We recently spent a few nights in the charming country of Iceland—here are some things we enjoyed doing whilst there that I would really recommend for anyone visiting the island.

Last month marked an impressive milestone for AmaWaterways, as their brand-new ship AmaMagdalena officially embarked on her maiden voyage, becoming the first-ever luxury river cruise ship to navigate Colombia’s Magdalena River.

Last week, leading luxury and expedition travel brand Silversea divulged more information about The Cormorant at 55 South and how they plan to add an additional layer of luxury to their Antarctic expeditions.

Exploring the globe has never looked more relaxing, as leading luxury cruise line Oceania Cruises has recently unveiled Aquamar Bath + Skincare Essentials in their ongoing pursuit of ultimate serenity. 

From waffles to windmills, my first AmaWaterways cruise was everything I had hoped—and more. 

There's never been a better time to be a devoted luxury-cruise enthusiast, as Explora Journeys finally announced their highly anticipated loyalty programme - Explora Club - last week.

For years, travellers have flocked to small-ship cruise line Azamara Cruises for once-in-a-lifetime experiences offered through their unique AzAmazing Evening and Destination Immersion programme. As they sail into the 2025-2026 season, Azamara are stepping it up once again with the introduction of Destination Immersion Elevated.

Luxury cruise line Emerald Cruises have this week announced their plans for 2027. Their extensive proposal includes a major multi-ship expansion with two new superyachts and a brand-new river ship joining the fleet, as well as an innovative deployment programme, and a long-awaited Parisian debut. 

Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas announced last month that their much-loved ship, Seven Seas Navigator will leave The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet on October 14, 2026, becoming the first in Crescent Seas' new fleet of residential cruise ships.

Seabourn—one of the leading names in the world of ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel—has this month announced the sale of a second O-Class ship to Mitsui Ocean Cruises, following the sale of Seabourn Odyssey in 2023.