Dori Saltzman

Email Explora Journeys has unveiled the summer 2028 sailing season, the first season that – with the arrival of EXPLORA VI – will feature all six of Explora Journeys ships. Spanning 178 destinations across 27 countries, the new collection represents a significant expansion of the brand’s global presence.

Email Riverside Luxury Cruises has added two members to its North American sales and marketing team with the hiring of David Semerad as inside sales executive and Evi Nikolaidou as director of sales, MICE and LATAM.

Advisors might recognize Kelly Predmesky from her time at Swan Hellenic and Celestyal Cruises.

Email Royal Caribbean won’t be breaking any records with its planned second Perfect Day experience – Perfect Day Mexico. The private destination, which was set to debut next year with the tallest water slide in North and South America, as well as longest lazy river in the world, is on indefinite hold after the Mexican government said it would not be approved.

Email To meet passenger demand for more immersive on-ship experiences, Seabourn has added a regionally-inspired culinary program to its Alaska cruises onboard Seabourn Encore. Featuring a series of destination-driven dining and beverage experiences, the program is designed to reflect the region’s unique ingredients and traditions.

Email Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Legend emerged from dry dock with an all-new “From Sea to Shining Sea” bow crest that will soon be featured on all of the cruise line’s U.S.-based ships except Carnival Jubilee and Carnival Tropicale (coming in 2028), which feature the Texas star on their bows.

Email Carnival Cruise Line debuted a new pool and recreation area at its renamed Isla Tropicale private destination in Roatan. Formerly known as Mahogany Bay, the Isla Tropicale now boasts a 48,000-square-foot recreation area known as Mangrove Bay, which features an oversized pool, dedicated kids splash pad, swim-up bar, and adjacent bar service.

Email Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2028/29 deployments comprising 238 sailings, 80 overnight stays, three maiden ports of call, three Grand Voyages, and a 150-night world cruise.

Email HX Expeditions has appointed Cinzia Amadio as senior vice president of global marketing. She will lead all aspects of marketing to drive stronger alignment across all teams, clearer priorities, and a more seamless experience at every stage of the HX brand journey.

Email February 2026 was Hurtigruten’s best month ever in North America, topping its previous record set last November around Black Friday.