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Thwaites’ new role

FORMER Celebrity Cruises exec Trevor Thwaites is joining Global Touring as director of Sales in Jun, marking his first move into the touring sector.

Disney cruise reveal

TOKYO Disney Resort owner Oriental Land Company (OLC) has announced plans to establish the new Oriental Land Cruise Co, which will operate under the name of Disney Cruise Line Japan, slated for launch on 3 Apr.

No fuel issues

PEARL Expeditions has confirmed that there will be no surcharges for its 2026-27 sailings and all voyages will operate as planned, despite global fuel challenges due to the Middle East conflict.

Terranova team

TERRA Nova Expeditions has welcomed on board Ross Avenell as head of global sales, who previously spent a year at Aurora Expeditions as director of sales and customer service for North America.

New Explora plan

EXPLORA Journeys has announced that Explora II will no longer be deployed in the Middle East during the winter 2026-27 season, and instead sail the Mediterranean, with destinations such as Funchal, Casablanca and Ibiza.

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

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.