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Athens is famous for it's ancient history , vibrant neighbours and historic architecture, and now the Athens Riviera is now having it's moment. With many 5 star luxury hotels opening along the coast and luxury beach clubs dotted along the shoreline, Vouliagmeni and Glyfada are the places to be.

A giant new MSC Cruises ship is coming to the Mediterranean — and MSC World Asia is bringing an impressive mix of food, entertainment, family fun and luxury with

Atlas Ocean Voyages has unveiled Extraordinary Expeditions, a new collection of extended luxury expedition cruises aboard Atlas Adventurer, its new sailing yacht set to debut in November 2028.

Explora Journeys has officially named EXPLORA III in Barcelona, marking the arrival of its largest and most spacious ship yet — and the next chapter in the luxury cruise line's ambitious vision for ultra-elegant ocean travel.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled new details of Great Tides Waterpark, a six-acre attraction opening on 4 September 2026 at Great Stirrup Cay, the cruise line's private island in the Bahamas.

Last week, Katie had the pleasure of attending the preview sailing of Legend of the Seas - Royal Caribbean's new addition to their Icon Class ships - as she sailed from Malaga to Rome.

Travel Time's Katie Doyle had the privilege of joining the inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship and the newest addition to the award-winning Icon Class fleet. Sailing from Malaga to Rome on a four-night voyage, Katie joined more than 120 members of the Irish travel trade, alongside 4,000 travel agents, business partners and media from around the world, to experience firsthand the entertainment, dining and attractions that

Swan Hellenic is offering savings of over €2,250 per person on its six-night Soul, Samba and Sea: Journey to the Heart of Brazil luxury cultural cruise, departing on 25 October 2026 onboard SH Vega.

Island Hop by Ship & Bike on a Spectacular ‘Pedal the Hebrides’ Cruise with Hebridean Island Cruises

A few days can go a long way on the Rhine, especially when the route includes castle-lined valleys, vineyard-covered hillsides and some of Germany’s most atmospheric riverside towns. Travalue.ie is currently offering a three-night Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery Taster River Cruise from €1,049 per person, giving travellers the chance to experience one of Europe’s most scenic waterways in a shorter, easy-paced itinerary.

If your anything like me and have binge watched all the episodes of "below deck" that had you dreaming of your own bespoke yacht holiday, Only to come to the realisation that your budget doesn't quite stretch that much. Seabourn Cruises is the ideal alternative, offering an intimate and luxurious experience on the high seas. I was fortunate enough to have the pleasure of being at a presentation of Seabourn Cruises by Tom Andrews on a Uniworld Trip in Amsterdam. Tom Andrews ha

Summer is on the horizon and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has a selection of European sailings designed for every type of traveller.

Welcome to Norwegian Cruise Line’s brand-new ship: the Norwegian Luna, as she welcomed her first passengers on a three-day sailing over the weekend.

Follow in the footsteps of ‘the Boss’ on this quintessential polar voyage, from the ice of the deep south to the subantarctic wildlife paradise of South Georgia.

Royal Caribbean is offering significant savings on select 2026 European sailings, including its popular 7-night Greece & Adriatic itinerary from Ravenna (near Venice).

Celebrity Cruises is currently promoting a 7-night Caribbean cruise from Miami aboard the modern Celebrity Beyond for only €795, down from €1500!

NCL have a fabulous offer on now offering 50% off certain cruises, alongside onboard credit! This unforgettable 17-day cruise charts a course through some of Europe's most captivating coastal cities before crossing the Atlantic in style.

Swan Hellenic has unveiled its new Elevated Expeditions offer, giving guests the chance to save over €1,170 per person, enjoy up to $500 onboard credit per guest, and benefit from a complimentary Wi-Fi upgrade on selected 2026–2027 cultural expedition sailings. Available on bookings made by 28 February 2026.

If Asia has been calling your name, this one-way itinerary is a smart, compact way to see a lot, well. Norwegian Cruise Line’s 11-day “Asia: Osaka, Nagoya & Mt. Fuji” voyage sails from Tokyo to Taipei (Keelung) on the Norwegian Sun, packing marquee cities, coastal culture, and island time into a single, easy-to-plan trip. A handy late-autumn departure (currently listed for 25 November 2025) makes it an appealing shoulder-season escape.

If the idea of waking up in a new city each morning sounds like your kind of escape, then the Discover Iberia Cruise should be firmly on your travel radar.