SeaDream II to operate two Mediterranean wine voyages in 2027
SeaDream II will operate two seven-night wine voyages between Nice and Rome in 2027, with itineraries featuring French and Italian ports, onboard tastings and winemaker dinners.
Mediterranean & Adriatic
Coverage of cruise deployments, homeporting strategies, itinerary changes, and seasonal trends across the Mediterranean and Adriatic region, including implications for Middle East outbound cruise demand.
MSC Cruises Revises Winter 2027/2028 Deployment Across Caribbean and Mediterranean
MSC Cruises has revised its Winter 2027/2028 deployment, sending MSC World Asia to the South Caribbean while MSC World Europa remains in the Western Mediterranean instead of operating its previously scheduled Middle East sailings.
Princess Cruises Marks 25 Years of Juneau Shore Power
Princess Cruises is marking 25 years since its first connection to Juneau’s hydroelectric shore-power system, recording 1,725 ship connections, more than 123.6 million kilowatt-hours of electricity used and 84,533.60 metric tonnes of emissions avoided.
Silversea Concludes 2026 Venetian Society Reunion Voyage
Silversea has completed its 2026 Venetian Society Reunion Voyage aboard Silver Shadow, concluding a 12-day Mediterranean itinerary with a farewell fireworks display in Portofino and confirming Silver Dawn for the 2027 reunion.
Aroya Launches 2026 Greek Islands Itinerary from Istanbul
AROYA Cruises has begun its first Greek Islands voyage of 2026, with Aroya sailing roundtrip from Istanbul on a seven-night itinerary calling at Bodrum, Rhodes, Mykonos and Piraeus before returning to Turkey.
Holland America Line Positions Oosterdam for 2026 Sunset Eclipse
Holland America Line will position Oosterdam off Spain for the August 2026 solar eclipse, with a 13-day Mediterranean voyage featuring astronomy-led programming, eclipse viewing events and an overnight stay in Barcelona.
AROYA Begins Mediterranean Repositioning Voyage from Jeddah
AROYA has begun an eight-night repositioning voyage from Jeddah to Istanbul, including calls in Egypt and Turkey, ahead of AROYA Cruises’ 2026 Eastern Mediterranean season from Galataport Cruise Terminal.
Princess Cruises Plans Its Biggest Europe Season With Six Ships
Princess Cruises has opened sales for its 2028 Europe season, with 291 departures across 150 itineraries, six ships, maiden Ireland calls and a 53-day Pole-to-Pole Odyssey linking Antarctica and the Arctic for guests from 2028.
Crystal Previews 2028 Voyages Across Fleet
Crystal has revealed summer and autumn 2028 itineraries for Crystal Grace, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, with bookings opening on 28 April 2026.
MSC Cruises Refreshes Eastern Mediterranean Programme for Summer 2026
MSC Cruises has unveiled strategic enhancements to its summer 2026 deployment in the Eastern Mediterranean, introducing new calls at Marmaris, Turkey, and the Greek island of Syros aboard MSC Lirica and MSC Divina.