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Avalon’s “relaxed luxury” ideal for Aus

AVALON Waterways believes its style of cruising is ideally suited toward Australian guests, president Pam Hoffee told CW, as the line attempts to court more passengers from Down Under.

RSSC’s new Era of Exploration

REGENT Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled a 150-night global voyage, its ‘2029 World Cruise – Eras of Exploration’ sailing on board the Seven Seas Mariner.

Ponant’s new cruisers

LUXURY cruise line Ponant has its sights on a new generation of clients, as it embarks on a mission to expand its reputation in Australia and around the globe.

Emilie sails on

UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises christened its newest vessel S.S. Emilie in Amsterdam this week, officially welcoming her into the fleet.

New buy for Viking?

CHINA Merchants is exiting the luxury cruise business, selling its ship Zhao Shang Yi Dun, with Viking rumoured to be a potential buyer.

Celestyal cancels

CELESTYAL has delayed the repositioning of Celestyal Discovery ahead of its Mediterranean, cancelling its upcoming Greek Islands sailing originally scheduled for 03 Apr.

Belmond riverboat

LVMH-BACKED Les Bateaux Belmond has revealed the launch of floating villa called Marguerite, A Belmond Boat, Burgundy, scheduled to launch late summer 2026.

Porthole 27 Mar 26

SMALL ship cruise line Azamara Cruises is partnering with Texas whiskey producer Milam & Greene to launch an experimental journey, ‘Bourbon Quest’, where one of four bourbon barrels will sail on board the Azamara Quest on a 188-night World Cruise, visiting 37 countries.

On location on boardAvalon Envision 27 Mar 26

Avalon won’t chase capacity

AVALON Waterways will never chase capacity as the river cruise sector continues to grow, president Pam Hoffee has revealed to Cruise Weekly.