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Emerald Sakara Windstar offers free all-inclusive


upgrade on selected departures Windstar Cruises has introduced a complimentary all-inclusive upgrade on selected sailings before March 31, 2026. The offer covers drinks, gratuities and Wi-Fi, and is valued at £74 per passenger, per night. It is available across the fleet for new bookings made by September 30. The upgrade is in addition to standard amenities such as dining at speciality restaurants and 24-hour room service.


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Emerald adds 25 itineraries to 2027-28 yacht cruising range


Emerald Cruises has added 25 voyages to its 2027-28 yacht cruising collection. Emerald Raiya will operate its


inaugural Mediterranean season, before wintering in East Africa. Emerald Azzurra will sail in the


Adriatic and east Mediterranean in the spring and summer, before crossing the Atlantic to offer winter cruises in the Caribbean and Central America. Emerald Sakara will operate a


new itinerary in Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily in 2027, before a winter season in the Caribbean. Emerald Kaia will offer sailings


from Venice to Dubrovnik, and between Dubrovnik and Civitavecchia in 2027. In winter, the ship will offer one-way trips from San Juan and Antigua. A six-day Beaches of the Virgin


Islands cruise leads in at £3,751. emeraldcruises.co.uk


Princess discounts flights by up to £250


Princess Cruises is offering UK passengers up to £250 off flights on more than 750 fly-cruises until 2027. Agents need to book flights through Princess Plane Sailing by September 1 to


qualify. Passengers booking Star Princess’s inaugural Caribbean season can receive up to £150 off flights to Fort Lauderdale. princess.com


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Lindblad’s Approach Guides tie-up extends to personalised websites


Lindblad Expeditions has expanded its partnership with Approach Guides to create a co-branded “personalised, conversion-optimised website” for agents. The site allows agents to share any National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions web page with clients with real-time pricing, availability and personalisation. All leads are sent direct to the agent. inspires.to/lindblad-expeditions/experiences


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Uniworld launches long-haul Ultimate Bucket List Collection


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Uniworld has unveiled four longer itineraries combining land, rail and river experiences in its Ultimate Bucket List Collection. They range from 18 to 21 days, including a


seven-night sailing, and feature in the 84-page Spectacular World 2026 brochure. The 20-day Ultimate Bucket List Adventure of


Southeast Asia, travelling from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, leads in at £7,639. The itinerary includes a seven- night Mekong cruise on board Mekong Jewel, a trip to Siem Reap and stays in Ha Long and Lan Ha bays. The 18-day Ultimate Bucket List Adventure of India


by Luxury River and Rail includes a trip from Kolkata to Mumbai on the Maharaja Express luxury train and a seven-night Ganges cruise on Ganges Voyager II. The


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itinerary, which leads in at £18,525, also takes in the Golden Triangle, Ranthambore National Park and the ‘blue city’ of Jodhpur. The 20-day Ultimate Bucket List Adventure of


India travels from Udaipur to Varanasi and includes a seven-night Ganges cruise on Ganges Voyager II and accommodation in the Taj Lake Palace and Oberoi Rajvilas. Prices start at £10,359. The 21-day Ultimate Bucket List Adventure of


South America will depart from Rio de Janeiro and take in Iguazu Falls, Lima, the Amazon and Machu Picchu. The itinerary costs from £12,919, including a cruise on Aria Amazon and Belmond hotel accommodation. Prices include international and internal flights,


transportation, five-star accommodation, most meals and activities on land and on the cruises. uniworld.com


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