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What are you looking for? Search # News (7) # Blog Tips, tricks, updates, and insights from the team at S.W. Black Travel [![Carnival Destiny Relaunch](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Carnival%E2%80%99s%20Ace-Class%20Ship%20Sets%20a%20Larger%20Course.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/carnivals-ace-class-ship-sets-a-larger-course?hsLang=en-au) [![Carnival Destiny Relaunch](https://blog.swblack.com.au/hubfs/Carnival%E2%80%99s%20Ace-Class%20Ship%20Sets%20a%20Larger%20Course.png)](https://blog.swblack.com.au/carnivals-ace-class-ship-sets-a-larger-course?hsLang=en-au) ## [Carnival’s Ace-Class Ship Sets a Larger Course](https://blog.swblack.com.au/carnivals-ace-class-ship-sets-a-larger-course?hsLang=en-au) 13 July 2026 [S.W. Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [**Carnival Cruise Line**](https://www.carnival.com/) has revealed the first ship in its next-generation Ace class, giving... 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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [**Celebrity Cruises**](https://www.celebritycruises.com/int) has unveiled 13 new experiences for Celebrity Reflection, with the Solstice-class... 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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [**Ponant Explorations**](https://au.ponant.com/) is offering savings of up to $3,000 on suites aboard its 10-night Iconic... 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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [**Carnival Adventure**](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-adventure) offers a busy, family-friendly cruise style for travellers sailing close to home... 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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) Quark Expeditions has released its earliest-ever season launch, giving travellers more time to plan... 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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [**Azamara**](https://www.azamara.com/home) has partnered with Premier Golf to introduce 23 golf-focused sailings in 2028. The... 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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) [**Hurtigruten**](https://www.hurtigruten.com/en) has returned Vesteralen to regular service between Bergen and Kirkenes after an... 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Black Travel](https://blog.swblack.com.au/author/s-w-black-travel?hsLang=en-au) Oceania Cruises has released its [**2028-2029 collection**](https://www.oceaniacruises.com/28-29-voyage-collection), with more than 230 cruises and over 60... 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