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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.

Dream come true

CARNIVAL Dream has emerged from dry dock with several refreshed spaces and is now heading for Galveston.

Seabourn turns a page

SEABOURN is embarking on a three-year partnership with leading magazine The Atlantic, which will include an itinerary takeover in 2028 on a cruise from Montreal to Boston, where the publication was founded.

On locationNadi 25 Mar 26

On location on boardAvalon Envision 25 Mar 26

NCL: Local sailings on the rise

AS the impacts of the Middle East conflict continue to ripple through the industry, Norwegian Cruise Line passengers are opting for local adventures, just in time for its largest ever Sydney season, MD and VP Ben Angell shared with Cruise Weekly this week.

Virgin’s ladies meet up

VIRGIN Voyages is set to hold what it believes to be the largest event ever in the open ocean, bringing all four of its ships to the same spot at sea on 16 Feb.