Itineraries

Cruise calendars are being published further and further in advance to encourage early bookings. Indeed some 2026 itineraries are already making an appearance. Here you can preview all of the cruise options or target specific years from 2024 onwards.

Nieuw Statendam

Setting sail tonight: Channel 4 docu-series on Holland America’s round-the-clock cruising operation

A new eight-part TV series sharing a behind the scenes look at life onboard Holland America’s Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam, pictured, kicks off tonight (3 July) on Channel 4. Supercruising: Life at Sea on Channel 4 captures the experience on the two 2,700-guest Pinnacle-class ships over three voyages, sailing to destinations including the Panama Canal,

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Full sun eclipse

Sundowners! Holland America Line offers twin 2027 total solar eclipse cruises

Holland America Line has launched two new solar eclipse cruises departing in summer 2027. The total solar eclipse will occur on 2 August with the path of totality crossing mainly over Northern Africa and two ships, Nieuw Statendam and Oosterdam, will be positioned off the western coast of Morocco and eastern coast of Tunisia for

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American Cruise lines national parks cruise

American introduces three 50-day+ river cruises for 2026 to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday

American Cruise Lines has announced a new series of extended river cruises for 2026 to honour the country’s 250th Birthday. Three 50-day plus cruises and one 36-day Civil War battlefields cruise will navigate the country’s legendary rivers and picturesque coastlines aboard the newest fleet of riverboats and small ships in the USA. Guests will enjoy

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St Kitts with Holland America

Holland America Line unveils 2026-27 Caribbean season of 65 cruises

Holland America Line’s 2026-2027 Caribbean season features 65 roundtrip departures via Fort Lauderdale or Miami aboard six ships, with cruises ranging from seven to 14 days. From October 2026 to April 2027, 33 seven-day cruises, comprising four itineraries, are on offer. Each features weekend departures. In addition, 32 cruises of nine days and over are

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SeaDream at anchor

SeaDream kicks off a three-year Bahamas yachting voyages programme

SeaDream Yacht Club has introduced a three-year series of ten unique Bahamas yachting voyages sailing out Palm Beach. The seven-day cruises explore the Bahamas’ most stunning destinations, taking in powdery white-sand beaches, deserted cays, local culture, national parks, some of the Caribbean’s best snorkelling spots and exclusive golf resorts. With departures directly from Palm Beach,

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Commandant Charcot North Pole

Le Commandant Charcot to complete first-of-its-kind circumnavigation of Antarctica in 2028

In what will be a world first, Ponant Expeditions’ icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot is to embark on a full circumnavigation of Antarctica between January and March 2028, departing from Ushuaia. The ship will journey through remote, uncharted regions and navigate nearly 11,000 miles of coastline along the frozen continent. Specifically designed for expeditions in extreme

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Carnival Spirit in Barcelona

Carnival Spirit four-week makeover adds new and improved experiences

Carnival Spirit has returned to service following a month-long dry dock in Cadiz during which guest experiences were added and enhanced. The 2,124-guest Carnival Cruise Line ship departed Barcelona on 16 March for a 14-day transatlantic voyage to Miami before repositioning for the Alaska summer season. Carnival Spirit now features a new Heroes Tribute Bar

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MSC World America's Drew Barrymore

New leading role for ET child star Drew Barrymore as MSC World America’s godmother

Drew Barrymore, who achieved fame as a child actress in the blockbuster movie ET the Extra-Terrestrial, is to serve as godmother for MSC Cruises’ new US flagship, MSC World America. Barrymore will be cutting the ribbon and triggering the traditional breaking of a bottle of champagne on the ship’s bow at the naming ceremony on

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Renaissance of Ambassador Cruise Line

Ambassador unveils inaugural 2025/26 Caribbean programme on new ship Renaissance

Ambassador Cruise Line’s inaugural fly-cruise Caribbean programme for winter 2025/26 has been entrusted to Renaissance, the new addition to the fleet. The launch of an all-new season follows the merger of Ambassador and the new French cruise operator Compagnie Française de Croisières (CFC). Renaissance, originally Holland America’s Maasdam, was bought by CFC in 2022. From

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American Legend in KeyWest

Out of the Blue: American Legend christened during Florida cruise

American Legend, the newest small ship in American Cruise Lines’ innovative Project Blue series, has been officially christened in Key West, Florida. The vessel, the fourth in the series of coastal cats, was visiting Key West during her unique 8-Day Florida Gulf Coast & Keys cruise, sailing roundtrip from St Petersburg. The Florida itineraries are

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