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Christmas Markets, Imperial Cities and the Magic of Advent Aboard Riverside Mozart
From the imperial elegance of Vienna to the festive atmosphere of Budapest, via Melk, Passau, Bratislava and the Wachau Valley: an 11-day journey that transforms the Danube into one of Europe’s most enchanting destinations during the Advent season.
Century Cruises Sets Sail on the Nile: Two New Egypt Itineraries for 2027
Century Cruises will make its Nile debut in 2027 with two luxury itineraries combining history, archaeology, Egyptian culture and river cruising, with the longer program also featuring an extension to the Red Sea.
Crystal: Summer and Autumn 2028 Itineraries
Crystal announces its 2028 itineraries, featuring the debut of Crystal Grace and new luxury travel experiences aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity.
Margaritaville at Sea Broadens Its Horizons for 2028
Margaritaville at Sea will offer 30 itineraries to 25 destinations in 2028, including first-ever calls in Costa Rica and Panama, new specialty sailings and expanded programmes from Tampa and Galveston.
Star Clippers Unveils 2027 French and Italian Riviera Sailings
Star Clippers will offer four seven-night round-trip sailings from Nice in 2027, exploring the French and Italian Rivieras, Corsica and Sardinia aboard Royal Clipper and Star Clipper.
From the Arctic to Alaska: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Expedition Voyages for Summer 2027
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises presents a selection of expedition voyages for summer 2027 aboard HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC spirit. From the European islands to the Arctic, from Greenland to Alaska and the Great Lakes, these itineraries combine exploration, nature and culture, offering immersive experiences in remote destinations and spectacular landscapes.
MSC Cruises: Sandy Cay Comes to the Bahamas as Work Begins on New Private Island
The MSC Group’s Cruise Division celebrates the official start of construction on Sandy Cay, the new luxury private destination in the Bahamas set to open in 2028. The project expands the Caribbean offering of MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys and confirms the Company’s long-term commitment to developing destinations across the archipelago.
Scenic Puts the Alps in Focus for 2027: Switzerland at the Heart of New Itineraries
Scenic is putting the Swiss Alps in the spotlight for 2027 with Iconic Switzerland, a 13-day land journey through Alpine landscapes, lakes, cities and scenic rail routes. Designed for a maximum of 28 guests, the journey combines luxury stays, gastronomy and local traditions, while also connecting with selected European river cruises operated by the company.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Reveals 2029 Voyages: From Hawaii to the Northwest Passage
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled its 2029 season with 129 itineraries spanning luxury and expedition travel, from Hawaii, Oceania and Patagonia to the Amazon, Greenland, the Northwest Passage and Antarctica, combining iconic destinations with a wide range of new and returning calls.
Silver Spirit Sets Sail on Silversea’s Grand Voyage Mediterranean 2026
Silversea’s Silver Spirit has departed on its 50-day Grand Voyage Mediterranean 2026, sailing from Lisbon to Athens with calls at 40 destinations across 12 countries and visits to 48 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
HX Expeditions 2028/29: New Routes and a More Flexible Approach to Expedition Cruising
HX Expeditions unveils its 2028/29 season with 57 voyages and 26 new itineraries across Antarctica, the Arctic, Alaska, Greenland and Scandinavia. Shorter formats, departures from Stanley, a Baffin Island circumnavigation and nine Ocean Crossings point to a more flexible and diversified expedition product.
Pandaw Prepares for a New Chapter in the Irrawaddy Delta
Pandaw Cruises is preparing to return to Myanmar’s Irrawaddy Delta with RV Kanee Pandaw and RV Kha Byoo Pandaw, offering 10-night expedition cruises through one of the country’s most fascinating river regions from October 2026.
AROYA Cruises Expands Mediterranean Programme for 2026-27
AROYA Cruises expands its 2026-27 Mediterranean programme with Alexandria interporting, overnight stays, new ports in Türkiye and Greece, and its first 14-night voyages from Istanbul to the Western Mediterranean and Adriatic.
