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Could 2029 mark the beginning of the end for one of P&O Cruises’ most beloved classic ships? With questions being raised about the future of the fleet, we look at whether Aurora could face retirement when Queen Anne makes the move from Cunard.
For loyal P&O Cruises passengers, few ships inspire the same affection as *Aurora*. Since entering service in 2000, this elegant, mid-sized cruise ship has built a loyal following among travellers who appreciate traditional cruising, a friendly atmosphere and the charm of a smaller vessel. 
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Ambassador Cruise Line is getting ready to welcome a brand-new addition to its growing family – Ambella.
Due to join the fleet in 2028, this exciting new ship marks an important step for Ambassador as it expands beyond the UK and into the German-speaking cruise market. But what do we know about Ambella so far? Here are five things worth knowing. 
There are few better ways to see how much the cruise industry has changed than by comparing two ships that share the exact same name.
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas first entered service in 1995. More than three decades later, the cruise line has brought the name back for its newest Icon Class ship, which entered service in 2026. Despite sharing a name, these two ships could hardly be more different. The original Legend of the Seas was a relatively modest cruise ship by today’s standards, designed around traditional cruising and carrying just over 2,000 passengers at maximum capacity. The new Legend is a giant floating resort with thousands of passengers, enormous water attractions, multiple neighborhoods and more than 40 places to eat and drink. So, how different are they really? 
For more than two decades, Queen Mary 2 has occupied a unique place in modern cruising. Launched in 2003, she was designed not simply as a cruise ship, but as a true ocean liner capable of maintaining the famous transatlantic route between Southampton and New York.
Even today, Cunard describes her as the world's only ocean liner. But ships cannot sail forever. Eventually, Queen Mary 2 will reach the end of her working life, raising an intriguing question: What could replace her? 
Image: AI created rendering based on a sketch from Harry Cotterill
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings surprised the cruise industry in late July 2026 by confirming that Oceania Sirena has been sold.
While the company has not revealed who purchased the 670-guest luxury cruise ship, it did confirm that Sirena will continue sailing for Oceania Cruises under a charter agreement until spring 2028 before being handed over to her new owner. The announcement has immediately sparked one big question among cruise enthusiasts: who bought Oceania Sirena? 
Luxury cruising has evolved dramatically in recent years, and few brands have made as much of an impact as Explora Journeys.
Launched by the MSC Group as a new luxury lifestyle brand, Explora Journeys has been designed for travellers who value space, elegance, exceptional service, and meaningful experiences over traditional cruising. 
There are ship names, and then there's Carnival Destiny. When Carnival Cruise Line announced that its first Ace-class ship, launching in 2029, would carry the iconic Destiny name, it wasn't simply recycling an old favourite. It was paying tribute to one of the most influential cruise ships ever built.
The original Carnival Destiny didn't just change Carnival—it changed the entire cruise industry. Now, 33 years later, history is repeating itself. 
Royal Caribbean has long been synonymous with ever-larger cruise ships pushing the limits of scale, innovation, and onboard spectacle. Yet in recent years, whispers have grown louder that the cruise line is developing something quite different — a class of smaller, more flexible ships, colloquially dubbed the Discovery Class (or “Project Discovery”).
While nothing is official yet, Royal Caribbean executives have dropped hints, leaks are surfacing on social media, and cruise fans are already speculating. Here’s a roundup of what we know (and don’t) about the rumoured Discovery Class. 
Although actually somewhat quieter than 2023, in the year of 2024, the cruise industry will welcome no less than 15 brand new exciting cruise ships, from the world's mainstream cruise operators.
We've saved you the trouble and picked our top five and we think there's something to suit everyone, from families and those young at heart, to the more traditional cruiser. Keep on reading to find out more! 
Sometimes trying something new can be a little scary, especially if it's possibly going to cost you a decent sum money. Trying a cruise line for the first time is no different! But change can be exciting and lead to new opportunities and adventures. Experience cruiser, cruise blogger and travel writer Marcus Adam, has shared with us his top reasons why you should consider booking a cruise holiday with Celebrity Cruises. If like Marcus, you've cruised with Celebrity Cruises before, then you'll know what he's talking about!  |
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