In the latest episode of the Cruise Corner Podcast, we explore the surging world of expedition cruising with HX Expeditions’ Mark Walter and Dr. Verena Meraldi

Co-hosts Jack Carter and Josie Klein discuss the growing trend of younger travellers entering the sector with the duo, as well as how HX’s science and education programme engages guests in meaningful research.

Before that, Carter is joined by co-host Will Payne and special guest Abbie Downes, Cruise Trade News and World of Cruising senior partnerships manager, to discuss CTN’s first-ever Retreat at Chewton Glen Hotel and Spa, which brought together senior industry leaders to discuss critical challenges facing the cruise industry.

In the last episode of the Cruise Corner Podcast, Payne was joined by Real Response Media COO Lee Hayhurst to share a few handy tips and tricks to help you nail your Wave Awards 2026 entry.

Taking place on 24 November at The Dorchester on London’s Park Lane, the biggest night in the cruise industry calendar returns with a host of new categories.

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