Oceania is visiting these exciting Mediterranean islands in 2025
Oceania Cruises has debuted an array of new 2025 Mediterranean sailings, ranging from nine to 56 days through Europe. The line’s Marina and Nautica will set sail on enticing voyages taking in iconic islands in the Mediterranean, Aegean and Adriatic; well-loved European resort towns and bustling cities, and lesser-known ports of call. Cities including Athens, Barcelona, Istanbul, Rome and Lisbon
Two new luxury yachts join Windstar Cruises’ fleet
Windstar Cruises is expanding its fleet with the addition of two all-suite motor yachts, Star Seeker and Star Explorer. The first of the two ships, new-build Star Seeker which is currently being constructed in the WestSEA shipyard, is expected to be delivered in December of 2025, followed by Star Explorer in December, 2026. About the ships Each ship has 112 suites, featuring full private verandas and infinity
There’s a mystery cruise happening in April 2025
Windstar Cruises just announced its first-ever “President’s Mystery Cruise” set to depart on April 19, 2025. The eight-day voyage is aimed at Windstar Yacht Club members (the line’s valued repeat guests) and their friends and will depart from and return to Athens. The rest of the port calls on the itinerary will remain a mystery to guests onboard Windstar’s 312-passenger,
An expedition yacht with 6 suites arrives in the Galapagos
Conservation-led luxury travel company &Beyond has announced the extension of its South America portfolio with the launch of an expedition yacht in the Galapagos Islands. Named the &Beyond Galapagos Explorer, the 38 m (124 ft) yacht will operate on two 7-night routes in the east and west of the famed Galapagos Islands. Boasting just six suites and cabins, the yacht
Cruise giant is expanding its fleet for 2028
Royal Caribbean Group has entered into an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique to order a seventh Oasis Class ship for delivery to its Royal Caribbean International fleet in 2028. “While we eagerly anticipate the debut of Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas this summer, we’re already dreaming up her sister ship and the next installation in the brand’s extremely popular
The biggest cruise ship in the world just sailed into Miami
Royal Caribbean International’s highly anticipated Icon of the Seas arrived in Miami for the first time on Jan. 22. The first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation was welcomed with fanfare by air, land and sea, ahead of its official debut on Jan. 27. Local residents and Royal Caribbean fans, executives and employees were on hand as the first to see
