Explora Journeys Unveils First South America Season for 2027-28
Explora Journeys has detailed its first full South America season for winter 2027-28, adding coastal wilderness routes in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and the Falklands.
Vanessa Buasini
Based in Southampton, one of Europe’s busiest cruise hubs, Vanessa follows cruise line announcements and maritime travel trends. Her reporting helps readers stay informed about the ships, ports, and operational changes shaping the cruise world.
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UnCruise Adds 2028 Aleutian Islands Capacity on Wilderness Explorer
UnCruise Adventures is boosting its 2028 Alaska program, adding new Wilderness Explorer sailings that extend small-ship expedition access along the Aleutian chain.
Disney Cruise Line Cuts 99% of Guest Single-Use Plastics
Disney Cruise Line reports eliminating more than 99% of guest-facing single-use plastics across its ships and island destinations as of the end of fiscal 2025.
Explora Journeys Sets 2027 Caribbean Season in Motion
Explora Journeys’ 2027 Caribbean program expands ultra-luxury “ocean state of mind” voyages, linking resort-style ships with wildlife-rich islands, coastal culture and private beach experiences.
Sun Princess Adds Bahamas Call to November 2026 Caribbean Cruise
Princess Cruises has adjusted Sun Princess’s November 22, 2026 Eastern Caribbean voyage, adding a private‑island stop in the Bahamas and rebalancing time in key ports.
Scenic Eclipse Unveils 2027 Chile and Patagonia Voyages
Scenic Eclipse’s 2027 program in Chile and Patagonia highlights new ultra-luxury expedition voyages through remote fjords, glaciers and wildlife-rich channels of South America’s far south.
Celiac Cruise Expands as Gluten-Free Cruising Surges
Specialist operator Celiac Cruise and mainstream brands like Carnival and Royal Caribbean are turning gluten-free cruising into a fast-growing global travel niche.
Vietnam Fuels Luxury Mekong River Cruise Boom for 2026
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta is emerging as the engine of a luxury river cruise boom, with new ships, upscale itineraries and 2026-focused investment reshaping the region.
Cruise Giants Race to Redefine 2027 Holiday Getaways
Royal Caribbean, Princess and rivals are lining up new ships, private islands and fresh itineraries that could redraw the map for 2027 holiday cruises.
Pet-Friendly Cruising Expands as Cunard Leads and Rivals Move In
Cunard’s storied Queen Mary 2 kennels are being refreshed just as MSC Cruises and others test new ways to tap rising demand for pet-friendly voyages.
Viking Astrea Launches Pivotal Hydrogen Cruise Ship Era
Viking’s new ocean ship Astrea marks a major step in hydrogen-powered cruising, launching in Ancona with a hybrid system designed for future zero-emission voyages.
Abercrombie & Kent Bets Big on Crystal as Luxury Cruise Demand Surges
Abercrombie & Kent’s multibillion-dollar push behind Crystal is reshaping the ultra-luxury cruise market, with refurbished ships, longer itineraries and experiential add-ons at sea.
Cabo Verde Expands Cruise Access via Porto Novo and Mindelo
Cabo Verde is scaling up cruise access through new investments at Mindelo’s Porto Grande and Porto Novo on Santo Antão, targeting more Atlantic itineraries and longer stays.
Subic Bay and Manila Drive Philippines’ Cruise Homeport Boom
Subic Bay, Manila and emerging Luzon ports are reshaping the Philippines’ cruise sector as the country positions itself as a leading Asian maritime hub.
Virgin Voyages Commits Brilliant Lady to Alaska With 2027 Return
Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady has wrapped its inaugural Alaska deployment, with schedules and booking data confirming the adults-only ship will return to the region in 2027.