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Holidays still a ‘priority’, but cost-conscious travel is on the rise

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A milestone year for the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer

This October, the Waverley paddle steamer is marking its 80th anniversary with cruises along London’s iconic River Thames.

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371 days and 62 countries: World's longest cruise departs from Rome

While you’ve missed the boat on this inaugural round-the-world cruise, you can still book onto the 367-day journey that starts in Australia next year.

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Can’t make a non-refundable trip? There’s a resale platform for that

You can snap up a bargain on a last-minute trip, with everything from cruises to safaris listed on this website.

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Cruise travel trends: New ships, true crime voyages and chocolate

Cruise travel continues to evolve with a host of new ships joining the fleets as well as themed voyages and unique experiences at sea and on the rivers.

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From ocean to fairway: Cruise line tees off with golf itineraries

Silversea has teamed up with PerryGolf to launch a new collection of golf-focused cruises which combine onboard luxury with playing some of the world’s most iconic courses.

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Cruise holidays are taxed much less than hotels, study finds

A €15 tax per passenger per port call would raise €335 million a year in Italy, France, and Spain combined, according to Transport & Environment’s modelling.

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Barcelona proposes to nearly triple tourist tax on cruise passengers

The hiked fee would only apply to cruises that make port calls and spend less than 12 hours docked.

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Europe's largest river cruise ship to launch on the Danube next spring

The AmaRudi, AmaWaterways’ second double-width vessel, will accommodate 196 guests across 98 staterooms and suites when it launches in April 2027.

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Inside one of the world’s most popular cruises around Europe

The western Mediterranean is one of the world’s most popular cruise routes, drawing thousands who visit three top European destinations in a single trip without ever packing or unpacking.

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Four Seasons’ second yacht will bring ultra-luxury living to the seas

Fresh from the launch of its first vessel, Four Seasons has revealed plans for Four Seasons II, a new ultra-luxury yacht set to debut in 2028.

Europe Today

Floating hotels in vogue: why river cruises are booming

River cruises are evolving from a niche product into a key part of Europe's travel market. Rising demand on the German Rhine is increasing pressure on infrastructure.

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HX Expeditions unveils cabin inspired by first-ever expedition cruise

HX Expeditions is marking the 130th anniversary of its landmark expedition cruise by unveiling the 1896 Cabin.

Residences

Could this giant floating city become the world's biggest cruise ship?

The proposed Freedom Ship would be unlike anything currently sailing the seas. Designed as a permanent floating city for up to 80,000 people, the mile-long vessel would feature homes, schools, hotels, parks, a hospital and even a sports stadium as it slowly circles the globe.

Moments

The cruise and rail holiday trend is booming: Here's why

From Alpine train routes and Mediterranean cruises to cross-country adventures through Italy and the Rockies, cruise and rail holidays are booming as travellers embrace slower, more immersive ways to explore.

Health news

Hantavirus: Final 14 days of home quarantine for negative cases

The WHO has confirmed a new hantavirus case linked to cruise ship MV Hondius: a crew member who left the vessel in Tenerife and was repatriated to the Netherlands, bringing total infections to 12.

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Suez Canal summit: global tourism holds its breath

More than 300 world tourism leaders have gathered on an unprecedented Suez Canal cruise in Egypt to seek solutions to a crisis over the Iran war that threatens the summer with more expensive flights, route cuts and fewer flights due to fuel shortages.