Star Seeker in Miami

A Star is born as Windstar welcomes first-of-its-kind yacht to the fleet

Windstar Cruises has welcomed its newest all-suite yacht, Star Seeker, with a splash at its Miami christening event. Following the ceremony last Thursday (15 January), Star Seeker, pictured, departed on an eight-night  cruise to San Juan, with stops in the Dominican Republic and the British Virgin Islands. The 9,400-ton ship is the first new build

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Kyoto with Carnival Journeys

Carnival launches new Asia-Pacific sailings in 2026 and 2027

Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled four new Asia-Pacific sailings on Carnival Luminosa in 2026 and Carnival Adventure in 2027. Guests sailing on the new Carnival Journeys will visit ports of call across Japan, Southeast Asia, and Australia – including seven first time ports of call. Carnival is growing its presence in the Pacific with the

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Star Seeker in Japan

Early start for Windstar 2027 Japan sailings after 2026 cruise scramble

Because of high demand for its 2026 sailings in Japan aboard its newest ship Star Seeker, which joins the fleet in December of 2025, Windstar is now opening spring 2027 bookings for Japan earlier than planned. Travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto, Windstar’s 10-night Grand Japan itinerary packs in a variety of the country’s highlights –

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QM2 Portside View

Cunard returns to international waters with more than 40 new Overseas Escapes

The Cunard fleet is is heading back to international waters with 40 new Overseas Escapes ranging from two to 40 nights. Queen Mary 2 will lead the way in November with her iconic transatlantic crossings before sailing new short breaks in Western Europe followed by three winter sailings to the Caribbean. Guests can enjoy the

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Syros Island

Regent Seven Seas sets pulses racing with record-breaking 2023-2024 Voyage Collection

Regent Seven Seas Cruises obviously set the pulses racing with the recent launch of its 2023-2024 Voyage Collection and the response was the largest booking day in the company’s 29-year history. The Regent fleet will sail 139 new voyages, with itineraries across Africa and Arabia, Alaska, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the South Pacific, Canada

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Diamond Princess

Spring return to cruising for Island Princess and Diamond Princess

Princess Cruises has updated its timing for Island Princess and Diamond Princess, pictured, to resume cruising in spring 2022. Island Princess will now return to service with a series of cruises to the Caribbean prior to its 14-day Panama Canal voyage on 27 April while Diamond Princess will also return to service with a season

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Diamond Princess

Princess Cruises offers record 48 cruises in Japan in 2021-22 on the specially tailored Diamond Princess

Tailored especial for cruising in Japan, Diamond Princess will sail roundtrip from Tokyo and Kobe from May 2021 to April 2022 on 48 itineraries visiting 44 destinations in four countries, with voyages ranging in length from four-19 nights. The 2,670-guest ship offers a wide range of authentic onboard experiences including sushi dining, folkloric performances and

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Mount Fuji

Konichiwa … Fred Olsen sails into Japan with Boudicca for the first time in 2021

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines will be setting sail in Japan for the very first time in January 2021. Its inaugural 14-night Authentic Japan fly-cruise from Tokyo aboard Boudicca is one of the highlights of its 2020/21 ocean programme The Japan itinerary features maiden calls in Beppu, Hiroshima and Nagoya and focuses upon the themes of

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Diamond Princess

Princess Cruises’ 2020 Japan programme features 50 departures to 50 destinations in 11 countries

The 2,670-guest Diamond Princess will sail roundtrip from Tokyo and Kobe on over 50 departures to more than 50 destinations in 11 countries in 2020. Voyages ranging from 5 to 28 days will offer guests access to Japan’s most famous summer festivals; renowned spring flower and fall foliage sites; and celebrate the festive period in further afield

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cruise ship celebrity silhouette

280 ports in 77 countries – Celebrity Cruises will be breaking new ground in 2020-21

Celebrity Cruises will be breaking new ground in its 2020-21 season as it visits more than 280 ports in 77 countries including Chile, Brazil, and Japan. Guests will also have more time to go exploring as itineraries include 169 overnight stays in port. Additionally, as part of The Celebrity Revolution, travellers will be able to

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