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Reidy joins Celestyal as new Country Manager

CELESTYAL Cruises has appointed a new Country Manager, with Brenton Reidy (pictured) starting in the role today, Cruise Weekly can exclusively reveal.

Oceania christens its new Allura

OCEANIA Cruises has christened its new ship Oceania Allura, bringing media from around the world to Miami to celebrate the second vessel in the Allura-class.

Celebrity Xcel unleashes fun

CELEBRITY Cruises’ Celebrity Xcel (pictured) has officially set sail, with the groundbreaking new ship introducing seven all-new experiences for the line.

Ponant perfect pair

PAIR your Ponant 2026 European small-ship itinerary with a land package and receive $800 credit.

WA wins with NCL

NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL) has opened sales for its first cruises of the 2027/28 season, which will include visits to nearly 70 distinct ports across Australia, Japan, and more.

Seabourn Black Fri

SEABOURN has launched its 2025 Black Fri ‘sail’, which is available now until 02 Dec.

Porthole 17 Nov 25

MOST cruise lines focus only on shipboard innovation, but Holland America Line is also making waves in the horticultural world.

On location on boardCelebrity Xcel 17 Nov 25

Aurora announces Antarctica 27-28

AURORA Expeditions has announced the launch of its Antarctica 2027-28 season, which features 34 voyages, including 10 special edition sailings and four new itineraries.

Ponant toasts partnerships

PONANT Explorations invited 25 travel partners to their office in North Sydney on Wed to catch up with the company’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Global Business, Belinda Hindmarsh and Deb Corbett, Chief Executive Officer Asia Pacific.