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Oceania Cruises: Exclusive Wellness Tours
Through wellness experiences rooted in local traditions, Oceania Cruises travelers discover the restorative power of travel.
Disney Believe Revealed: A New Chapter for Disney Cruise Line in 2027
Disney Cruise Line introduces Disney Believe, the newest Wish-class ship, debuting in December 2027. Sailing from Fort Lauderdale, it will offer Caribbean and Bahamas cruises, featuring new entertainment, dining concepts and Disney-inspired spaces, alongside innovative experiences designed for families and adults.
Emerald Cruises and PerryGolf: A New Way to Experience Cruising Takes Shape in the Caribbean
Golf, luxury yachts and Caribbean islands: Emerald Cruises and PerryGolf are launching two exclusive itineraries that transform a golf vacation into an intimate, highly personalized journey of discovery.
The Maltese Falcon Crosses the Atlantic with a New Jumeirah Privé Experience
In December 2026, the renowned 88-metre sailing yacht will depart from the Canary Islands for Antigua on an exclusive transatlantic crossing designed to transform the voyage itself into a luxury experience.
Crystal Launches “That Crystal Feeling” Global Brand Campaign
Crystal has launched “That Crystal Feeling,” a new global brand campaign focused on the emotional side of luxury cruising, highlighting relaxation, personalised service and the onboard experience.
HX Expeditions Closes a Record Arctic Season with Science, AI and a Renewed Greenland Commitment
HX Expeditions has concluded its 2026 Arctic season with record citizen science participation, a pioneering AI whale-detection trial aboard MS Fram and an extension of its Greenland Promise through 2028.
Viking Expands Its Presence in Egypt with Viking Sekhmet
Viking has taken delivery of the Viking Sekhmet, a new 82-guest river ship designed specifically for the Nile. Entering service in 2027, the vessel will operate 12-day itineraries between Cairo, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and Aswan. The addition further strengthens Viking’s presence in Egypt as part of a broader fleet expansion plan.
AROYA Cruises Launches Its New Mobile App
AROYA Cruises is strengthening its digital strategy with a new app for iOS and Android, available in English and Arabic. The app allows guests to book and manage cruises, complete digital check-in, organise onboard services and access selected offers. Integrated with the company’s systems, it will soon introduce messaging, wayfinding and digital key functionality.
Princess Cruises Brings Cruise Planning into the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Princess Cruises is bringing cruise planning directly into ChatGPT with a new native app. Travelers can explore more than 330 destinations across 17 ships, compare itineraries, check pricing and availability, and refine their search through a conversation, making the cruise selection process simpler, more immediate, and more interactive.
Century Cruises Launches Century Diamond: The New River Ship Set to Debut on the Rhine in 2027
Century Cruises is expanding its European fleet with Century Diamond, a new sustainable river ship set to debut on the Rhine in 2027, combining technology, luxury and culture.
Seatrade Cruise Med 2026: The Mediterranean Between Growth, Sustainability and New Challenges for Luxury Sector
Seatrade Cruise Med 2026 highlights a Mediterranean cruise industry in transformation, focusing on sustainable growth, innovation, decarbonisation, seasonality, and stronger destination development.
Travelmarvel Sirius Sets Sail: A New Star Rises on the Nile
Travelmarvel has returned to Egypt with the debut of Travelmarvel Sirius, a 124-guest river ship designed for unhurried Nile journeys combining iconic archaeological sites, expert-led touring and contemporary comfort.
Zac Brown Named Godfather of Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber
Zac Brown has been named Godfather of Margaritaville at Sea’s new *Beachcomber*, set to debut from Miami in January 2027. The GRAMMY-winning artist will christen the ship and perform onboard during its inaugural celebrations.
Mitsui Ocean Sakura Enters Service, Expanding Mitsui Ocean Cruises’ Luxury Fleet
Mitsui Ocean Cruises welcomes Mitsui Ocean Sakura, a new 458-guest luxury ship joining Mitsui Ocean Fuji and expanding the line’s Japan-focused cruise offering.
Viking Astrea Touches Water for the First Time
The Viking Astrea has touched water for the first time at Fincantieri’s Ancona Shipyard. Viking’s second hydrogen-powered cruise ship has now entered the final stage of construction. With 499 staterooms and capacity for 998 guests, she is set to debut in 2027 with itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
Celebrity Compass Completes Float Out Ahead of 2027 River Cruise Debut
Celebrity Cruises has reached a major construction milestone with the float out of Celebrity Compass, the first ship in its new river cruise fleet, ahead of the vessel’s scheduled debut in August 2027.
Emerald Cruises’ 2027 President’s Cruise on the Seine
Emerald Cruises’ 2027 President’s Cruise will sail the Seine aboard the new Emerald Lumi, hosted by Scenic Group USA & LATAM President Ken Muskat. The eight-day roundtrip journey from Paris explores Normandy’s history, culture, art and iconic destinations.
MSC World Asia Completes Sea Trials Ahead of Mediterranean Debut
MSC World Asia has completed its final sea trials ahead of its November 2026 delivery and December Mediterranean debut. The new MSC Cruises flagship will feature over 40 bars, lounges and restaurants, major family attractions and seven-night Western Mediterranean itineraries.
Margaritaville at Sea Brings Beachcomber to Galveston
Margaritaville at Sea will bring Beachcomber to Galveston beginning in October 2027, offering four- to seven-night Caribbean cruises, new onboard experiences, live entertainment and itineraries calling at a wide range of destinations, including Veracruz.
Hero of the Seas prepares for her debut: Royal Caribbean’s new flagship completes the float-out
With the float-out at the Meyer Turku shipyard, Hero of the Seas has entered the final stages of construction. The fourth ship in the Icon Class will debut from Miami in August 2027, ushering in a new era of Caribbean cruising centered on innovation, entertainment and hospitality.
Norwegian Cruise Line Opens Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian Cruise Line will officially open Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay on September 4, 2026, completing a major new phase in the redevelopment of its private island destination in The Bahamas.
Oceania Sonata Floats Out Ahead of 2027 Debut
Oceania Cruises has floated out Oceania Sonata at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard, marking a major milestone for the first vessel in the new Sonata Class. The ship will debut in August 2027 with expanded suites, 13 dining venues and an inaugural season spanning Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas.
Clipper Stad Amsterdam Launches Autumn Sailings and Copenhagen Youth Voyage
This autumn, Clipper Stad Amsterdam combines coastal day sails, a voyage to London and a five-day youth sailing experience from Copenhagen, where participants aged 15 to 25 can learn the fundamentals of traditional tall-ship sailing.
Nature as Teacher: Hapag-Lloyd's Arctic "Young Explorers"
On select Arctic sailings to Iceland, Svalbard and Greenland, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' "Young Explorers" program puts children aged 10 to 17 face to face with polar science — plankton under the microscope, glaciers up close, and, with luck, a walrus or two. With 19 departures scheduled through 2028, it's a bet that expedition cruising's youngest guests deserve more than a scaled-down version of the adult itinerary.