The launch of Lindblad Expedition’s 2027/28 program last week saw the expedition cruise operator notch up its most successful seven-day sales period in its nearly 60-year history.

A major update to Aurora Expeditions’ Antarctica booking policy means that travel advisors can now price voyages in six major currencies, including Australian dollars, in a bid to enhance booking flexibility and sales confidence for trade partners and clients around the globe.

As of 1 April 2026, guests staying in Azamara’s top tier suites will enjoy a newly elevated experience as part of a guest-led enhancement program.

Explora Journeys has officially opened reservations for Suites and Residences aboard EXPLORA I during the FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2026.Just steps from the circuit, EXPLORA I offers a reimagined perspective on this legendary weekend, where the pulse of the race meets the calm of the sea and the timeless glamour of the Riviera. The ultimate vantage point to take in the spectacle, savour every moment, and experience Monaco like never before.

A significant milestone in the construction of Viking’s latest ocean vessel, the Viking Mira was reached last week as the ship was officially “floated out” at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy.

Reservations have opened for charters and private events aboard Aman at Sea’s first vessel Amangati ahead of its launch for the 2027 summer season.

Seabourn will sail its first ever expedition Grand Voyage in 2027 – a 94 day journey across 14 countries aboard the purpose-built Seabourn Venture.

SH Minerva is now back in the Swan Hellenic fleet—something we were told by the line’s CEO, Andrea Zito, last August that he expected to happen within 12 to 18 months. Well, just a couple weeks ahead of that timeline, Swan Hellenic has announced the return of the vessel.

The first phase of National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions’ 2027–28 deployment has been revealed, with the schedule featuring its return to Oceania after a two-year hiatus.

A new partnership with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will see AmaWaterways offer a new series of exclusive pre- and post-river cruise experiences to its clients from 2026.

UK-based Hays Travel has announced the acquisition of Victoria Travel Group Limited, a leading online cruise travel specialist, in a landmark move that marks the company’s first-ever acquisition of an online travel agency.

Viking has opened bookings for its 2027 and 2028 ocean and expedition voyages, with the program featuring the inaugural itineraries for its new ocean ship Viking Lyra, due for delivery in 2028.