises Yasawa Princess ship as we cruise the Yasawa Islands. The ship is so small and intimate, it can tether off to a palm tree.

On assignment for: Cruise Monitor + Travel Monitor + Where Wild Things Roam + Captured Travel

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Tourism Fiji

18/08/2026

18/08/2026

European Waterways says its luxury hotel barge program remains fully operational despite low water levels affecting parts of Europe, with just four vessels requiring minor itinerary adjustments.

The operator expects no cruise cancellations for the remainder of the season, providing reassurance for travel advisors with clients booked on European canal holidays.

Cruises in Scotland, Ireland, England and Italy remain unaffected, while most French itineraries are also operating as scheduled, including sailings in the Canal du Midi, Champagne, Alsace and Brittany.

Burgundy itineraries adjusted

In Burgundy, European Waterways has repositioned a small number of vessels onto nearby waterways, generally within about 50 kilometres of their original routes.

The company said the changes have allowed it to retain most planned excursions and guest experiences.

Unlike free-flowing rivers, many European canals are managed using reservoirs and other water-control systems.

European Waterways says its luxury hotel barge program remains fully operational despite low water levels affecting parts of Europe, with just four vessels ...

18/08/2026

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has opened bookings for its 2028 season, releasing more than 450 voyages across 20 ships and almost 150 destinations in 51 countries.

The program will operate from 25 homeports and feature itineraries ranging from three to 14 days across Europe, Alaska, the South Pacific, Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda.

Destination immersion is a major focus, with port calls accounting for almost 80 per cent of voyage days. NCL says the average port stay will exceed 10 hours, while the season includes 175 overnight stays and late departures across 53 destinations.

“It’s never too early to start planning your next holiday,” said Ben Angell, Managing Director Asia-Pacific of Norwegian Cruise Line.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has opened bookings for its 2028 season, releasing more than 450 voyages across 20 ships and almost 150 destinations in 51 count ...

18/08/2026

Windstar Cruises is preparing for another celestial sailing, with flagship sailing yacht Wind Surf set to position itself in the path of totality near Malta for the total solar eclipse on 2 August 2027.

The astronomical event will form the centrepiece of a nine-night Total Solar Eclipse from Greece and Malta voyage, sailing roundtrip from Athens from 27 July 2027.

Weather permitting, guests aboard the 342-guest yacht will experience almost three minutes of totality as daylight fades and stars become visible in the middle of the day.

The voyage follows Windstar’s 2026 eclipse sailings, when guests aboard Star Pride off Iceland and Wind Spirit in the Mediterranean witnessed the 12 August total solar eclipse.

Greece and Malta frame the eclipse experience

Wind Surf’s 2027 itinerary will combine the eclipse with calls across Greece, Sicily and Malta.

Windstar Cruises is preparing for another celestial sailing, with flagship sailing yacht Wind Surf set to position itself in the path of totality near Malta ...