Celestyal has confirmed the cancellation of all April 2026 departures as its ships wait to reposition to Athens, Greece. The line’s fleet is currently positioned in the Arabian Gulf, with Celestyal Discovery in Dubai, UAE, and Celestyal Journey in Doha, Qatar. All guests and non-operational crew have been disembarked, while both vessels remain fully operational; their departure from the region will take place in accordance with safety guidance from the relevant authorities.

A new survey from cruise specialist cruise.co.uk has revealed a growing interest in river cruising, with 41% of customers yet to try a river cruise likely to book one within the next two years. The research, which polled over 650 cruise.co.uk customers, also found that of those who had already sailed on a river cruise, 49% were expecting to take about the same number or more river cruises over the next two years.

To celebrate International Whiskey Day, Holland America Line and Jefferson's Bourbon are announcing a partnership for a first-of-its-kind collaboration in which Jefferson's Ocean Bourbon is aged at sea across the cruise line's fleet. This marks the distillery's maiden voyage partnering with a cruise line for its Ocean Aged at Sea® Bourbon series. The program expands Holland America Line's award-winning Single Barrel Program and marks a new milestone in its America's 250th celebration, which highlights the theme "The Spirit of Independence."

Princess Cruises unveils its 2027–28 South America season aboard Majestic Princess, featuring overnight experiences in the Antarctic Peninsula, late-night port calls, and access to 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the region. On sale now, the October 2027 through January 2028 season includes six departures across four itineraries (15 – 37 days), designed to give guests more time ashore in marquee cities and closer-to-nature scenic cruising in Patagonia and beyond.

Seabourn, the leader in luxury and expedition travel, has opened its 2027-2029 ocean voyage collection for sale, unveiling a year of thoughtfully curated itineraries as the luxury line prepares to celebrate its "Ruby Jubilee" in 2028, marking 40 years of exploration at sea. Spanning four continents, the new collection features voyages ranging from seven to 40 days, with extended time in port, new destinations, and special anniversary programming woven throughout a milestone year for the brand.

Virgin Voyages will bring together all four of its kid-free ships at sea for the first time in February 2027, in what the line says will be the largest coordinated fleet gathering in cruise history. The event, named ‘Sisters at Sea’, will take place on February 16, 2027, when Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Resilient Lady and Brilliant Lady meet at a fixed point in the Caribbean, approximately 44 miles north of Nuevitas, Cuba. More than 15,000 passengers and crew are expected to be onboard across the four vessels.