Trade Desk · Vancouver
Holland America’s 80th Alaska Season
Holland America brings six ships to Alaska in 2027, its 80th year there, with Vancouver roundtrips and Great Bear Rainforest sailings. A strong hook for Canadian cruise clients.
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Trade Desk · Miami
Crystal Serenity Gets an Owner’s Suite
Crystal Serenity adds a 1,722 sq ft two-bedroom Owner's Suite and four Junior Penthouse Premium Suites after a 2028 dry dock. They sail from 5 May 2028.
Insider · New York City
Explora III Arrives in New York
Explora Journeys' newest ship, its first on LNG, made its maiden New York call and hosted regional advisors on board before heading south for a first Caribbean season.
Trade Desk · Miami
Holland America Sails Pan Am’s Golden Age
Holland America has detailed the onboard and shore programme for its 28-day Pan Am centenary cruise from Miami. A themed sailing with a built-in story for history-minded clients.
Trade Desk · PortMiami
SpongeBob Sets Sail
The SpongeBob Musical will be the headline show on Hero of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's fourth Icon Class ship, from Miami in August 2027. It is a family-cruise closer.
Trade Desk · Okinawa
MSC and Royal Caribbean Dig In at Naha
Rivals MSC and Royal Caribbean are jointly building a Naha cruise terminal due in March 2028. Expect more Okinawa calls, and a smoother turnaround, from both groups' fleets.
Trade Desk · Trieste
Oosterdam’s First Voyages After Its Makeover
Holland America has opened five 2027 sailings on Oosterdam, the first ship out of its Evolution refit, with solo verandahs and new suites. Inaugural fans will want the first.
Trade Desk · Luxor
Viking Adds a Ship for the Nile Eclipse
Viking has taken delivery of the Viking Sekhmet, which will sail its new Total Eclipse on the Nile itinerary in 2027. Eclipse-week inventory on the Nile is finite.
Market Pulse · Dover
Saga’s No-Fly Premium
Saga's per diems are up 11% for 2027/28 and a fourth river ship arrives in 2027. Expect no-fly boutique cruising from Dover and Portsmouth to keep getting dearer.
Trade Desk · Barcelona
MSC World Asia Sets Its Stage
MSC World Asia sails from Barcelona on 4 December with six production shows and 33 musicians. A year-round Western Mediterranean base makes winter Med families an easy sell.
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