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14 new cruise ships launching in 2026

From family-friendly options to ultra-luxury boutique ships, here are the 2026 debuts worth knowing about.

February 2026 • 6 min read

World of Cruising TV season 4 has landed

World of Cruising TV is back on the small screen with fresh faces, new ships and real-life cruise stories 

February 2026 • 2 min read

Oceania Cruises is becoming an adults-only line

The luxury line has announced it is transitioning to a kids-free cruise experience, with all new bookings restricted to guests aged 18 and over.

January 2026 • 1 min read

What the situation in Venezuela means for Caribbean cruises

Several thousand passengers were affected by airspace restrictions over the weekend (3-4 January). While the situation has since stabilised, cruisers with upcoming Caribbean bookings should monitor how circumstances evolve.

January 2026 • 1 min read

Oceania Cruises reveals a new ship in a class of its own

Here’s a sneak peek at the luxury cruise line’s latest addition. Meet Oceania Sonata and find out why it’s set to herald a new era of luxury at sea.

December 2025 • 4 min read

How is the cruise industry responding to Hurricane Melissa?

Three weeks on, here’s how cruise lines are contributing to relief efforts across affected communities in the aftermath of the Category five storm.

November 2025 • 4 min read

Great Rail Journeys and Azamara launch 2027 rail-and-sail holidays

This new rail-and-sail collection features itineraries to bucket-list-worthy destinations, including the Swiss Alps, Amalfi Coast and Canadian Rockies.

November 2025 • 1 min read

Hurtigruten launches its first-ever climate-neutral voyage

Find out how this leading Norwegian cruise line is ushering in an era of clean sailing using battery power paired with biofuels made from cooking oil.

November 2025 • 1 min read

Behind the scenes at the World of Cruising TV studio

Our team was filming Season 4 this week. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s happened.

October 2025 • 2 min read

What is noctourism? The travel trend changing cruising

More travellers than ever are seeking out after-dark experiences. Here’s how cruise lines are embracing this up-and-coming travel trend.

October 2025 • 3 min read

What is JOMO? The new travel trend cruisers are embracing

Over 70 per cent of travellers are embracing the joy of missing out. Here’s how to do the same on your next cruise.

October 2025 • 4 min read

Three in five Brits would go on a multi-gen cruise

A Marella Cruises survey reveals just how popular family cruising is, especially among Gen Z travellers.

October 2025 • 1 min read

CroisiEurope debuts first-ever paddlewheel cruise on Seine

The largest river cruise operator in Europe will sail the paddlewheel ship MS R.E. Waydelich L.J. on the Seine in 2026.

October 2025 • 1 min read

Camila and Matthew McConaughey named Star Princess godparents

The A-listers join a distinguished line-up of Hollywood stars, royals, Olympians and politicians who have served as godparents to Princess Cruises’ ships.

September 2025 • 2 min read

New river ship to sail the Venetian Lagoon in 2027

European river cruise line VIVA Cruises will expand its boutique fleet in 2027 with the launch of VIVA Unique, a new ship sailing the River Po and Venetian Lagoon.

September 2025 • 1 min read

Meet the first-ever river ship just for solo travellers

Forget single supplements. Riviera Travel has revealed a new river ship set to be all solo, all the time.

September 2025 • 2 min read