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Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Announces First-Ever Wellness Cruise

Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Announces First-Ever Wellness Cruise

12 June 2026 Press Release Cruise News Organisations & Operators Spa News

Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has announced its 2027 Spotlight Collection, featuring seven sailings that will inspire guests with total immersion into their passions and interests. The collection spans voyages aboard Seven Seas Grandeur®, Seven Seas Splendor®, Seven Seas Voyager®, and the brand’s newest ship, Seven Seas Prestige™, set against some of Europe’s most captivating destinations. Together, they offer a diverse range of themes, from wellness and genealogy to gastronomy and fine wine, providing guests distinct opportunities for discovery. Each voyage will feature thoughtful programming tailored to the theme of the sailing.

AROYA Cruises Announces Strategic Partnership  with Lufthansa City Center International

AROYA Cruises Announces Strategic Partnership with Lufthansa City Center International

AROYA Cruises, the first Arabian cruise line and a subsidiary of Cruise Saudi, a Public Investment Fund portfolio company, today announced a strategic international travel trade partnership with Lufthansa City Center International (LCCI), the international franchisor of the Lufthansa City Center (LCC) global travel agency network. This partnership marks an important step in AROYA Cruises’ global distribution strategy, supporting the cruise line’s ambition to bring its “Remarkably Arabian” hospitality to new international audiences and strengthen its reach across key source markets.

SEABOURN QUEST EMERGES FROM DRYDOCK WITH REIMAGINED SPACES AND A MORE REFINED ONBOARD EXPERIENCE

SEABOURN QUEST EMERGES FROM DRYDOCK WITH REIMAGINED SPACES AND A MORE REFINED ONBOARD EXPERIENCE

5 June 2026 Press Release Cruise News Organisations & Operators

Seabourn’s award-winning Seabourn Quest has emerged from drydock with the most comprehensive interior update in the line’s history. Enhancements across suites, public spaces, dining venues and the spa create a more relaxed and refined onboard experience, further elevating the sense of comfort and understated luxury guests know and value. The ship will continue its Mediterranean season through November 2026, and sail a series of immersive seven-day voyages between Dubrovnik, Fusina (Venice), Istanbul and Athens, calling on yacht harbors and islands in Croatia, Greece, Montenegro and Turkey. Each voyage can be combined to create 14- and 21-day sailings.

Viking Announces 2028-2029 World Cruise Itineraries

Viking Announces 2028-2029 World Cruise Itineraries

1 June 2026 Press Release Cruise News Organisations & Operators

Viking® has announced its 2028-2029 World Cruise itineraries, including the 142-day Viking World Cruise, on board the elegant Viking Vesta®. Departing Fort Lauderdale in Florida on 21 December 2028, the itinerary spans six continents and 31 countries, featuring 62 guided tours in distinct ports of call and overnight stays in 16 cities, before concluding in London on 12 May 2029. “Our approach has always been to focus on the destination,” said Torstein Hagen, Executive Chairman of Viking. “Our World Cruises are thoughtfully designed for curious travellers who have the time and desire to experience dozens of phenomenal destinations around the globe in one seamless journey.”

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest Ocean Ship

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest Ocean Ship

28 May 2026 Press Release Cruise News Organisations & Operators

Viking® announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Mira®, the company’s newest ocean ship. The delivery ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy where the ship was presented. Like all Viking ocean ships, the Viking Mira is classified as a small ship, with 499 staterooms accommodating 998 guests. The Viking Mira joins the company’s growing fleet of award-winning ocean ships and will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.

Azamara Cruises Unveils 2028 Sailings Designed for Deeper Discovery

Azamara Cruises Unveils 2028 Sailings Designed for Deeper Discovery

25 May 2026 Press Release Cruise News Organisations & Operators

Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line renowned for its Destination Immersion® experiences and Extended Destination Days, today announced its new cruises for the spring, summer and fall of 2028 — one of the most ambitious and destination-forward seasons in the brand’s history. The new line-up of cruise itineraries features 87% of its deployment spent in port, with more than 360 late nights and overnight stays — representing 53% of total port days — further cementing Azamara Cruises’ position as the industry leader in immersive destination experiences and reinforcing its commitment to giving guests more time ashore to explore each destination beyond peak crowds and in a more authentic way.

Holland America Line Opens Bookings for 2028 Grand Voyages

Holland America Line Opens Bookings for 2028 Grand Voyages

25 May 2026 Press Release Cruise News Organisations & Operators

Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Grand Voyages, revealing extended itineraries aboard Volendam and Zaandam that span six continents and focus on marquee destinations, scenic cruising and longer stays. The 2028 Grand World Voyage and the 2028 Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage feature carefully planned routing that supports in-depth exploration across Antarctica, the South Pacific, New Zealand, Australia and beyond.