Scenic Group Announces Two New Luxury River Ships
January 15, 2026
MKM Yachts (Scenic Group’s shipbuilding division) has signed contracts for two new luxury river ships for its parent company. However, it’s uncertain which Scenic Group brand these ships will be created under. Currently, Emerald Cruises is expected to deliver the brand-new Emerald Astra in May – also overseen by MKM Yachts. Meanwhile, the last European […]
Oceania Cruises has announced that they will exclusively be welcoming guests over 18. This applies for all new reservations as of January 7 2026. All existing bookings prior to this date, that include travellers under 18, will be fully honoured. As one of the world’s leading culinary and destination focused luxury cruise lines, this policy […]
Travellers will be eager to hear of Crystal Cruises’ latest announcement, with their first new ocean ship in over 25 years. The Crystal Grace will arrive in May 2028, with its inaugural voyage on June 11, 2028. Crystal Cruises offer exceptional amenities, bespoke suites and 24-hour butler service with personalised attention. When world-leading travel company […]
Renowned cruise line, Aurora Expeditions, have launched their 2027/2028 Antarctica season- and it sure doesn’t disappoint. In this new season, travel to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Falklands~Malvinas and Patagonia. Featuring voyages ranging from 8 to 23 days, across their three purpose-built small ships. Aurora Expeditions are known for their small-group, personal expeditions allowing for […]
The popular cruise line Oceania Cruises has unveiled its first look at its latest ship class. Oceania Sonata embodies the next step in evolution for the cruise line and the brand’s intimate, luxury cruise ships. Travellers can expect the first of four Oceania Sonata vessels to debut in 2027, with the capacity to hold 1,390 […]
The Scenic Ikon has been officially announced as Scenic’s next-generation Discovery Yacht, launching April 2028. The all-new Scenic Ikon is setting sail on her maiden journeys, including a remarkable voyage from Istanbul to Athens. Blending contemporary design with Scenic’s signature all-inclusive luxury, this new ship redefines ocean cruising. You can discover more about this itinerary […]
Crystal has set two key milestone dates for the construction of potentially three new ocean ships. These are set to arrive by May 2028- just in time for the summer season! Revel in the award-winning all-inclusive voyage that takes care of everything. From butler service to unlimited gourmet dining in the only Nobu and Beefbar […]
AmaWaterways and Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours are coming together for a moving Anzac Day commemoration in the form of a 2027 river cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium. These itineraries will be accompanied by military historians who will provide context and information as you venture through pivotal battlefields – such as Waterloo (Napoleonic Wars), the […]
Launching in 2027, the latest Emerald river cruise ship will take guests on a journey from Paris to Normandy and beyond. Emerald Lumi is the latest ship in the fleet of Star Ships and is sure to impress. Cruise the Seine River and experience the charm, magic and rich history of these regions. Emerald river […]
The reveal of Celebrity Cruises’ all-new river ships and initial itineraries has been long awaited. It was anticipated that the cruise line’s leap into river cruising would make a splash, but first sales have surpassed expectations. With early access to Celebrity’s 2027 river sailings selling out in just six minutes. These revolutionary ships are nothing […]
