https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/ en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-31T10:26:43+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seascanner-to-offer-exclusive-rock-vs-country-entertainment-onboard-msc/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seascanner-to-offer-exclusive-rock-vs-country-entertainment-onboard-msc/ Online specialist cruise agency seascanner.co.uk has launched a new rock vs country music concept. The onboard entertainment will be exclusive to seascanner.co.uk guests and will take place on a seven-night ‘Rock vs Country: The Ultimate No-Fly All-Inclusive Cruise’, departing October 31, 2027, on MSC Cruises’ MSC Preziosa. Sailing from Southampton, the voyage will call at Le Havre, Zeebrugge, Rotterdam and Hamburg. Prices start from £499pp. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:26:43 +0000 Cruise, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-takes-delivery-of-newest-river-ship-in-europe2/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viking-takes-delivery-of-newest-river-ship-in-europe2/ Viking®  announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Dagur, the company’s newest Viking Longship®. The Viking Dagur was built at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany. The 190-guest Viking Dagur joins the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art sister ships and will sail Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:19:34 +0000 Cruise, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/princess-cruises-opens-2028-alaska-season-with-185-departures-eight-ships-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/princess-cruises-opens-2028-alaska-season-with-185-departures-eight-ships-a/ Princess Cruises opened sales for its expansive 2028 Alaska season, featuring 185 departures across 14 itineraries aboard eight ships, including the Alaska spectacular Star Princess – from glacier-rich voyages and wildlife-filled ports to immersive cruisetours and Princess Wilderness Lodge stays near some of the state’s most celebrated national parks. Princess Cruises has been sailing to Alaska since 1969, giving the brand nearly six decades of experience creating cruise and land holidays across the Great Land. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:16:27 +0000 Cruise, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-charts-a-new-northern-course-to-scandinavia-the-baltics-for/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-voyages-charts-a-new-northern-course-to-scandinavia-the-baltics-for/ Virgin Voyages will operate its inaugural Scandinavia and the Baltics season in summer 2028, with Valiant Lady homeporting in Amsterdam for the first time. The adults-only cruise line will offer six sailings between July and September 2028, ranging from seven to 12 nights, with 15 maiden ports. The programme includes two Western Europe voyages between Barcelona and Amsterdam, four Northern Europe sailings roundtrip from Amsterdam and an itinerary crossing the Arctic Circle. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:38:02 +0000 Cruise, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/silversea-appoints-nicola-mcneish-as-senior-director-of-sales-uk-ireland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/silversea-appoints-nicola-mcneish-as-senior-director-of-sales-uk-ireland/ Silversea has appointed Nicola McNeish as Senior Director of Sales, UK & Ireland, effective from the end of September 2026. Reporting to Andreas Nuessel, Silversea’s Managing Director, UK and EMEA, Nicola will lead Silversea’s UK & Ireland trade sales strategy, nurturing the brand’s strong relationships with local trade partners while strengthening its position within the luxury cruise market. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:35:30 +0000 Cruise, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aroya-cruises-renews-sponsorship-agreement-with-al-nassr-fc-for-the-2026-27/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aroya-cruises-renews-sponsorship-agreement-with-al-nassr-fc-for-the-2026-27/ AROYA Cruises, the first Arabian cruise line, launched by Cruise Saudi, a Public Investment Fund owned company, has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Al Nassr FC for the 2026-27 season, reinforcing a successful collaboration that reflects the growing international profile of both brands and Al Nassr’s position as one of Saudi Arabia’s most influential global platforms for sport, entertainment and tourism. As part of the renewed agreement, AROYA Cruises will continue to feature on Al Nassr FC’s official playing kit throughout the 2026-27 season, while both organizations collaborate on a new programme of fan experiences, campaigns and digital content designed to engage supporters across Saudi Arabia and international markets. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:27:50 +0000 Cruise, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/introducing-nubia-dahabeya-a-contemporary-celebration-of-egypt-on-the-nile/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/introducing-nubia-dahabeya-a-contemporary-celebration-of-egypt-on-the-nile/ Nubia Dahabeya introduces a new expression of Nile travel for the culturally curious luxury traveller. Available as an exclusive four-night private charter between Luxor and Aswan, the artist-designed sailing boat welcomes up to 12 guests for a slower, more personal journey through Upper Egypt, where culture, atmosphere and contemporary Egyptian hospitality come together. Every itinerary is owner-curated and can be tailored around the interests of each group. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:39:07 +0000 Cruise, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viva-cruises-launches-ai-powered-advice-platform/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viva-cruises-launches-ai-powered-advice-platform/ VIVA Cruises has unveiled a new bespoke AI-powered platform as part of its travel agent toolkit. The ‘AI Travel Advisor’ is now live on the river cruise line’s website and can be accessed by clicking the star symbol located on the right-hand side of the page. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:20:14 +0000 Cruise, Technology, AI, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jannik-sinner-joins-guests-onboard-explora-iii-for-her-mediterranean-prelud/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jannik-sinner-joins-guests-onboard-explora-iii-for-her-mediterranean-prelud/ The World No. 1 tennis player and Explora Journeys Global Brand Ambassador, Jannik Sinner, became the very first guest to sail onboard EXPLORA III, joining the opening leg of her Mediterranean Prelude Journey from 24 to 25 July. During the voyage from Genoa to Marseille, guests had the unique opportunity to participate in interactive wellness and social experiences with Jannik and members of his Performance team aboard the brand’s first LNG-powered ship. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:47:13 +0000 Cruise, Organisations & Operators https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-waterways-embraces-the-rise-of-passion-led-travel-with-specialist/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/european-waterways-embraces-the-rise-of-passion-led-travel-with-specialist/ For travellers looking to shape a holiday around their personal passions, European Waterways offers a collection of specialist-interest barge cruises, combining luxury accommodation, personalised service, and exclusive access to the people, places, and traditions that define each region. Accommodating between six and 20 guests, the luxury hotel barging company combines the ease of a cruise with the intimacy of a boutique hotel, and the deeper connection that comes from slow travel. Travelling along smaller canals and waterways inaccessible to larger ships, guests experience a more immersive side of Europe. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:29:58 +0000 Cruise, Organisations & Operators