Category Cruise

This summer, Bhaya Cruises invites travellers to experience a more meaningful way to sail with the launch of its Summer 2026 offerings aboard the boutique vessels Bhaya Soul and The Au Co. Designed for discerning travel and lifestyle audiences, these curated journeys prioritise space, stillness, and intentional experiences in the UNESCO-listed waters of Ha Long Bay.

Viking® (www.viking.com) announced that its 2028–2029 expedition voyages are now open for booking, featuring newly released departure dates across the company’s most popular itineraries in the Arctic, Antarctica and the Great Lakes. Designed for immersive exploration in some of the world’s most remote regions, the expanded offerings include additional sailings of Viking’s epic Longitudinal World Cruises, which journey between the Great Lakes and Antarctica, as well as the unique Into the Antarctic Circle itinerary, offering guests the rare opportunity to cross the 66°33′ line of latitude into the Antarctic Circle—an honoured milestone among polar explorers.

Leading senior Canadian travel operator Approach Tours has unveiled its highly anticipated new cruise portfolio, marking the company’s expansion into ocean expedition and river cruising. Its distinctive small-group, radically all-inclusive model has been designed to meet growing demand for more immersive and seamless travel experiences.

For the first time, the publication brings together the full range of the operator’s expanded offering including new European Cruise and Tour journeys, as well as the inaugural collection of Luxury Long-Haul Land holidays

A century after the golden age of ocean liners, a new icon has taken shape on the Atlantic coast. In Saint-Nazaire, within one of France’s most storied shipyards, the Orient Express Corinthian—the world’s largest sailing yacht—was officially named, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of luxury travel.

Virgin Voyages has announced a new trade incentive, offering £10 per booking on select European sailings.

From now through to May 28, First Mates (agents) will earn £10 per booking, double the standard £5 reward ‘Loot’. The incentive applies to 12 Virgin Voyages cruises onboard Scarlet Lady and Valliant Lady, departing in May and June, 2026.

Yesterday, Four Seasons Yachts inaugural vessel, Four Seasons I, embarked on its maiden voyage in the Mediterranean, translating Four Seasons hospitality into a new frontier of ultra-luxury travel. Purpose-built from the ground up and shaped entirely around the guest, the Yacht extends Four Seasons legendary service to sea for the first time.

Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess, at 115,875 tons and accommodating 2,670 guests, added two specialty dining venues – Makoto Ocean and Princess’ signature, guest‑favorite steakhouse Crown Grill, further elevating the onboard culinary experience. Reservations are now available for all sailings.

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, unveiled a first look at the itineraries of Oceania Sonata™, the first ship in its all-new Sonata Class debuting in August 2027.

Now available online for preview with bookings opening on January 28, 2026, Oceania Sonata’s inaugural season features 22 sailings from August 2027 through April 2028, spanning more than 90 destinations on voyages ranging from 7 to 16 days.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is excited to announce that in 2026 – its 50th anniversary year – it will host a minimum of 500 UK travel agents on board its super ships