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Uniworld savings

UNIWORLD is offering discounts off almost all 2027 departures with an added 10% off, unlocking total savings of up to 30%.

Porthole 26 Mar 26

HERITAGE Expeditions has helped veteran conservationist Tim Flannery rediscover an extinct marsupial – the ring-tailed glider, a Lazarus taxa species known as Tous.

On location on boardAvalon Envision 26 Mar 26

CW for Thu 26 Mar 2026

Avalon’s Pam Hoffee on sustainable river cruise growth, former Celebrity Cruises exec’s next move, Cruiseabout relaunches business ownership scheme, Disney Cruise Line Japan to launch, and more

New river destinations needed

RIVER cruising will need to expand its destination map, particularly in Europe, as the market grows in the coming years, according to Avalon Waterways president Pam Hoffee.

Viking to build new ship for India

VIKING has announced the construction of a new ship designed for India’s Brahmaputra River, the Viking Ganges, scheduled for delivery in 2028.

HX ventures deeper into Alaska

HX Expeditions has added two new itineraries and inaugural calls to Klawock and Valdez as part of its 2026 Alaska program.

Ponant’s hidden Japan

WHILE Japan battles with over-tourism, Ponant has suggested its small ship cruises are the ideal way to disperse travellers and see a hidden part of the country most tourists never think about.

Symphony at sea

FRED. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced what is believed to be the world’s first composer-in-residence, Benjamin Squires, who has worked on blockbusters such as Wicked: For Good.

Immersive Alaska

PRINCESS Cruises has released four ‘North to Alaska’ experiences, as it prepares for its largest Alaska season ever across its eight ships.