Category Cruise, Events, Organisations & Operators

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.

Cruise.co.uk has partnered with Ambassador Cruise Line to launch an exclusive new ‘Nashville Nights’ country music sailing.

Departing from Tilbury, Essex, on March 25, 2027, the four-night cruise will host a number of themed events onboard the 1,400-guest Ambience. Country music quizzes, dining, silent discos and fitness sessions will feature, alongside line dancing classes and open mic sessions for aspiring singer-songwriters.

Seabourn, the leader in luxury voyages and expedition travel, has unveiled “The Denali Experience” for 2027 and 2028, an optional pre-cruise Seabourn Journey designed to extend guests’ exploration of Alaska into the storied interior of The Great Land.

Seabourn, the leader in luxury voyages and expedition travel, has unveiled “The Denali Experience” for 2027 and 2028, an optional pre-cruise Seabourn Journey designed to extend guests’ exploration of Alaska into the storied interior of The Great Land.

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Princess Cruises invites guests to sail from sea to shining sea with commemorative voyages exploring some of the country’s most breathtaking coastlines. From The Great Land of Alaska’s glacier-carved wilderness and Hawaii’s volcanic islands to the historic charm of New England, guests sailing in North America starting in the Spring and throughout the year will enjoy special onboard entertainment, themed programming, and festive food and beverage experiences honoring America’s milestone birthday.

FITUR Cruises, organised by IFEMA MADRID in collaboration with the online magazine Cruceroadicto.com, celebrates its fifth anniversary as the leading platform for analysis and professional debate within the cruise industry. Launched yesterday as part of the International Tourism Trade Fair, FITUR Cruises brings together cruise lines, experts and industry stakeholders during the professional days to address market evolution, traveller profiles and new onboard experience models.

In celebration of Alaska Statehood Day and in anticipation of America’s 250th anniversary, Holland America Line announces a special collaboration with heritage Pacific Northwest lifestyle brand Pendleton Woolen Mills: a custom-designed, numbered, Alaska-themed throw blanket inspired by the spirit and landscapes of the Great Land. The throw reflects Pendleton’s legacy of craftsmanship, translating American landscapes into a timeless design.

Princess Cruises rang in 2026 in full bloom with a stunning appearance at the iconic 137th Rose Parade®, unveiling its “Together in the Magic of Alaska” float. The floral masterpiece depicted Star Princess sailing through Alaska’s natural breath-taking beauty, marking the highly anticipated inaugural 2026 Alaska season for the cruise line’s newest ship.

As the 50th anniversary of Agatha Christie’s death approaches on 12 January 2026, Original Travel reports surging interest in the Nile and their Steam Ship Sudan, on which Christie sailed in 1933 – a journey that inspired one of Hercule Poirot’s most famous cases.

As the sole UK operator of the SS Sudan, the specialists in tailor-made travel reveals that fans are now booking years in advance to secure a place on the Nile steamer – especially the sought-after Agatha Christie Cabin, where the author stayed with her husband, archaeologist Max Mallowan.