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Big stars for MSC

MSC Cruises has announced actors Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom will star in its Super Bowl commercial (CW 10 Jan).

Explorer problem

A wastewater management issue on board Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ (RSSC) Seven Seas Explorer has seen a number of the ship’s Alaska voyages revised to skip the Inside Passage.

Porthole 28 Jan 25

AUSTRALIA Day was celebrated in style aboard Viking Polaris this weekend with an Aussie feast prepared at the World Cafe.

Ritz in Alaska

THE Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has unveiled its ultra-luxury itineraries in Alaska (CW 21 Nov), which will sail aboard Luminara in the summer 2026 season.

On location onViking Polaris 28 Jan 25

CruiseHQ and RCI are an “iconic match”

CRUISEHQ and Royal Caribbean are decidedly an “iconic match”, with the two celebrating their newly launched partnership last night, while dropping a VIP famil for the wholesaler’s top sellers.

Iceland, France cruises set to be scrapped

A number of European destinations are facing the wipeout of their cruise industries, with calls cancelled in both Iceland and France.

Will Australians take up fly-cruising?

LYNDSEY Gordon is the General Manager at PEPR Agency, and was formerly Head of Communications for P&O Australia.

Dynamic duo sets sail together

CRUISEHQ and Royal Caribbean came together last night to celebrate their new brand collaboration, inviting 80 travel professionals to a memorable evening at Hacienda Sydney, where attendees witnessed Ovation of the Seas depart Sydney Harbour. A highlight of the evening was a presentation from Roberta Chaplin, Key Account Manager Australia/NZ at Royal Caribbean, showcasing the cruise line’s impressive international product offerings.

Viking’s Grand Voyages

VIKING has gone to press with its ‘2025-2027 Antarctica, The Arctic & Grand Journeys Expeditions’ brochure, showcasing voyages across Antarctica, the Arctic and the Great Lakes of North America.