The Viking Libra has officially touched water, marking a pivotal step toward zero-emission sailing and a new era for ocean travel. There are ship launches, and then there are shifts in the industry. The recent float out of Viking’s newest vessel falls into the latter. The Viking Libra has now entered the water for the first time, marking a key
The debut of Four Seasons Yachts introduces a new benchmark for design-led, residential-style luxury at sea. Four Seasons has officially entered the cruise space with the debut of Four Seasons I, which has now set sail on its inaugural voyage. The long-anticipated launch marks a significant milestone for the brand, extending its signature hospitality from land to sea with a
From AI-powered robot dogs to fleetwide game shows and reimagined theme parties, MSC Cruises is doubling down on entertainment at sea in 2026. If cruising once meant Broadway-style revues and the occasional themed party, MSC Cruises is pushing the concept much further for 2026. The Geneva-based line is rolling out a fleetwide refresh of its entertainment program, blending live music,
Virgin Voyages is opening the door for millions of travellers to bring their airline, hotel or cruise loyalty perks with them on a first sailing. Virgin Voyages has expanded its status match program, allowing travellers with existing elite status from a wide range of airlines, hotels and even other cruise lines to unlock onboard perks, without having sailed with Virgin
Luxury expedition line Ponant Explorations has long championed the idea that travel should educate as well as enchant. For 2026, the French-flagged fleet is doubling down with six new expert-led themed voyages that bring together culinary icons, art historians, geopolitical leaders and musicians for a series of journeys designed to deepen passengers’ connections to the world. Food lovers can embark
For many travellers, reaching the North Pole sits at the edge of imagination—a destination that seems more mythical than real. In 2027, PONANT will make that dream a little more tangible with a new series of 12-night expeditions aboard Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s only luxury icebreaker. Launching from Longyearbyen in the Svalbard archipelago, the voyages (departing July 27, August