The momentous news regarding a slew of orders for new deluxe ships took the most astute cruise industry pundits by surprise in April.

Onboard credit can also be called shipboard credit, onboard spend, OBC or some variation of the four. Here's what it is.

World, meet Allura by Oceania Cruises.

Thankfully, Oceania Cruises delivered as ever.

Oceania Cruises' Vista not only charts a new course to alluring ports of call, but also reveals new paths to wellness through the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Centre. Their first purpose-built, holistic wellness centre serves as the foundation of their commitment to well-being, shaping the entire Oceania Cruises experience.

Kendal, Product and Marketing Executive at Panache Cruises, was lucky enough to be invited onboard the brand-new Oceania Vista for her pre-inaugural sailing earlier this month and she was completely blown away.

An undisputed torchbearer in the ‘upper premium cruising’ stakes, Oceania is the antithesis of gimmick-driven cruising. Oceania Vista is a showstopper.

Oceania Cruises have announced new entertainment on board Vista, the first ship in their new Allura Class.

The highly anticipated debut of Oceania’s brand-new ship Vista is nearly here and preparations are well underway for her maiden voyage this May.

Our Liv is back with yet another helpful blog post. She's been feeling the UK winter blues... all the way from South-East Asia! So, she's been researching the best cruises to look forward to in the miserable and cold winter months...