Aman at Sea has revealed the first Caribbean itineraries for its debut cruise ship, Amangati, for winter 2027-28. The schedule signals how ultra-luxury cruise brands are using flexible homeport strategies and carefully curated island routing to position new ships at the top end of the market.
Mercedes-Maybach’s Beyond Horizons superyacht will anchor the Maybach Ocean Club, a private members’ concept blending ultra-luxury travel, design and shared ownership.
Cruise demand is climbing into summer 2026, with Europe standing out for fuller ships, higher prices and stronger interest in Mediterranean and Northern routes.
China has launched its first cruise-to-nowhere voyage from Shanghai, turning Adora Magic City into the destination for a short high-seas escape.
Azamara Cruises has introduced a new set of 2027 Overland Experiences that allow guests to leave the ship for several days and rejoin later in the itinerary. The program reflects a broader push in cruising to add more destination depth and higher-value land components to voyage planning.
Atlas Ocean Voyages has introduced a referral program that rewards past guests for bringing first-time travelers to the brand. The move adds a customer-led acquisition tool as expedition cruise lines look for lower-friction ways to build repeat and referral demand.
Freedom Cruise Line is reviving plans for a mile-long floating city with homes, hotels, schools, hospitals and space for up to 80,000 people.
Viking’s new world cruise lineup expands long-duration ocean travel with routes spanning six continents, extended voyage options, and deeper destination programming.
The hantavirus outbreak aboard the Hondius expedition ship has raised traveler questions, but cruise bookings and fares appear largely unaffected.
Explora Journeys has launched a Memorial Day promotion offering fare discounts and lower deposits on selected sailings through 2028. The campaign expands booking flexibility while giving the luxury cruise brand another tool to stimulate demand across a broad range of itineraries.
Recent cruise ship outbreaks have raised public health questions, but industry forecasts and booking trends suggest travelers are still choosing cruises in record numbers.
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius has left three people dead, triggered international contact tracing, and renewed scrutiny of health protocols on remote expedition cruises.
Three cruise passengers have died and several others have fallen ill after a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, prompting an international health response.
AmaWaterways is adding a new French culinary experience to its Paris and Normandy cruises, giving guests the chance to cook with local grandmothers on board and in Paris.
Royal Caribbean has opened Royal Beach Club Santorini, its first private destination in Europe, bringing a paid beach club model to one of the Mediterranean’s most crowded cruise ports.