Oceania charts a cooler-weather Mediterranean season built around quieter ports, longer stays, and Allura’s immersive onboard programming.

The new “Anything Azamara” hotline anchors a broader slate of training and support upgrades shaped by the brand’s latest trade survey.

With Oceania and Regent driving premium demand, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings leans into loyalty, refurbishments, and new tonnage to capture the high-end traveler.

In its Q3 earnings call, Royal Caribbean pointed to resilient luxury demand, strong pricing, and early traction on beach-club and river expansion.

Rather than one marathon voyage, Oceania is opening its 2027 world cruise as 17 distinct routes, spanning marquee cities, smaller ports and multiple overnights.

Launching in 2026, AmaWaterways’ new partnership with Mandarin Oriental introduces curated pre- and post-cruise stays in Europe, pairing private guides, culinary experiences, and five-star accommodations for a seamless land-to-river journey.

Michelin-starred Four Seasons chefs from Athens, Hong Kong, Cap-Ferrat, and Florence will rotate aboard Four Seasons I.

An exclusive five-night preview sailing will offer guests early access to Explora Journeys’ first LNG-powered ship ahead of its August 2026 debut.

Silversea’s record 414-voyage rollout trades breadth for depth, focusing on cultural timing, smaller ports, and slower travel.

Crystal’s first new ship under Abercrombie & Kent ownership will begin construction in 2026, marking a major step in the brand’s next chapter of luxury cruising.