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Ambassador Cruise Line to Sponsor The World Indoor Bowls Championships
AMBASSADOR Cruise Line has been named as the official Title Sponsor of the World Indoor Bowls Championship,
which
begins on Friday 10 January 2025. The Ambassador Cruise
Silversea Announces 230 New Voyages for 26/27 Cruise Season SILVERSEA
has announced 230 new
voyages for 2026/2027, expanding its destination
offering. The new voyage
collection, which will take guests to all seven continents, features 131 expedition voyages to some of the world’s most remote regions and 99 ocean sailings that will blend luxury and cultural immersion in over 400 destinations in more than 85 countries. “For 30 years, Silversea has been the pioneer in destination delivery, bringing our guests to unique and rarely explored regions in luxury and comfort. Now, we are
OCEANIA Cruises is ushering in 2025 with unparalleled added value on more than 100 global voyages in 2025 and 2026.
building on our history of innovation with our new 2026/2027 voyage collection — aptly named ‘A Deeper Look at the World,’” said Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea. “We will immerse guests into the world like never before with these new voyages, delivering iconic and off-the-beaten-path destinations in true Silversea style. Our guests’ travels will coincide with the most enriching experiences, festivals, and events, from iconic fixtures such as the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro and the Cherry Blossom season in Japan to lesser-known, local gems. Enhancing the luxury of choice, we are also
Oceania Cruises Ring in 2025 with Value on More Than 100 Sailing “This is the perfect time for travellers to plan
On bookings made from 11 December 2024 until 31 January 2025, travellers will receive up to a four-category stateroom upgrade, plus the option to choose from a premium drink package (unlimited wine, beer and spirits) or a shipboard credit of up to US$1,000 per stateroom. The extra amenity and the stateroom
upgrade are available on a total of 105 global sailings - 79 in 2025 and 26 in 2026 - and offer guests up to £4,400 in additional value.
their dream holiday, combining extraordinary added value with Oceania Cruises’ gourmet culinary experiences and destination-rich itineraries,” said Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. “Our New Year Sale offers the chance to explore the world aboard our small, luxurious ships while enjoying exceptional value and personalised service that elevates every voyage. Combined with the always free amenities of Your World Included™ – gourmet speciality dining, unlimited Starlink® wiFi, shipboard gratuities, and more – our New Year Sale is the perfect opportunity to discover small ship luxury for less.”
Carnival and Holland America Line Reveal Name of Private Island Destination
Windstar Unveils Details of 2026 Japan Itineraries
WINDSTAR Cruises has experienced an unprecedented demand for its 2026 sailings in Japan aboard its newest ship Star Seeker, which joins the small ship company’s fleet in December of 2025. In response, Windstar is now opening up spring 2027 bookings for Japan earlier than planned, and adding an extra autumn date, in order to meet customers’ requests for more bookable sailings in this popular region. Travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto, Windstar’s 10-night Grand Japan itinerary packs in a variety of the country’s highlights (plus a stop in Busan, South Korea) on an intimate cruise. “Just months after announcing our 2026 plans in Japan, we’re nearly sold out,” says Windstar Cruises’ Chief Commercial Officer Janet Bava. “The combination of our return to Asia for the first time since 2023, along with the anticipation of a new ship and the fact that Japan is now one of the world’s most visited countries, has created an excitement for this region that we have not seen before.” Star Seeker will cross the Pacific from Alaska to Japan in early September 2026, where Windstar will bring back its popular Grand Japan itinerary on five dates through October. The spring 2027 sailings will take place on seven dates from March through May.
Explora Journeys Announces 2026 Summer Destinations EXPLORA
With the introduction Journeys have unveiled its
summer 2026 journeys aboard EXPLORA I, EXPLORA II and the highly anticipated EXPLORA III.
of
EXPLORA III to the fleet, Explora Journeys will embark on a fresh chapter of "An Ocean of New". This reflects the exploration of new destinations, new experiences and new itineraries across Northern Europe, Iceland, Greenland and the East Coast of the US and Canada, including New England. Meanwhile, EXPLORA I and II will explore new itineraries in the Mediterranean, offering guests a range of new destinations and new experiences. Launching in summer 2026, EXPLORA III will set sail for her seven-night maiden journey on 3rd August from Barcelona, Spain to Lisbon, Portugal. In her inaugural season, EXPLORA III will pass along the Atlantic coast of Portugal and France, continuing to the UK, Ireland and the Baltic Sea, before exploring the dramatic landscapes of Northern Europe. The voyage will then continue westward, along the coastline of Iceland and Greenland, to the vibrant shores of North America's East Coast and New England. Meanwhile, EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II will sail guests to the timeless allure of the
CARNIVAL Cruise Line and Holland America Line have jointly revealed that Half Moon Cay will be renamed RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, as part of a series of enhancements. The private island destination, located in the Bahamas, will feature a new pier on the north side of the island to allow Carnival’s Excel class ships to dock there for the first time. Additionally, the north side will feature a new tram service and separate shore excursion pier, expanded lounging areas, new cabanas, two lunch venues and a variety of island-themed bars. The existing development on the south side will include a new beach club, an updated lunch venue and renovated facilities. The enhancements will start to become available for guest use from summer 2026 and continue through to the end of the year. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line,
said: “Calling this piece of paradise RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay reinforces our commitment to preserve the attributes that make the destination so appealing as we expand access and welcome more guests to the destination’s crystal-clear waters, white-sand beaches and lush landscapes. Many of our 2026 and beyond itineraries will feature both RelaxAway and Celebration Key, providing guests with complimentary experiences enjoying both idyllic and ultimate beach days.” Beth Bodensteiner, president of Holland America
Mediterranean, exploring its captivating coastlines across celebrated and lesser-travelled destinations. Onboard, guests will experience an atmosphere
of unrivalled elegance, inclusivity and comfort. The ships feature spacious Ocean Suites, Penthouses and Residences, designed to offer a luxurious oceanfront, home at sea. With unforgettable culinary offerings and ocean-inspired wellness experiences, every aspect of the journey is tailored to help guests discover the Ocean State of Mind.
Line, said: “Holland America guests have loved Half Moon Cay for its natural beauty since it opened as a port of call in 1997. The south side of the island, where Holland America has always visited, will remain the secluded paradise our guests are accustomed to and a marquee destination for almost every cruise visiting the Caribbean. The new beach club and refreshed food and beverage spaces will embrace and preserve the island’s pristine beauty while enhancing our award-winning experience.”
giving guests more options to combine shorter sailings, including seven- to 10-day voyages in the Caribbean, with Silver Ray sailing from Miami for the first time.” Travelling in luxurious accommodations
aboard Silversea’s intimate ships, guests will gain a deeper look at the world, choosing their voyage their way – whether admiring the Cherry Blossom and spring/fall foliage in Japan or attending the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Plus, for the first time, all ocean- going ships in Silversea’s fleet will offer S.A.L.T. culinary experiences ashore from 2026.
Line 2025 World Indoor Bowls Championships, the 17-day tournament will see the best players from around the globe compete at the ‘home of bowling’, Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea in Norfolk, for four separate titles. Gordon Nardini, Marketing Office
Chief from
Ambassador Cruise Line, said: “We’re thrilled to announce Ambassador Cruise Line as the title sponsor of the 2025 World Indoor Bowls Championships, prestigious
the most competition in the bowls calendar.
January 2025
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