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26/05/2026

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2028–2029 Voyage Collection, featuring 238 all-inclusive ultra-luxury sailings across destinations spanning the globe

The new season also includes three Grand Voyages, a 150-night World Cruise and 80 overnight stays in Africa, Alaska, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America and the South Pacific..

Reservations for the collection open on 28 May 2026, with guests able to pre-register interest now. Travellers who book before 8 July 2026 will receive a reduced 7.5 per cent deposit.

“We are delighted to introduce another season of unforgettable journeys designed to inspire discovery and deliver meaningful travel experiences,” said Wesley D’Silva, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2028–2029 Voyage Collection, featuring 238 all-inclusive ultra-luxury sailings across destinations spanning the g ...

25/05/2026

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched its new 2026–2028 Asia-Pacific Cruising Guide, highlighting an expanded range of close-to-home itineraries across Australia, New Zealand, Hawai’i, the South Pacific and Asia.

The new brochure features sailings aboard Norwegian Jade, Pride of America and Norwegian Spirit, with the latter returning to the region following a redesign tailored towards adult cruisers.

NCL said the cruise guide was designed to help travellers and agents explore the line’s growing Asia-Pacific deployment, with destination spotlights, itinerary inspiration and ship highlights included throughout .

Focus on flexible regional cruising

The new Asia-Pacific program continues NCL’s focus on flexible cruising, giving travellers more options to combine regional destinations with longer itineraries.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched its new 2026–2028 Asia-Pacific Cruising Guide, highlighting an expanded range of close-to-home itineraries across A ...

25/05/2026

New Zealand’s cruise body has launched the next phase of a national strategy as the industry works to reverse a 40 per cent drop in visitation against record global cruise growth.

The New Zealand Cruise Association (NZCA) released Horizon 2: Integration & Impact this week, the second phase of the Cruise Aotearoa New Zealand 2040 strategy, alongside the preliminary 2026/27 cruise schedule. While the new cruise season shows a further reduction in ship calls, early projections suggest the rate of decline may be slowing. The national year-on-year fall currently sits at around three per cent, a marked improvement on the steep drops recorded over the past two seasons. Some regions remain significantly down, with certain ports recording falls of up to 25 per cent while others are showing growth.

From alignment to action

The original Cruise Aotearoa New Zealand 2040 strategy, launched in 2024, focused on building consensus across the sector.

New Zealand’s cruise body has launched the next phase of a national strategy as the industry works to reverse a 40 per cent drop in visitation against recor ...

25/05/2026

Cruiseabout is expanding its national retail network with two new storefronts planned for Indooroopilly in Brisbane and Doncaster in Melbourne later this year, as demand for cruising among Australian travellers continues to rise.

The new locations will take Cruiseabout’s retail footprint to 11 stores nationwide and come as the latest Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Source Market Report revealed Australian cruise passenger numbers increased 9.5 per cent from 1.3 million to 1.4 million travellers.

Cruiseabout General Manager Brad Kennedy said the growing appetite for cruising was creating strong opportunities for specialist consultants.

“It’s hard to believe that in just three years we’ve managed to rebuild an entire brand and have 11 stores in almost every state, in addition to three incredibly successful remote teams,” Kennedy said.

Cruiseabout is expanding its national retail network with two new storefronts planned for Indooroopilly in Brisbane and Doncaster in Melbourne later this ye ...

25/05/2026

MSC Cruises has unveiled its new “Best Holiday Ever” campaign, offering travellers savings of up to 40 per cent across selected global sailings alongside reduced deposits from just $50 per person.

The new promotion applies across a wide range of itineraries spanning the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, Asia and beyond.

Global cruise savings now available

MSC World Asia, The Harbour

The campaign is designed to showcase MSC Cruises’ broad international deployment while encouraging travellers to lock in future holidays at lower upfront costs.
#“BestHolidayEver”campaign

MSC Cruises has unveiled its new “Best Holiday Ever” campaign, offering travellers savings of up to 40 per cent across selected global sailings alongside re ...

