With the launch of its new series of “Quick Getaways”, Windstar Cruises is tapping into growing demand for shorter itineraries but with the same relaxed feel as its signature product.

The first wave of Celebrity Cruises’ 2027-2028 itineraries has been revealed, with the new program incorporating more than 180 destinations worldwide.

Crystal is welcoming back a familiar face this August, as seasoned entertainment leader Shane Morley returns as Cruise Director aboard Crystal Symphony.

HX has appointed Kelvin Murray as its new Director, Expedition Operations, joining the operations leadership team at a “pivotal time” as the expedition cruise line celebrates its 130-year milestone.

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.

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.

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.

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.