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More fun with Carnival in 2027-2028, including Hawaii sailings
Carnival Cruise Line continues to unveil its 2027-2028 line-up, with plans for three homeports as it opens new sailings in Long Beach, Calif., Norfolk, Va. and Baltimore, Md. With seasonal cruises on Carnival Legend in Long Beach, Carnival will launch its first-ever dedicated series of Hawaii cruises. Carnival is also repositioning Carnival Freedom to Norfolk and extending Carnival Pride’s year-round service in Baltimore. Click here for details of the new sailings. Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line president, said: “This update to our 2027/28 represents important...
Scenic & Emerald Cruises launch 2027 Europe River Cruise Collections at 2026 Rates
Emerald Cruises & Tours and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours are offering Canadian travel advisors exclusive early access to the newly released 2027 Europe River Cruise collections at 2026 pricing, available for a limited time only (offer excludes Douro River cruises and city stay extensions). This is a valuable opportunity to secure the best rates, availability and added amenities before the season opens more widely. Whether advisors are planning individual client getaways or locking in space for groups, now is the ideal time to reserve award-winning river and land journeys...
Oceania Cruises sets sail with 2027-2028 Collection of Voyages
Oceania Cruises has unveiled details of its 2027-2028 Collection of Voyages, with sailings ranging in length from 7 to 96 days across all seven continents, including a 59-day South Pacific Grand Voyage from Miami to Sydney and a three-month epic adventure from Auckland to Rome, both aboard the Oceania Vista. Itineraries run through April 2028 and opened for reservations on Sept. 17, 2025. This collection provides guests the chance to wander the legendary shores of the Mediterranean, embrace the storybook charm of Northern Europe and marvel at the dramatic beauty of Iceland. Travellers...
Explora Journeys unveils new Journeys Collection
Explora Journeys has unveiled its 2027–2028 Journeys Collection, featuring a portfolio of experiences across five continents. The new collection is a milestone, marking the brand’s inaugural Journeys through Asia. This season also welcomes the debut of EXPLORA V, the fifth ship in the fleet, which will begin sailing in the Mediterranean before continuing east to the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula. Sailing from September 2027 to May 2028, the Collection includes close to 100 Journeys visiting 59 countries and nearly 200 destinations. With deeper regional immersion, seamless...
Kelis headlines Brilliant Lady’s Miami MerMaiden one-time-only sailing
Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady is headed for Miami following its debut in New York. Beginning Oct. 17, Brilliant Lady will begin its Caribbean season, with an eight-night Miami MerMaiden sailing that will blend big city buzz with tropical energy, and be headlined by none other than Grammy-nominated artist and culinary creator Kelis. The one-time-only itinerary takes Sailors from Miami to Tortola’s lush landscapes, St. Maarten’s cultural crossroads and Virgin Voyages’ private Beach Club at Bimini. But the real headliner is on board: Grammy-nominated artist and Le Cordon...
Wind Star joins Star Breeze to Sail Year-Round in French Polynesia
Windstar Cruises is doubling down on Tahiti, with the return of its newly refreshed sailing yacht, Wind Star, to Tahiti in March 2027. At that time, the Wind Star will join the all-suite Star Breeze to sail year-round in French Polynesia -- making it Windstar’s most expansive South Pacific deployment yet. With two yachts, more departure dates, and a wider variety of itineraries than ever before are open to book, allowing guests to now reserve their cruise while choosing from even more ways to chase sunsets, swim with rays, and fall in love with Tahiti (again and...
Virgin Voyages sets sail with limited time offer
Virgin Voyages is inviting Sailors to make their next Caribbean escape even more unforgettable with an exclusive, limited-time offer. From Sept. 11 through Oct. 2, 2025, travellers booking select voyages will enjoy up to an additional $125 CAD in savings on eligible 7-night (or longer) Caribbean sailings departing from Miami or San Juan. This “Kicker” incentive stacks with Virgin Voyages’ current primary promotion, delivering a total value of up to $825 CAD per Sailor. Sean Russo, Canadian Sales Manager at Virgin Voyages, said: “We’ve always focused on being...
Holland America sets a course for Canada & New England in 2027
Holland America Line has unveiled its 2027 Canada & New England season, featuring a collection of cruises designed to showcase the region’s storied national parks and rich heritage — as well as a new itinerary dedicated to the area’s iconic lighthouses. In addition to exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites and vibrant cities, guests can expect a front-row seat to the region’s stunning scenery while also enjoying an authentic onboard experience. From May to October, Volendam and Zuiderdam will sail 20 voyages across 13 itineraries, offering guests cruise vacations between...