Cruise News – Spring 2026

 

MSC Cruises Serves up Exciting New Summer 2026 Itineraries in the Eastern Mediterranean

Setting the stage for an incredible summer, MSC Cruises’ new itineraries aboard MSC Lirica and MSC Divina will offer guests the chance to explore some of the most captivating destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean – and it’s not too late to book.

Both ships will offer seven-night sailings, designed to showcase the iconic region’s beauty with itineraries that span the breathtaking Greek Isles to historic cities in Turkey, Montenegro’s Adriatic gems, and Italy’s highly sought-after destinations – offering travellers the perfect mix of city exploration, relaxing beaches, rich culture, delicious cuisine and world-famous historical sites.

The itineraries include calls at exciting new and upcoming destinations Marmaris, Turkey renowned for its stunning coastline and historic harbour, and Syros, Greece, celebrated for its charming blend of neoclassical architecture and vibrant local culture

Visit: www.msccruises.com

 

Princess Cruises Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Voyages to the Nation’s Most Spectacular Shores

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Princess Cruises invites guests to sail from sea to shining sea with commemorative voyages exploring some of the country’s most breathtaking coastlines. From The Great Land of Alaska’s glacier-carved wilderness and Hawaii’s volcanic islands to the historic charm of New England, guests sailing in North America starting in the Spring and throughout the year will enjoy special onboard entertainment, themed programming, and festive food and beverage experiences honoring America’s milestone birthday.

Visit: www.princess.com

 

Quark Expeditions Unveils Arctic 26: Ice, Fire, and The Eclipse

Quark Expeditions, a leader in polar adventure, has unveiled its Arctic 26 season, Ice, Fire, and The Eclipse. This new season, celebrating 35 years of historic exploration in the Arctic, builds upon our legacy of innovation and pioneering firsts to offer Quark Expeditions most diverse range of Arctic itineraries to date. Including a variety of options for exploration in Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, and the Canadian Arctic, all offered aboard the two state-of-the-art vessels: Ultramarine and Ocean Explorer. Among them are two exclusive new voyages: Iceland Circumnavigation: Helicopters, Glaciers and Volcanoes and Iceland to Greenland: A Total Solar Eclipse. From soaring above Iceland’s volcanic wonders in a twin-engine helicopter, to kayaking beneath the towering bird cliffs of Alkefjellet in Svalbard, to witnessing a celestial spectacle from the remote High Arctic. Each itinerary in the Arctic portfolio is crafted by the polar team to embody the true spirit of exploration, unlocking the secrets of the world’s most remote wildernesses in ways only possible with Quark Expeditions.

Visit: www.quarkexpeditions.com

 

Viking Announces New Mississippi and Ohio River Voyages for 2027

Viking has recently announced that new itineraries on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers for 2027 are now open for booking. Sailing on board the Viking Mississippi, guests can choose the new 15-day Bayous, Blues & Bluegrass itinerary, which operates between New Orleans and Louisville, with ports of call along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. A shorter option—the 8-day Mississippi & Ohio River Explorer itinerary—offers a journey between Memphis and Louisville.
 
The new itineraries expand the company’s destination-focused offerings on the Mississippi River and include:
 
• NEW for 2027 – Bayous, Blues & Bluegrass (15 days; New Orleans – Louisville)
 
• NEW for 2027 – Mississippi & Ohio River Explorer (8 days; Memphis – Louisville)
 
• Mississippi River Odyssey  – (22 days; New Orleans – St. Paul)
 
• Mississippi Delta Explorer  – (8 days; New Orleans – Memphis)
 
• Heartland of America  – 8 days; St. Louis – St. Paul)
 
•New Orleans & Southern Charms  – (8 days; New Orleans roundtrip)
 
The Viking Mississippi
 
Hosting 386 guests in 193 all-outside staterooms, the state-of-the-art Viking Mississippi is inspired by Viking’s award-winning river and ocean ships and features elegant Scandinavian design, as well as public spaces that are familiar to guests but reimagined for Mississippi River voyages. The ship’s cutting-edge design, expansive windows and comfortable amenities make the Viking Mississippi the first truly modern ship in the region.