25/05/2026

Unforgettable Croatia has unveiled its 2027 luxury small-ship cruising program, featuring 131 guaranteed departures and a new Michelin Star dining add-on designed to immerse guests deeper into Croatia’s celebrated culinary scene.

The 2027 season will operate from May to October across six boutique vessels carrying a maximum of 18 cabins, with 12 cruise itineraries and nine cruise-and-land journeys now on sale.

Luxury small-ship cruising expands European port offerings

The itineraries sail primarily between Split and Dubrovnik, showcasing Croatia’s spectacular Dalmatian coastline through a mix of iconic destinations and lesser-known ports such as Hvar, Trogir, Korčula, Vis, Mljet National Park and Krka National Park.

Cruise fares start from A$3850 per person.

The program also includes a Hidden Gems itinerary with two departures in July 2027, sailing between Opatija and Split via destinations including Krk, Rab, Lošinj and Zadar. Prices start from A$5150 per person.

Unforgettable Croatia has unveiled its 2027 luxury small-ship cruising program, featuring 131 guaranteed departures and a new Michelin Star dining add-on de ...

25/05/2026

Azamara Cruises has unveiled one of its most ambitious deployment seasons yet, launching an expanded 2028 program featuring a full Asia season including more overnight stays and 12 maiden ports.

Asia expansion marks major milestone

For the first time in the cruise line's history, Azamara Cruises will operate a dedicated full-season Asia deployment aboard Azamara Pursuit.

The expanded regional focus includes 33 Asia sailings and nine new Combination Cruises linking destinations across Japan, South Korea and China.

Several itineraries have also been timed to coincide with more than 10 regional festivals and cultural events.

More time ashore remains key focus

Azamara said 87 per cent of its 2028 season voyages will be spent in port, with more than 360 overnight and late-night stays across the season.

The cruise line continues to position destination immersion as a core part of its offering through longer port stays and smaller-ship access.

Azamara Cruises has unveiled one of its most ambitious deployment seasons yet, launching an expanded 2028 program featuring a full Asia season including mor ...

25/05/2026

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has wrapped up its largest-ever CLIA LIVE seminar series after bringing together hundreds of travel advisors across Australia and New Zealand.

Gold Coast event closes biggest program yet

The final stop of the 2026 CLIA LIVE tour took place this week at QT Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, concluding an eight-city training series held throughout March, April and May.

The program connected with travel trade professionals in Christchurch, Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and Gold Coast.

Around 800 tickets were booked across the series, making it the largest CLIA LIVE program ever staged in Australasia.

Cruise line participation reaches new high

Approximately 40 cruise lines participated in this year’s seminars, delivering product updates, destination insights and brand training for travel advisors.

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has wrapped up its largest-ever CLIA LIVE seminar series after bringing together hundreds of travel advisors a ...

25/05/2026

Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Grand Voyages, unveiling two extended itineraries spanning Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and six continents.

The new deployment includes the 129-day Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam and the 90-day Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage aboard Zaandam.

Extended voyages focus on immersive exploration

Holland America Line said the itineraries were designed to provide more meaningful time in destination, combining scenic cruising, overnight stays and extended regional exploration.

“When we plan a Grand Voyage, we are looking closely at how each part of the itinerary connects and how much time guests will have in each region,” said Paul Grigsby, Vice President of Deployment and Revenue Planning for Holland America Line.

Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Grand Voyages, unveiling two extended itineraries spanning Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, the Sou ...

25/05/2026

HX Expeditions has unveiled a one-of-a-kind heritage accommodation experience aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen, launching its immersive new “1896 Cabin” inspired by the company’s earliest expedition voyages.

Historic cabin now open onboard

The newly launched cabin recreates the style and atmosphere of expedition travel from more than 130 years ago, offering guests the chance to spend a night surrounded by period-inspired furnishings and maritime design.

Located aboard HX’s hybrid-powered expedition ship MS Fridtjof Nansen, the experience pays tribute to the cruise line’s origins dating back to 1896.

HX Expeditions has unveiled a one-of-a-kind heritage accommodation experience aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen, launching its immersive new “1896 Cabin” inspired b ...

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