Monthly Archives: December 2025

Holland America to Mark America’s 250th Birthday with July 4 Sailing

As America marks its 250th anniversary in 2026, Holland America Line is launching a celebration featuring unique programs and collaborations with American brands deeply rooted in the nation’s history. Additionally, a July 4, 2026, seven-day “America’s 250th Celebration: Stars and Stripes” cruise will bring together tradition, history and specially curated programming. Through this anniversary voyage […]

MSC Cruises Opens 2028 World Cruise Bookings

MSC Cruises has opened bookings for its 2028 World Cruise, inviting guests to explore vibrant cities, remote islands, and cultural treasures during the 115-night voyage aboard the newly refurbished MSC Magnifica. The sailing will start from the Mediterranean and head to the Caribbean, across the Pacific, into Australasia, through Asia and the Arabian Peninsula before […]

New in Cruise: Strong 2026 Outlook, New Ship Order

If Carnival Corporation’s annual earnings report and 2026 outlook are any indication, travel advisors can look forward to strong cruise sales in the new year. Carnival posted record revenues and record adjusted net income of $3.1 billion, up more than 60%. During the past three months, Carnival also experienced record booking volumes for its 2026 […]

Star Clippers Launches Summer 2027 Mediterranean Sailings

Star Clippers has announced new Mediterranean itineraries and new ports for summer 2027. Highlighting the list is a new 11-night sailing (10 nights on the reverse sailing) between the 3,000-year-old metropolis of Istanbul and the jewel of Türkiye’s southern coast, Antalya. New ports on other Mediterranean sailings run into double digits, and include many that […]

Holland America Line Announces Biggest Deal of the Year

Holland America Line is kicking off the traditional cruise Wave Season with its biggest deal of the year. The “Start Your Journey” promotion, available on over 500 cruises to Alaska, Europe and beyond, includes up to 30 percent off cruise fares, free balcony upgrades, onboard and shore excursion credits, free kids fares and more ways […]

MSC Cruises Adds Eastern Mediterranean Sailings for Summer 2026

MSC Cruises has unveiled new itineraries aboard MSC Lirica and MSC Divina for summer 2026, offering guests the chance to explore some of the most captivating destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean—and it’s not too late to book. Both ships will offer seven-night sailings, designed to showcase the region’s beauty with itineraries featuring destinations in the […]

Omni Fort Lauderdale Debuts | Travel Agent Central

Omni Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Broward County, Visit Lauderdale, and developer Matthews Southwest, officially opened the doors of Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on December 18, welcoming its first guests. This debut signals the brand’s flagship arrival to Greater Fort Lauderdale.  “Today’s opening marks an exciting new chapter for Broward County and […]

The Hyatt Centric Brand Debuts in Puerto Rico

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Interlink and Vivo Beach Club have announced the opening of Hyatt Centric San Juan Isla Verde, marking the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in Puerto Rico. Located in one of Puerto Rico’s most celebrated neighborhoods, the hotel is walking distance to Isla Verde Beach, vibrant restaurants, nightlife, and shopping. A five-minute drive […]