Details the various sailings and itineraries announced by various global cruise lines on their seasonal cruises and epic voyages
Holland America Line has opened bookings for five new Oosterdam voyages following the ship’s Holland America Evolution transformation, spanning the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Caribbean from October through December 2027 aboard the reimagined ship.
Silversea has unveiled 103 new sailings for 2028-2029, spanning 219 destinations in 56 countries, with new S.A.L.T. Culinary Voyages, a 75-night Grand South America circumnavigation and expanded Mediterranean, Caribbean, Asia, Australia and New Zealand programmes.
Construction has begun on a new cruise terminal at Naha Port in Okinawa, Japan, with Cruise Port Naha G.K., MSC Cruises and Royal Caribbean Group targeting completion and the start of operations for March 2028.
Holland America Line will mark 80 years in Alaska in 2027 with six ships, new itineraries, an expanded Denali Lodge, returning Arctic Circle and Great Bear Rainforest voyages, and anniversary programming across the season.
AROYA Cruises has entered the UK market and confirmed plans to build a three-ship fleet, while expanding its Mediterranean programme and strengthening trade relationships as the Saudi cruise line develops its presence across European source markets.
Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises are deepening GCC luxury cruise awareness through travel advisor education, clearer product differentiation and first-hand ship experiences, with Oceania Vista’s May 2027 Gulf calls offering another trade opportunity.
AROYA Cruises will depart Jeddah for Istanbul on 1 October 2026, with an itinerary featuring Egypt, Cairo, the Suez Canal, Alexandria and Kuşadası as the cruise line begins its new Mediterranean season.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has outlined summer 2027 expedition voyages aboard HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC spirit, spanning European islands, Greenland, Svalbard, Alaska and the Great Lakes, with selected early-booking offers available.
Princess Cruises has detailed its 2026 holiday programme, featuring sailings to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico and the Panama Canal, alongside festive entertainment, family activities, menus and celebrations.
Celestyal has launched 190 shore excursions across its new winter Mediterranean programmes, including 118 experiences for Celestyal Discovery and 72 for Celestyal Journey, alongside new Authentic Encounters and Community Connections options.
