Cruises have been booming this year, and this summer, many lines have returned their full fleet back to operation. Others are resuming itineraries that had previously been on pause. Expect new dining options, new destinations and plenty of deals to entice travelers back on board. These are some the latest updates and happenings from major cruise lines around the world for this summer’s busy travel season.

Seabourn launches first expedition ship

Seabourn Venture will take her maiden voyage this month from Tromso, Norway as the first, purpose-built expedition ship for the line’s fleet of ultra-luxury vessels. With so many luxury lines moving into expedition cruising, this is an exciting move for the cruise company and its loyal guests looking for all-inclusive sailings. It is also an indication of an evolving profile of guests showing interest in more active adventure when they travel. The ship will rotate between the Arctic and the Southern Hemisphere sailing to Greenland, Iceland, the Amazon and Antarctica.

Celebrity launches Houzz interior design partnership

If you’ve ever looked at the design of a space and wanted to recreate it for your own home, Celebrity Cruises wants to help. Its new partnership with Houzz, an interior design platform for both designers and enthusiasts to get inspiration, allows passengers to purchase products that are part of its ship design to enjoy at home. They can “shop the look” created by well-known interior designers Nate Berkus and Kelly Hoppen from the line’s newest ship Celebrity Beyond. Celebrity Cruises created its own brand page on the the design platform featuring products from cabins and public areas and is the first cruise company to make their onboard design elements available for people to purchase through such a platform.

Emerald Cruises grows luxury yacht destinations

As part of its growing list of destinations, Emerald Cruises is expanding the sailing destinations for Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara for the 2023-2024 season. Among the new itineraries are visits to and around the…