NCL’s Walk for Wellness team


Oceania plans ‘extensive’ revamp of cabins and public spaces on Marina


Oceania Cruises’ Marina is to undergo a major refit this autumn. The 1,250-passenger vessel, launched in 2011, will see an “extensive transformation” while in dry dock in October. The stem-to-stern refurbishment will include redesigns of all cabins and enhancements to public spaces. A nine-night sailing from Barcelona on November 5 following the revamp leads in from £1,512. oceaniacruises.com


NCL calls on agents to step it up for Walk for Wellness challenge


Norwegian Cruise Line has set a 100,000-mile goal for its third Walk for Wellness initiative in May. Agents must register to take


part by April 30 and add steps to a community scoreboard in the Wellbeing+ app. Prizes up for grabs include Ninja blenders and £100 gift vouchers. At the end of the month,


NCL will donate £10,000 to Abta LifeLine and €5,000 to the Irish Travel Agents Assocation’s Benevolent Fund. Gary Anslow, vice-president


and head of UK and Ireland, said: “We are delighted to bring Walk for Wellness back for a third year. “By shifting our virtual route


to Europe, we are celebrating the destinations our agents know and love while prioritising their physical and mental health.” bit.ly/NCL2026WALK


Fred Holidays offers 2027 Mekong charter


Fred Holidays has secured a fully escorted Mekong charter in January 2027 on Indochine II. The 14-night Special Departure – The Mekong, Angkor Wat & Saigon combines an eight-night sailing with two two-night five- star hotel stays. Prices start from £3,999, including return flights from London or Manchester. fredholidays.co.uk


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MSC reveals new World Asia features plus Bahamas plans 20


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MSC Cruises has revealed new features of its upcoming new flagship MSC World Asia, alongside plans to launch a second private island and a beach


club, both in the Bahamas. World Asia will sail seven-night itineraries from


December 4, with destinations including Barcelona, Marseille, Messina, Civitavecchia, Naples and Valletta. The line’s third World Class vessel will feature a new


design for family-friendly area The Harbour, while the AquaDeck district will be equipped with seven pools and 13 whirlpool baths. The Harbour will have an Asia-inspired design and


feature a new outdoor area for children called The Play Deck. It will also boast the longest dry slide at sea, called The Tree of Life @ The Spiral, spanning 11 decks and measuring 81 metres. Newly designed pools in the AquaDeck include the outdoor Manila Bay Pool and Pearl Lagoon Bar,


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while the indoor Coral Cove & Coral Bar will have a retractable glass roof. A seven-night cruise on World Asia departing from


Marseille on January 23, 2027, leads in at £629. The itinerary includes ports of call in Genoa, Civitavecchia, Messina, Valletta and Barcelona. New private island Sandy Cay will be located next to


the line’s current private destination Ocean Cay Marine Reserve and is due to open in 2028. Meanwhile, CTL Maritime, the infrastructure arm


of MSC Group, will develop an MSC Beach Club at the Grand Lucayan complex on Grand Bahama Island. msccruises.co.uk/ships/msc-world-asia


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Total number of swimming pools and whirlpool baths on the AquaDeck


The Harbour area on MSC World Asia


Holland America unveils flights promotion for Caribbean sailings


Holland America Line has launched a ‘Fly and Cruise Caribbean’ promotion for its 2026-27 season when booked by August 31. The offer includes £600 air credit, a one-night hotel stay, and return transfers from the airport, hotel and ship, on more than 120 cruises departing from October to April. Prices start at £899. hollandamerica.com


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