Trade Desk · PortMiami US
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.
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2027
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Vancouver CA
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 · Split US
Globus and Cosmos Tell Clients to Unpack
Globus and Cosmos have launched Unpack and Explore Tours: seven-night trips from one or two hotels, from US$2,099. A guided tour for clients who hate packing.
Jessie Isberg · Oct 9, 2026Trade 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.
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