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.
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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.
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Trade Desk · Antigua UK
Antigua's Longer Season
BA will fly daily from Gatwick to Antigua until the end of April 2027, adding 3,000-plus seats as UK arrivals climb 11%. Spring Caribbean has more room to sell.
Trade Desk · The Bahamas
MSC Breaks Ground on Sandy Cay
MSC has started building Sandy Cay, a quieter private island for MSC and Explora guests next to Ocean Cay, but there are no itineraries to sell before 2028.
Jeff Cameron · Oct 2, 2026Trade Desk · Saint-Nazaire
MSC World Atlantic Floats
MSC's fourth World Class ship is in the water at Saint-Nazaire and on sale now, with alternating 7- and 14-night Caribbean sailings from Port Canaveral from November 2027.
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