 

Visit: www.viking.com

 

Seabourn Announces 2028 ‘Cape to Cape’ 120-Day World Cruise on Seabourn Quest

Seabourn, a leader in luxury cruising and expedition travel, has unveiled one of its most extraordinary journeys yet: the 2028 Cape to Cape World Cruise, a 120-day voyage aboard the award-winning Seabourn Quest. This once-in-a-lifetime journey will span over 26,000 nautical miles, exploring five continents and more than 50 destinations and introducing the first complimentary expedition-style experiences ever offered on a Seabourn world cruise.

Departing from Miami on January 7, 2028, Seabourn Quest will take guests deep into the cultural and natural wonders between two legendary capes – Cape Horn in South America and Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. The ship will also visit a number of iconic and remote destinations in Antarctica, Easter Island, the Falkland Islands, and more. This voyage will also mark the beginning of Seabourn’s 40th anniversary year and will retrace the spirit of its first sailing with a transit through the Panama Canal. This milestone is just the start, with more exciting details on the way.

For the first time, guests will enjoy complimentary expedition-style experiences as part of a World Cruise itinerary, led by an expanded 18-person expedition team. These immersive adventures will be available in Antarctica, Chilean Fjords, and other select locations, bringing guests closer to the continent’s stunning landscapes and wildlife.

Guests can choose from two itinerary lengths, a 120-day voyage from Miami to Dover (London) or a shorter 112-day voyage with early disembarkation in Lisbon.

Visit: www.seabourn.com

 

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Expands Winter 2027/28 with Warm-Climate Discovery Routes

Expeditions with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises have always extended beyond polar regions. For winter 2027/28, the company is introducing a clear strategic focus: alongside its classic Antarctic expeditions, the HANSEATIC nature will sail discovery routes in warmer climates across the western Indian Ocean, featuring Madagascar and the Seychelles.

While two expedition ships continue operating in the Antarctic, HANSEATIC nature will offer ten cruises between October 2027 and March 2028, exploring remote islands, atolls, and coastlines from West Africa to South Africa, the Seychelles, and Madagascar.

Polar and Tropical Redefining Winter Expeditions
With the new routing, guests can now choose between Antarctic expeditions and tropical discovery cruises, both delivered with identical expedition standards. The expansion also creates new opportunities for travel partners by broadening the winter portfolio and appealing to additional target groups.

Madagascar and the Seychelles
Biodiversity in Focus

The routes open access to two of the world’s most species-rich regions. Madagascar offers endemic wildlife and rarely visited landscapes, while the Seychelles feature remote atolls and strictly protected conservation areas, including Aldabra. Zodiac landings in small groups enable close-up nature experiences conducted with maximum environmental sensitivity.

Highlights of the winter 2027/28 program include:

Expedition Seychelles: Premiere
A Warm Winter on Tropical Islands from Mahe to Mauritius

Expedition Madagascar
One of Evolution’s Most Beautiful Gifts
From Mahe to Mauritius via Madagascar

Visit: www.hl-cruises.com

 

Explora Journeys Introduces ‘Endless Worlds’ its Inaugural World Journey in 2029

Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, recently unveils Endless Worlds, its highly anticipated Inaugural World Journey taking place aboard EXPLORA I. Spanning 128 days from January 6 to May 14, 2029, this extraordinary east-to-west Journey is the brand’s first opportunity for guests to explore the globe through one continuous Journey across four continents, 29 countries and territories, and 63 unique destinations.

Designed for discerning guests with the rarest luxury of all – time – Endless Worlds reflects a new chapter for Explora Journeys, guided throughout by the brand’s signature Ocean State of Mind philosophy. Purposeful, unhurried and profoundly enriching, the Journey traces the routes of ancient trade, cultural exchange and human connection, crossing the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and offers a fluid rhythm of discovery from Dubai’s sunlit coastline, through to its conclusion at Barcelona’s Mediterranean shores. Endless Worlds also takes Explora Journeys to Australia and New Zealand for the first time, offering a truly global curation of extraordinary ocean travel opportunities.

Endless Worlds unfolds through seven distinct Passages, each conceived as a complete Journey with its own narrative, yet woven together, forming a single unbroken story of exploration and discovery.

Visit: https://explorajourneys.com