Cruise
Windstar offering new ways to explore Northern Europe in 2028
Windstar Cruises has opened its Summer 2028 Europe season for booking, with five yachts -- Star Explorer, Star Legend, Star Pride, Wind Spirit and Wind Surf -- sailing the Mediterranean and Northern Europe from March through October. The season gives travel advisors 348 itinerary combinations to offer clients, ranging from four-day getaways designed to pair with a longer European vacation to a 53-day Grand Mediterranean Adventure from Tenerife in the Canary Islands to Venice. For advisors, new reasons to sell Europe in 2028 include an expanded Germany program with sailings...
Holland America fleet expands to 12 ships with addition of Arcadia
Holland America Line will expand its fleet to 12 ships with the addition of the Vista Class vessel Arcadia in 2029. P&O Cruises will transfer the ship to Holland America Line, strengthening the premium cruise line's capacity, supporting continued demand growth and providing another platform for the ongoing Holland America Evolution transformation program. The addition of Arcadia will grow Holland America Line’s fleet by over 2,000 guests while providing additional flexibility to further develop the cruise line’s award-winning global deployment. Arcadia shares the same Vista...
Oceania Cruises puts Europe on show with 2027-2028 voyages
Oceania Cruises has unveiled its 2027 and 2028 collection of European voyages, offering travellers more opportunities to explore Europe. As well, the line will mark a milestone with its first-ever full winter season of voyages in the Mediterranean aboard Oceania Allura, featuring 17 voyages spanning November 2027 through March 2028. Ranging from nine to 26 days and sailing between destinations including Barcelona, Rome, Athens and Istanbul, these shoulder-season voyages offer a fresh perspective on some of the region's most iconic cities, coastal towns and islands. Guests can...
Holland America on course to celebrate 80 in Alaska in 2027
Holland America is setting a course for the summer of 2027 when it celebrates 80 years of sailings in Alaska. As it wraps up a successful 2026 Alaska season, the cruise line is prepared to mark the milestone anniversary. Over eight decades, Holland America has built a depth of knowledge in Alaska, helping shape an experience that brings the destination to life both on board and ashore. That expertise gives guests more ways to see Alaska’s wildlife and witness its glaciers than any other cruise line, from immersive wilderness exploration to signature glacier-viewing. That deep...
Emerald Yacht Cruises has lots on the itinerary with release of 2027-2029 collection
With the release of its 2027-2029 yacht cruising collection, Emerald Yacht Cruises is providing Canadian travellers with lots of opportunities to discover new destinations, enjoy unhurried stays, and experience captivating coastlines through a blend of relaxed luxury and authentic adventure. The new season introduces fresh itineraries and more inclusions, the inaugural Mediterranean sailing of Emerald Raiya in 2027 and the debut of Emerald Xara in 2028, as well as longer voyages added to the Mediterranean and Caribbean that will give guests more opportunity to extend their...
Trafalgar sets sail in search of The Great Godmother
Ahead of the 2027 debut of the Trafalgar Dreamer on the Seine in April 2027, Trafalgar is launching a search for the Godmother of its newest river ship. The Great Godmother Search sees the brand inviting past guests to submit a meaningful story or memory from their travels with Trafalgar for the chance to become part of Trafalgar history and inviting their travel advisor to share in the moment. The selected Godmother will christen Trafalgar Dreamer and sail on the ship’s inaugural voyage along with their travel advisor. If the winner names a travel advisor in their application,...
Unforgettable adventures to the last frontier with Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean has released it 2028 Alaska lineup, featuring more ways for travellers to experience the ‘last frontier’ aboard Anthem, the newly amplified Ovation, Serenade and Voyager of the Seas. Departures for the 7-night trips are from Seattle, Seward and Vancouver and Royal Caribbean offers the opportunity to extend select journeys on multi-night Cruisetour land experiences. The 2028 lineup of Alaska vacations is now open to book on Royal Caribbean’s website. Highlights of Royal Caribbean’s 2028 Alaska summer season include: Anthem of the Seas – From Seward...
Explora Journeys signs letter of intent for fleet of luxury river ships
Explora Journeys has signed a Letter of Intent with Dutch shipbuilder Den Breejen Shipyard for the construction of its first luxury river ships, marking the brand s planned entry into river cruising. Since launching, Explora Journeys has sought to change the way people experience ocean travel through its Ocean State of Mind philosophy combining the freedom and discovery of travelling by sea with the elegance and refinement of European hospitality and design. The brand now intends to bring that same approach to Europe s most iconic rivers. Further details regarding ship...