Dori Saltzman

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Orient Express Corinthian, the first vessel in the Orient Express Sailing Yachts fleet, reached a milestone this week when it left the construction dock at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard. The milestone, which sees the ship touch water for the first time as it moves to the outfitting dock, marks the start of the ship’s final construction phase. The ship, which will be the largest sailing yacht in the world when it debuts in June 2026, is composed of 14 structural blocks.

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Set to sail starting on Dec. 11, 2026, MSC World Asia will feature several firsts for MSC Cruises, along with the longest dry slide at sea and new-to-brand restaurants. MSC World Asia is the third entry in the line’s World Class, which also includes MSC World Europa and MSC World America, which debuted this past April. The ship will feature subtle design elements that reflect Asia’s culture, art, and landscapes.

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Since expanding its itinerary lineup to include one week sailings that pull in a fly-in crowd, Margaritaville at Sea has been strengthening its commitment to the travel trade. Now the line is launching a series of initiatives that seek to reward, engage, and empower travel advisors. This follows on the heels of the line’s expansion of its travel trade team earlier this spring.

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

AmaWaterways officially welcomed the AmaMagdalena to its fleet in an historic naming ceremony on June 17 in the UNESCO-designated city of Mompox, Colombia. It is the first-ever luxury cruise ship to sail the Magdalena River. “Today’s christening ceremony in Mompox marks a powerful moment not just for AmaWaterways, but for the future of river cruising,” said Rudi Schreiner, co-founder and CEO of AmaWaterways.

1 week ago | travelmarketreport.com | Dori Saltzman

Seabourn is giving its culinary program a refresh with new dinner menus, enhanced local sourcing, and expanding “Shopping with the Chef” options. According to the cruise line, the refresh is designed to “deepen guests’ connection to the destinations they explore.”“Seabourn has long set the standard in culinary excellence, and these enhancements reflect our ongoing commitment to destination-driven experiences,” said Mark Tamis, president of Seabourn.