Category Cruise, Organisations & Operators

Celebrity River Cruises unveiled a new standard for river travel today with an extensive destination discovery program that features four unique experience categories, each designed for guests to take home stories no one else can provide. Local insiders lead the Storyteller Series and Skillmaster Series, while the Keys to the City Series gives guests the tech-driven power to explore on their own with insights curated to their unique interests and passions. Available once per sailing, the Celebrity Takeover Series delivers one-of-a-kind, bespoke experiences.

Scenic Group has revealed it will launch three new luxury river ships in 2027 and early 2028. One Emerald Star-Ship will join the Emerald Cruises & Tours fleet, while Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours will welcome two ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ships.

The new vessels will operate across Europe and Asia, with bookings now open

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection introduces its Winter 2027–2028 itineraries across Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific aboard Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara. Sailing from October 2027 to May 2028, the season features more than 60 voyages and introduces 14 new ports of call. The season broadens the brand’s global presence across key regions, pairing established destinations with small, lesser-visited harbors. Each voyage reflects The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s approach to luxury travel, combining immersive exploration with the effortless, relaxed feel of an intimate yachting experience.

Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Eldir, the company’s newest Viking Longship®. The Viking Eldir was built at Meyer’s Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock-Warnemünde, Germany. The 190-guest Viking Eldir joins the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art sister ships and will sail Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection introduces its Winter 2027–2028 itineraries across Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific aboard Evrima, Ilma, and Luminara. Sailing from October 2027 to May 2028, the season features more than 60 voyages and introduces 14 new ports of call. The season broadens the brand’s global presence across key regions, pairing established destinations with small, lesser-visited harbors. Each voyage reflects The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s approach to luxury travel, combining immersive exploration with the effortless, relaxed feel of an intimate yachting experience.

Celebrity Cruises’ 2028 Galapagos expeditions on the Forbes Travel Guide rated Celebrity Flora opened for booking today. More than 50 all-inclusive sailings in 2028 promise extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Every sailing offers unforgettable experiences – from snorkeling with sea lions, kayaking with sea turtles, exploring coastlines along breathtaking cliffs, encountering giant tortoises, and much more. Itineraries led by Galapagos National Park expert naturalists immerse guests in the destination each day, as they take in the breathtaking nature and wildlife of the diverse island archipelago.

Phinisi yacht charter specialists Silolona Sojourns have announced that solo travellers and couples can now book individual cabins aboard their hand-crafted vessel Silolona on select journeys in 2026 and 2027. Traditionally available only for private charter, these new single-cabin bookings open the Silolona Sojourns experience to independent travellers seeking adventure without compromising on privacy or luxury.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection revealed its Summer 2027 Asia and Alaska itineraries aboard Luminara. Spanning April through October 2027, the season features 21 expertly curated voyages, including 15 journeys exploring Alaska’s raw beauty and grandeur, four voyages across Asia, and two transcontinental crossings. Together, the itineraries pair iconic destinations with quieter, less-traveled ports, revealing dramatic landscapes, vibrant cultures, and remarkable natural environments. Each voyage reflects The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s approach to travel, combining immersive exploration with the ease and comfort of life aboard an intimate ultra-luxury yacht.

Secret Atlas, pioneers of small-group polar exploration, has announced a new Svalbard and Greenland Summer Expedition Micro Cruise for 2027, combining both incredible destinations into one trip.

This two-week adventure will navigate two of the Arctic’s most coveted destinations in one journey aboard the ice-breaker expedition ship, MV Freya, offering a small group of just 12 guests a transformative experience.

Holland America Line has launched its 2027/2028 South America & Antarctica season, sailing from October 2027 to March 2028.

All itineraries are 14 days or longer and Nieuw Amsterdam will make its debut in South America during the season, with voyages also taking place on Zuiderdam.