Silversea Closes the 2026 Alaska Season with 30 Voyages and Two Ships
Silver Moon and Silver Whisper completed 30 cruises between Vancouver and Seward, calling at 14 destinations along the Inside Passage. From glaciers and wildlife to immersive experiences ashore, Silversea is already looking ahead to the 2027 season with 29 new Alaska itineraries.
Riverside Luxury Cruises: An Exclusive Journey Through Fine Wines, Haute Cuisine and Culture
From October 31 to November 7, 2026, Riverside Luxury Cruises invites guests to embark on an exclusive journey along the Rhône, discovering historic cities, fine wines, Michelin-starred gastronomy, art and music, enhanced by exceptional tastings and unique experiences.
AE Expeditions Unveils New Southern Patagonia Voyage
Departing in March 2027 aboard Douglas Mawson, AE Expeditions’ new 11-day journey explores the glaciers, fjords and wildlife of Southern Patagonia, from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas through some of the region’s most remote waterways.
Cunard's 2027 World Voyages: Two Ships, Two Journeys Around the Globe
Cunard's Queen Anne and Queen Victoria depart Southampton on the same day in January 2027 for two very different journeys around the globe — one a 90-night South America voyage timed to Rio Carnival and Machu Picchu, the other a 109-night full circumnavigation taking in Hong Kong, Sydney and Cape Town — backed by more than 590 curated shore experiences.
Star Clippers Brings the Art of the Atlantic Crossing Back in 2027
In 2027, Star Clippers will offer four Atlantic crossings aboard Star Clipper and Star Flyer, combining long days under sail, intimate onboard life and a slower way of travelling between Europe and the Caribbean.
Beyond the Mega-Ports: Emerald's Different Side of the Caribbean
This winter, Emerald Cruises & Tours trades crowded terminals and mega-ships for a fleet of intimate yachts built to reach the Caribbean's hidden coves and boutique islands — with a Marina Platform that lets guests swim straight off the boat, and itineraries running from the Virgin Islands to Martinique and Saint Barthélemy.
Aqua Lares Returns to Seychelles & Tanzania
Following a successful debut season in Svalbard and the Arctic, Aqua Expeditions' superyacht Aqua Lares heads back to East Africa this November — trading polar bears and glaciers for giant tortoises, whale sharks, and coral walls across five- to fourteen-night voyages through Seychelles and Zanzibar.
Christmas on the Rhine & Danube: Scenic and Emerald's 2026–27 Festive Sailings
Scenic and Emerald Cruises have unveiled four new festive river itineraries for 2026, tracing the Rhine, Main and Danube through Europe's most storied Christmas markets — from Strasbourg's 400-year-old Christkindelsmärik to private concerts in Austrian abbeys and German palaces. Guests unpack once and wake up in a new holiday postcard each morning.
From the Kimberley to Easter Island: Silversea's 77-Day Pacific Crossing
Silversea's Silver Cloud has set out on the most ambitious voyage of her 2026 calendar: 77 days, 57 destinations, 11 countries, from the tidal wilderness of Australia's Kimberley coast to the volcanic isolation of Pitcairn and Easter Island. It's an itinerary built less around ticking off ports than around giving guests something cruising rarely offers — enough time to actually inhabit the places it visits.
Riverside Luxury Cruises: The Fascinating Rhine and Moselle in One Extraordinary Journey
From Basel to Amsterdam, through France, Germany and the enchanting landscapes of the Moselle: an 11-day itinerary combining major cultural cities, picturesque villages, Roman history, wine traditions and the comfort of a luxury river cruise.
Scenic Group: A Preview of the 2028 River Cruise Season
Scenic Group looks ahead to 2028 with an enhanced programme of river cruises and land journeys, designed to offer more immersive experiences, longer stays and new combinations of cruising and exploration across Europe’s leading destinations.