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.
Blanket coverage: Holland America guests get knitting for charity
Guests sailing on Holland America Line’s 133-day Grand World Voyage are supporting a children’s charity initiative while at sea, knitting and crocheting handmade blankets for donation through non-profit organisation Project Linus. During sea days onboard Volendam, guests – known onboard as ‘blanketeers’ – meet regularly to create blankets for children experiencing illness, trauma or crisis.
- Published in 2026, Ocean Cruises, World Cruise
A Star is born as Windstar welcomes first-of-its-kind yacht to the fleet
Windstar Cruises has welcomed its newest all-suite yacht, Star Seeker, with a splash at its Miami christening event. Following the ceremony last Thursday (15 January), Star Seeker, pictured, departed on an eight-night cruise to San Juan, with stops in the Dominican Republic and the British Virgin Islands. The 9,400-ton ship is the first new build
- Published in 2026, Alaska, Caribbean, Japan, Southeast Asia
Sorry kids but Oceania Cruises goes adult-only
Oceania Cruises has converted to adult only. It announced yesterday (7 January) that it will “exclusively welcome guests aged 18 and older for all new reservations for future voyages”. The cruise line added in a statement that the move was designed to “elevate the onboard ambiance”, and that it was responding to the preferences of
- Published in 2026, Ocean Cruises
Hebridean Island Cruises launches 2027 itineraries for Hebridean Princess
Hebridean Island Cruises has launched its 2027 programme for the iconic Hebridean Princess, including new and favourite itineraries. They feature A new photography cruise A new European voyage of discovery to the Netherlands Four ‘Footloose’ walking itineraries A return to the south coast of England and London’s Tower Bridge The programme features 37 itineraries, ranging
- Published in 2027, News, Ocean Cruises, UK
Deck the Halls! It’s been a record-breaking year for American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines has clocked up a record-breaking year, winning 23 awards in 2025 and boosting its claim to be the hottest destination for river cruising around the world. The company’s new ship, American Patriot, was named a top finalist for Best New River Cruise Ships by Travel Weekly, and some of American’s most notable
- Published in 2025, River Cruises, United States
P&O Cruises and Cunard to broadcast all FIFA World Cup 2026 matches fleetwide
P&O Cruises and Cunard have each secured the rights from IMG to broadcast every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. So fans can now book their dream summer getaway knowing they won’t miss any of the action. From 11 June to 19 July, 2026, all 104 matches – played across the United States, Canada
- Published in 2026, United States
Amadeus to launch new ship in 2027 for Rhine and Danube cruising
Amadeus River Cruises’ newest river cruise ship, Mira, will launch in 2027, joining sister ship, Aurea, which is scheduled to enter service in 2026. She will sail the scenic Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, taking guests through culturally rich and picturesque regions. Like Aurea, Mira will accommodate 158 passengers in 12 luxury suites and 67
- Published in 2027, Danube, Rhine, River Cruises
Grace-ful entrance in 2028 for Crystal’s first new ship in 25 years
It is 25 years since Crystal built a new ship and when she finally arrives in May 2028 she will sail the High Seas as Crystal Grace. The 650-passenger ship, under the ownership of AKTG (Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group), will embark on her inaugural voyage on 11 June 2028, following a series of preview
- Published in 2028, Ocean Cruises
Holland America unveils its 80th anniversay season of exploring Alaska for 2027
Holland America Line is preparing to celebrate 80 years of exploring Alaska by unveiling its 2027 season. The programme includes more than 100 cruises, operating from April to September 2027 across six ships – Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam. Itineraries will sail roundtrip from Vancouver, British Columbia; roundtrip from Seattle, Washington; or
- Published in 2027, Alaska, Ocean Cruises
A SeaView review: Pity about the glitch that spoiled our otherwise perfect cruise of Cape Cod on American Legend
I never thought I would have a complaint about American Cruise Lines, but here it is, writes SeaView editor David Simpson. For the first time in four voyages I must say how thoroughly miserable our day-long Hyannis Experience turned out. The only saving grace of the day-long tour was the JFK Museum. The rest of
- Published in 2025, Ocean Cruises, River Cruises, United States


















