First year success for HX all-inclusive switch | Interview with Sandrine Camia of Monaco Tourism | New Tauck itineraries | Luxury Cruise Showcase
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LATTE Luxury News
Volume 261
12 November 2025
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LUXURY NEWS
Pure Amazon brings A&K touch to Peruvian waters
New images have been shared of A&K Sanctuary's 22-passenger riverboat which set sail on the waters of Peru's Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve earlier this year.
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Scenic Group sees shifting seasons for Europe, with even more new ships to come
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NCLH confirms third Prestige Class ship for Regent Seven Seas, arriving in 2033
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Second Transcend river ship to join NatGeo, Lindblad Expeditions fleet in 2027/28
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Repositioning to all-inclusive offering pays off for HX Expeditions, says CEO Rainer
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INTERVIEW
12 Questions with Sandrine Camia from Monaco Tourism
Boasting a stellar career in luxury hospitality, with roles at ultra-luxury properties including Hotel Lutetia in Paris and Hotel Martinez in Cannes, LATTE chats with Sandrine Camia, Deputy Director Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority about cruising and other areas of luxury tourism and of course, Monaco.
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SPOTLIGHT ON HURTIGRUTEN
There's never been a better time to discover Norway, with up to 50% off with Hurtigruten’s ‘Spektakulært’ Black Friday Sale
It’s not just the views that are spectacular in this year’s Black Friday Sale. Save up to 50% on Hurtigruten cruises along Norway’s famously picturesque coastline – at a price that’s just as amazing. Or, as the locals would say… ‘Spektakulært’!
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RIVER
Tauck introduces five new European itineraries in 2027
Coinciding with the recent announcement of a new European river ship to join its fleet, Tauck has introduced five new itineraries citing 'exceptional demand'.
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NRE IN BRIEF
Dianna Rom exits Windstar, joins VidantaWorld
Long-time Windstar Cruises executive, Dianna Rom has been recruited as Senior Vice President of Sales & Distribution for Vidanta World. Rom was with Windstar for more than 11 years, most recently as Vice President of Sales (for 3 years). At VidantaWorld, she will focus on advisor education, preffered partnerships, distribution and sales planning, and more.
Pimental bestowed cruise tourism honour by university
Luxury cruise veteran, Larry Pimental, has been named as the first Distinguished Executive-in-Residence for Cruise by the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, at Florida International University. Pimental (right) will be joined by Thatcher Brown, CEO of Crescent Seas, to establish a Cruise Advisory Board and provide mentoring opportunities.
OCEAN
Mitsui Ocean Cruises unveils Sakura's debut season
The Japanese cruise newcomer's second vessel Mitsui Ocean Sakura, formerly Seabourn Sojourn, will enter service on 19 September 2026.
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SPA & WELLNESS
Crystal unveils back-to-back 'Wellness at Sea' sailings
Crystal will operate its third annual wellness retreat voyages in August 2026, led by wellness ambassador Dalila Roglieri and other specialists.
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GOURMET
Hurtigruten rolls new Sámi menu out across fleet
The new menu, featuring the flavours of the Arctic’s Indigenous Sámi people, has been devised by the cruise line's latest Culinary Ambassador, Máret Rávdná Buljo.
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ONBOARD
Digital 'art experience' to launch aboard Oceania Allura 
Oceania Cruises's newest ship will feature an innovative way for guests to engage with art at sea when it sets sail on 13 November 2025.
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EVENTS
Inaugural Luxury Cruise Showcase takes place in Bris
The event was a collaboration between The Cruise Centre by Travelcall and Main Beach Travel, part of the Goldman Travel Group.
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Upcoming industry events
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9-11 February 2025
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