Cruise

Only 463 suites and an almost 1:1 crew ratio: Meet the new luxury cruise ship

The third ship in the EXPLORA fleet will debut in July 2026, offering spacious suites, new culinary concepts, a unified wellness area, and stores from Rolex, Cartier, and Chopard.

EXPLORA III – The Conservatory Pool & Bar.
A ship of the Gordon Tourism Group.

Not just a cruise: The European vacation that connects people – not just cities

Explora Journeys

And the winner is...Explora Journeys

It's just a five-minute walk along the pier to Perfect Day at Coco Cay.

Coco Cay, paradise for a day with Royal Caribbean


Flamingos, sushi, and sound baths: A luxury wellness cruise on the ‘Crystal Symphony'

A wellness cruise along Africa’s west coast can be a lesson in diplomacy, Jewish history, and cultural depth, showing luxury travel can be both relaxing and enriching.

AERIAL CABLEWAY, Table Mountain, Cape Town. The cars rotate to provide a 360-degree view. The clouds that pour down from the summit are called the ‘tablecloth.’

This is what your cruise will look like in 2026: Six trends changing the tourism world

From short multi-night cruises, through quiet nature getaways, to cruises around major sports events – six trends that outline how cruise vacations will be planned in 2026.

MSC Cruises’ Private Island in the Bahamas.

Cruises will never be the same: MSC unveils the upgraded island in the Bahamas

MSC’s private island Ocean Cay gets a major makeover: Beach wellness, AR treasure hunts, and a new LEGO® area await guests in 2026 for a fun, family-friendly, unforgettable beach day.

MSC Island.

European winter? Israelis choose a warm and surprising destination

Israelis skip freezing capitals for tropical getaways: Demand for Canary Islands cruises this winter rose ~60%, with trips allowing visits to several islands in one vacation.

Canary Islands.

Around the world in 121 nights: The cruise that excites Israelis

MSC Cruises offers its first world cruise for Israelis – 121 nights, 46 destinations. Departs Jan 2027 at ~$20,900 per person; 20 Israelis already booked.

French Polynesia, MSC Cruises.

Sailing away on a Greek Isles ‘Mamma Mia!’ cruise

Star Clippers offers cruises from Athens to the ancient city of Pergamon, the island of Lemnos, and beyond, offering luxury amenities and an unforgettable experience.

THE ‘STAR CLIPPER’ cruise ship under sail in the Aegean

Magical moments: Traveling through Europe by river

Gordon Travel Group expanded its Russian-speaking division with new cruise itineraries for 2026.

Gordon Travel Group organized cruises

Among representatives worldwide – Israel wins prestigious award

Sunorama, the exclusive sales representative of the Royal Caribbean Group in Israel, received the “Outstanding Global Representative 2025” award

Independence of the Seas ship, Royal Caribbean.

Size, color, and luxury: Royal Caribbean’s ‘Star of the Seas’ has it all

Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas offers exclusive restaurants for discerning palates, paddling paradises for children, spectacular stage, water, and ice shows, and stops at exotic islands.

Royal Caribbean’s newest icon of vacations, Star of the Seas.

British tourist, 60, dies on Turkey ‘Pirate Ship’ cruise; crew reportedly continue foam party

Colville's daughter alleges the barman declared him dead, covered his body with a towel and the entertainment carried on.

Pirate ship on the water of Mediterranean Sea in Alanya. Ship traveling tour around castle. Tourist entertainment. Party. Illustration.