HX Expeditions conducted its first ship turnaround in Nuuk, Greenland. Homeporting the Fridtjof Nansen in that Arctic port for the summer season, the expedition line, according to Seatrade Cruise News, is also now partnering with Air Greenland. Last week, that airline carried more than 500 HX passengers to/from Nuuk as well Copenhagen, Denmark, and Reykjavík, Iceland.
New today is Travel Agent‘s robust ship review and slide show about our recent 10-night Great Lakes cruise on Victory Cruise Lines’ Victory II. We offer firsthand insight about the ship’s look and feel; public spaces for dining, entertainment and onboard activities; our accommodations; as well as the itinerary. During that voyage, we also headed out for an optional shore experience that delivered a “Somewhere in Time” experience at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, MI.
Sister publication Luxury Travel Advisor outlined new details about the most sumptuous suite ever—the $25,000 per night Skyview Regent Suite aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ new Seven Seas Prestige. The palatial suite spans nearly 9,000 square feet, akin to an ultra-luxury condo at sea. The ship will begin sailing in 2026.
Viking announced 14 new ocean itineraries for 2026 and 2027, while Celestyal Cruises revealed a new look for Celestyal Discovery‘s staterooms. Carnival Corporation reported that it’s achieving significant progress in reducing food waste. Separately, one of its brands, Carnival Cruise Line, launched a “Funnel Faves” campaign for travel advisors.
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Star Clippers opened its lineup of fall/winter 2026/2027 sailings, while Variety Cruises completed a fleetwide refurbishment project that began in late 2024. Variety’s Galileo was totally renovated, and overhaul work was also done on Harmony V, according to Cruise Industry News. Harmony G, Panorama, Panorama II, Variety Voyager, Pegasos and Callisto also have received maintenance and updates. Variety said that it’s also enhanced its staff training programs.
Cunard has inked a new Abbey Road Studios partnership to bring a new 60-minute Listening Lounge experience to music lovers on board Queen Elizabeth. The luxury cruise line has partnered with the recording studio to create a series of playlists packed with iconic recordings, each handpicked by the Abbey Road team.
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