Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced that new itineraries on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers for 2027 are now open for booking. Sailing on board the Viking Mississippi, guests can choose the new 15-day Bayous, Blues & Bluegrass itinerary, which operates between New Orleans Read More …
The ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn recently completed a landmark 12-day “Antarctica Exploration” voyage aboard the Seabourn Venture, concluding on February 9, 2026. This journey established several milestones for the company and its parent corporation, Carnival Corporation, by pushing further south Read More …
Recent analysis by the global travel booking platform Omio highlights a significant shift in modern travel preferences, specifically the rapid emergence of “astro cruises” and stargazing tourism. Data indicates a substantial 1006% increase in Google searches for these terms over Read More …
Seabourn Encore is scheduled to facilitate a series of seasonal voyages along the Inside Passage, supporting the Alaska tourism sector through the summer months. The vessel will operate seven- and eight-day itineraries traveling between Vancouver and Juneau, with the option Read More …
Severe weather abruptly interrupted shore operations for Holland America Line’s Noordam during its visit to Kiriwina Island in Papua New Guinea. The ship was midway through a 42-night sailing from Sydney to Auckland when a sudden squall produced winds reaching Read More …
Aurora Expeditions has launched a new citizen science initiative designed to engage passengers in the monitoring of climate change during their voyages to Antarctica. By partnering with Joe Muise, a physics teacher and the founder of the Thermal Imaging of Read More …
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) is actively working to elevate Sogod Bay, located in Southern Leyte, as a premier global destination for scuba diving. This strategic push was highlighted by the region’s participation in the Salon de la Plongée Read More …
In 2026, visitors to America’s national parks will encounter significant changes as the country marks its 250th anniversary. The National Park Service plans to host numerous commemorative events at historic sites ranging from Independence Hall to Revolutionary War battlefields. Beyond Read More …
Hangzhou, often historically referred to as “heaven on earth,” is currently positioning itself as a premier destination for global travelers seeking to experience the depth of China’s five-millennia-old civilization. The Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism has Read More …