HX Expeditions has unveiled its 2028/29 season, introducing 26 new voyages across 14 destinations as the expedition cruise line expands into new regions, gateways and itinerary formats. This season marks more than 130 years of expedition heritage for HX, with highlights including a new Falkland Islands gateway to Antarctica and South Georgia, shorter-format sailings in […]
Viking has floated out Viking Astrea, the company’s second hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions, marking the first time the ship has touched water. The cruise line scheduled Viking Astrea for delivery in May 2027 and she will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. “The float […]
Holland America Line is bringing forward Oosterdam’s major transformation by five weeks following strong demand for cruises aboard the revamped ship. The cruise line will begin the ship’s Holland America Evolution refurbishment earlier than planned, with Oosterdam now set to return to service on 31 October 2027. The move has allowed Holland America to add […]
Six people have died and around 130 people are still missing after a ferry travelling between Java and Borneo capsized in bad weather. The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying 243 passengers and crew when it lost contact with its shipping company after leaving Surabaya in East Java. Rescuers have found more than 100 people alive. […]
Cunard announced that it will refurbish its Queen Mary 2 ship, marking a new chapter for the world’s only ocean liner as she prepares to enter dry dock in spring 2027. The vessel is the only ship in the world offering regularly scheduled Transatlantic Crossings between Southampton and New York. One of Queen Mary 2’s […]
Oceania Cruises announced the industry’s first entirely gluten-free ocean voyage, which will sail aboard Oceania Vista in 2028. The 12-night roundtrip voyage from Southampton will depart 31 May, 2028. The journey will invite guests to experience the full breadth of the line’s culinary program without the need to navigate menus, question preparation practices or worry […]
Independent small-ship cruise line Variety Cruises is stepping up its focus on Australia and New Zealand, launching a search for a dedicated National Business Development Manager to support a market showing strong growth and significant further potential. The family-owned cruise company, operating since 1949, sails a fleet of eight boutique small ships carrying just 34–72 […]
Pearl Expeditions has released its 2028 sailing collection, with itineraries taking in the Kimberley, Arnhem Land, the Tiwi Islands, Torres Strait, the Great Barrier Reef, Raja Ampat, East Indonesia’s Spice Islands, Borneo and Papua New Guinea. The seven- to 11-day voyages will be run aboard the purpose-built m/y Paspaley Pearl, carrying a maximum of 30 […]
Murray River Paddlesteamers is offering savings of $500 per couple on 2027 and 2028 cruises to celebrate the upcoming launch of Australia’s first, five-star, overnight river vessel, Australian Star, on 18 September, 2026. The cruise line is also offering a reduced solo supplement of 45 per cent on Australian Star’s three, four and seven-night cruises […]
Seabourn invites guests to its new 30-day “Amazon Explorer: Rivers & Rainforests” voyage on Seabourn Quest to experience a journey that combines scenic Amazon River cruising, riverside destinations and an overnight stay in Manaus. The journey will sail roundtrip from Miami from November 18 to December 18, 2028. The voyage visits 15 destinations across seven […]