In yet another exciting addition to their South American portfolio, conservation-led luxury adventure company andBeyond has launched their latest project, a state-of-the-art river expedition yacht to be based in the Peruvian Amazon. Boasting the ultimate in modern design and technology, the andBeyond Amazon Explorer is currently under construction at the SIMA Shipyard in Iquitos, Peru, and is due to set sail on 29 September 2026.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled a new 98-night around the world adventure, setting sail from Southampton in January 2027. Guests aboard Borealis can look forward to a four-day stay in Hawaii, and visits to five Japanese ports, where calls have been carefully timed to avoid the peak tourist season and to coincide with the beauty of the late plum blossom.

Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days, is taking immersive travel to the next level with Destination Immersion® Elevated. Launching this dynamic initiative brings each port to life like never before, with new programming surrounding destination expansion, authentic local cuisine, cultural engagement, and elevated excursions. Azamara Cruises' new initiative will more than triple their specialty voyages from 6 to 22, including introduction of 3 Solar Eclipse cruises in 2026. In addition, Azamara will offer 33 Country-Intensive voyages and 25 new ports in 2025-2026, providing guests more time ashore than any other cruise line—with 51% of time in port being late nights or overnights. This extended time allows for deeper exploration, meaningful connections, and a more immersive travel experience.

Oceania Cruises®, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, unveils its 2026-2027 Tropics and Exotics Collection, including more than 120 itineraries thoughtfully crafted to awaken curiosity and inspire exciting new discoveries. Available for preview online at OceaniaCruises.com, these sailings open for sale on April 9, 2025.

MSC Cruises inaugurated the world's largest and most advanced cruise terminal on Saturday April 5 at PortMiami. The new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal sets a global benchmark for cruise infrastructure as the first in the industry to implement a complete biometric journey with digital identity verification for a seamless embarkation experience.

Holland America Line, a leader in leisurely travel and personalized service, released its 2026-2027 Caribbean season — featuring more voyages nine days and longer than any other cruise line sailing in the region. Nearly every itinerary features a call at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line's award-winning private island in the Bahamas. As part of the 2026-2027 season, guests will be able to enjoy a number of enhancements at the destination, including a new beach club featuring priority tendering, waiter service and exclusive food and beverage offerings. Beach club guests will have private beach access with upgraded beach furniture as well as indoor and outdoor seating with ship views.