Analysis 2 mins read

Booking confidence reaches record high

Consumer intent on the World of Cruising website has remained at or near its highest level of 2026 in July and in the first half of August
While the Mediterranean remained the most-searched destination, followed by Europe, the Caribbean was dislodged from the podium by the Norwegian Fjords
About two thirds of visitors expressed an interest in sailing priced under £1,000 per person – the highest proportion recorded this year

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Travelmarvel and Quark team up on new small ship for 2029

Travelmarvel and Quark Expeditions have signed a 10-year charter agreement for a new purpose-built small ship
The vessel will operate in the Mediterranean under Travelmarvel and in Antarctica under Quark Expeditions from 2029-2030
The 99-suite ship, designed for both premium cruising and polar expedition travel, will feature a PC6 ice-class hull

Cruise Reviews 5 mins read

Discovering the wild beauty of the Hebrides on a Scottish Isles cruise

Surrounded by subtropical flowers one day and shrouded in fog on a remote archipelago the next, Raphael Giacardi delights in the diversity of the Scottish Isles

Analysis 2 mins read

Are cruise booking habits finally returning to normal?

Consumer browsing behaviour is gradually returning to normal, but a continued appetite for last-minute cruise bookings shows old habits are hard to shake

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Michael Bayley reveals more on Royal Caribbean's Discovery class

The line’s president and CEO gave some insight into the upcoming class at a media briefing held onboard Legend of the Seas during the ship’s exclusive preview sailing

Analysis 2 mins read

Middle East crisis sparks surge in Northern Europe cruise demand

The Middle East crisis has revealed a striking divergence in cruise demand and signalled where travellers may be heading next

Analysis 1 min read

Caribbean demand holds firm despite US action in Venezuela

US action in Venezuela dominated interest on our sister brand World of Cruising in January.

Ships 3 mins read

Azamara Cruises announces its largest-ever fleet upgrade

The small-ship line will spend $80m updating all four of its ships, starting with Azamara Quest later this year.

Analysis 2 mins read

Spike in last-minute demand dilutes appetite for summer cruises

A resurgence in last-minute demand and growing interest in sailings further ahead are to dilute appetite for spring and summer voyages, according to new data from Cruise Trade News' sister title World of Cruising

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