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Cruise News

Variety Cruises Ends 2025 with Strong Growth

Iorgos Pappas

Athens-based Variety Cruises closes 2025 with 50% more returning travelers and rising global demand for boutique sea experiences.

1 month ago

Viking Star Changes Course from Tremor-Prone Santorini to Crete

Manuel Santos

Santorini’s earthquakes prompt cruise ship Viking Star to reroute to Crete. What this means for visitors, tourism, and future travel plans.

10 months ago

Celebrity Infinity Marks the Start of Thessaloniki’s Cruise Season

Manuel Santos

Celebrity Infinity, carrying 1,842 passengers, kicks off Thessaloniki’s cruise season with a strong start.

10 months ago

Thessaloniki Gears Up for Celebrity Infinity

Kostas Raptis

Celebrity Infinity arrives in Thessaloniki on February 4 for an overnight stay and connects tourism to the city’s culture and economy.

11 months ago

Harper’s Bazaar Wellness at Sea: Cunard’s New Voyage Experience

Manuel Santos

Cunard has expanded its wellness offerings with the fleet-wide introduction of Harper’s Bazaar Wellness at Sea programs. The collaboration with the renowned lifestyle magazine launches this month and provides passengers aboard the Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria access to thoughtfully designed wellness packages aimed at boosting energy, relaxation, and recovery during their […]

11 months ago

Norwegian Cruise Lines Cancels Norwegian Epic Visits to Corfu

Argophilia Travel News

Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has announced the cancellation of the Norwegian Epic’s 2025 stops at the Corfu port. This marks the second year in a row that NCL has removed Corfu from its schedule. The 156,000-ton ship, which accommodates around 4,070 passengers, was originally set to make 17 stops in Corfu between May 14 and […]

11 months ago

Princess Cruises Sale: Save Big on 2025–2027 Dream Vacations

Argophilia Travel News

The Princess Cruises sale for 2025–2027 sailings is now available. Save up to 40%, enjoy free upgrades, and low $99 deposits.

1 year ago

Cruise Tourism Takes Center Stage at FITUR 2025

Argophilia Travel News

The upcoming FITUR 2025 exhibition in Madrid will shine the spotlight on the global surge in cruise tourism. Scheduled to run January 22-26 the event will feature a specialized FITUR Cruises section. This segment will address the growing demand in cruises, examining the associated challenges and prospects within the industry. FITUR Cruises 2025 will see […]

1 year ago

Oceana Cruises Unveils New 2026 Voyages

Argophilia Travel News

The world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, Oceania Cruises® has unveiled the second swathe of its 2026 Collection of Voyages which are available to book from November 13, 2024. Travelers can choose from more than 60 new enticing itineraries, including 17 Grand Voyages, across the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Mediterranean, and Northern Europe, aboard three of Oceania Cruises’ smallest ships, Nautica, […]

1 year ago

Celebrate the Semiquincentennial of the U.S. with Princess Cruises

Iorgos Pappas

Discover Princess Cruises’ 2026 offerings for the semiquincentennial of the U.S. with stunning Canada & New England voyages.

1 year ago

Princess Cruises Unveils Unmissable Cyber Sale for 2024-2026 Voyages

Manuel Santos

Princess Cruises has announced its most extensive Cyber Sale yet, offering mega discounts and exclusive benefits for bookings made between November 1 and 25, 2024.

1 year ago

Star Princess to Debut in Fall 2025

Manuel Santos

A Sun Princess replica, the Star Princess upholds Princess Cruises’ reputation for elegance and innovation. It will set sail in the fall of 2025.

1 year ago

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