Reporting on expedition and seasonal cruise deployments across South America and Antarctica, including capacity trends and niche growth among Middle East outbound travellers.
Princess Cruises will offer more than 250 Americas departures in 2028-29, including its first Amazon River cruising since 2014, a new 64-day Circle South America voyage and programmes spanning the Caribbean, Panama Canal and Hawaii.
Antarctica21 will introduce Leica binoculars, spotting scopes and selected imaging products aboard Magellan Explorer and Magellan Discoverer and at Explorers House in Punta Arenas from the beginning of its 2026-27 Antarctic season for guests.
Quark Expeditions has opened its Arctic 2028 and Antarctic 2028-29 seasons, featuring more than 70 departures, a new Northwest Passage voyage, guided photography activities, Expedition Extensions and the return of Tundra to Table.
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled Mangrove Bay, a new pool area and refreshed brand identity for Isla Tropicale in Roatán, adding 48,000 square feet of guest space and new leisure facilities.
Antarctica21 reported near full capacity for its 2025–26 season, with travellers from 53 countries taking part in its Antarctic fly-and-cruise programmes to the Antarctic Peninsula.
HX Expeditions has reported its strongest Antarctica season on record, citing higher guest satisfaction, increased suite bookings, expanded kayaking and camping capacity, and a series of science and education milestones.
MIAMI – 11 March 2026 — Royal Caribbean will debut America’s Got Talent LIVE on Legend of the Seas in August 2026, marking the first-ever staging of the global entertainment franchise at sea.
MIAMI – 11 March 2026 — Oceania Cruises has unveiled ‘The Joy of Traveling Well’, a new global brand campaign that redefines modern luxury through intentional, enriching travel experiences.
Celebrity Cruises launches bookings for 50+ all-inclusive 7–16 night Galapagos expeditions on Celebrity Flora in 2028. Snorkelling, kayaking, UNESCO wildlife encounters.
