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Seabourn to set sail on first-ever “Pole-to-Pole” expedition voyage in 2027
Seabourn has unveiled the details of its first-ever expedition Grand Voyage – the 94-day “Pole to Pole: Grand Expedition” on the purpose-built Seabourn Venture. Departing on Aug. 17 and concluding Nov. 19, 2027, the voyage will span more than 20,500 nautical miles, charting a course from the High Arctic to Antarctica and offering a once-in-a-lifetime combination of remote landings, immersive expeditions, rare wildlife sightings, and signature Seabourn luxury experiences. The 94-day voyage begins with an overnight stay in Reykjavik, Iceland, followed by a charter flight to...
Viking sets sail with new 2027-2028 World Cruise Itineraries
Viking has announced its new 2027-2028 World Cruise itineraries, including the Viking World Cruise, which will journey around the world in 142 days, visiting 31 countries with 62 guided tours in distinct ports of call and overnight stays in 16 cities. Setting sail on the Viking Vesta from Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 28, 2027, the itinerary will include ports of call across six continents before its final destination of London on May 18, 2028. Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking, said: “Our approach has always been different. At Viking, we always focus on the destination....
Oceania Cruises unveils a global journey of discovery
Oceania Cruises is setting a course to redefine luxury global exploration with its new Kangaroo Route sailing, a 129-day Around the World voyage visiting more than 80 ports across 34 countries and four continents, aboard the critically acclaimed Oceania Vista. The cruise aboard the 1,200 passenger Oceania Vista, departs from Sydney, Australia on Feb. 26, 2027, and will feature overnight stays in Cairns, Shanghai, Tokyo, Singapore, Mumbai, Luxor and Bordeaux. Bookings for the epic journey – a new segment of the 2027 Around the World cruise – are available now. Jason Montague,...
More ways to excel with Carnival
Carnival Cruise Line is adding short itineraries into the mix for its Excel-class ships in 2027-2028. Mardi Gras will be the first Excel ship to offer shorter cruises for the first time. Carnival Celebration, homeporting year-round from Miami, will continue its popular seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean offerings for 2027/28. Most of the new sailings offer a visit to Celebration Key, Carnival’s newest exclusive destination. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said: “With a new Excel class ship on its way to Port Canaveral in 2027, we’re excited to offer...
More cruises, enhanced cruisetours headline Holland America’s 2027 Alaska Season
As it prepares to celebrate 80 years of exploring Alaska, Holland America Line is unveiling more than 100 cruises that are now available for booking as part of its 2027 anniversary season. The cruise line also announced newly enhanced Cruisetour experiences, designed to connect guests to the heart of the Great Land in even more meaningful ways by land and sea. From April through September 2027, Holland America Line will deploy six ships to Alaska, offering a range of immersive itineraries that bring travelers up close to glaciers and iconic wildlife. Guests can choose to sail...
Holland America offers advisors insights on upcoming Alaska webinars
Holland America Line will be hosting live webinar sessions exclusively for travel advisors to share insights into what makes the cruise line the leader in Alaska. Running from Aug. 12 to Oct. 2, 2025, the webinars will be presented by a Holland America Line Alaska expert and sales team member. The sessions are duplicated so travel advisors will be able to sign up to attend a webinar with their business development manager and one that fits their schedule. During the hour-long online session, Holland America Line will go behind the scenes to reveal how nearly 80 years of Alaska...
Lisa Kauffman named Chief Marketing Officer by Azamara Cruises
Azamara Cruises has announced the appointment of Lisa Kauffman as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Kauffman will oversee marketing and communications, including e-commerce, product, trade, brand, social engagement, media, public relations, guest loyalty and internal communications. Dondra Ritzenthaler, CEO of Azamara Cruises, said: “We are delighted to welcome Lisa Kauffman to the Azamara family. Lisa’s extensive expertise in strategic marketing and travel perfectly complements our mission to create immersive, culturally rich experiences that forge deeper, more meaningful...
Scenic Group Canada launches limited-time sale
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises are inviting Canadian travellers to go beyond the river in 2026. With a limited time offer on 2026 Europe River cruises, guests can unlock added savings by extending their journey with a curated City Stay Extension. Designed to deepen the travel experience, these extensions include accommodations, excursions, transfers, gratuities and daily breakfast. Scenic Group Canada is seeing strong interest in extended travel experiences, with over 30% of Canadian guests already adding a City Stay Extension to their 2026 Europe River...