Star Seeker


Marella to convert Discovery 2 to adult-only from winter 2027-28


Windstar expands Asia range with 25 sailings in 2028-29


Windstar Cruises has expanded its Asia range on Star Seeker for 2028-29 in response to “strong demand”. There are 25 departures on the


112-suite ship between September 2028 and May 2029, as well as pre- and post-cruise tours to Angkor Wat, Chiang Mai, Kyoto and Hanoi. A 10-night Grand Japan


cruise from Tokyo to Osaka and Kyoto, departing September 12, 2028, costs from £3,417. This cruise-only sailing pairs Japan’s famous cities with smaller ports including Karatsu and scenic cruising through the Inland Sea. Also 10 nights is the Vietnam


& Cambodia Revealed cruise, which overnights in Ho Chi Minh City and Halong Bay/Hanoi, with optional overland experiences such Angkor Wat. It costs from £3,708, departing February 13, 2029. windstarcruises.co.uk


CroisiEurope plans November sailings


CroisiEurope has launched a November Cruise Escapes collection of nine itineraries in the autumn seasons of 2026 and 2027, taking advantage of milder weather and reduced visitor numbers on the Rhine and French waterways. A seven-night Amsterdam-Basel sailing costs from £949, cruise-only. croisieurope.co.uk


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Oceania Cruises schedules 60 overnight stays for 2028-29


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Oceania Cruises has unveiled sailings for 2028 and 2029, featuring more than 230 voyages ranging from seven to 180 days. Jason Montague, chief luxury officer, said: “This


new, expansive collection reflects our passion for immersive travel opportunities and offers guests the chance to explore a little further and in more depth thanks to more than 60 overnight stays. “Launching sailings for 2028 and 2029 underscores our commitment to giving guests and travel advisors


the confidence and time to plan.” Oceania Riviera returns to Alaska in summer 2028 before transitioning to Asia-focused sailings, including a


greater emphasis on Japan. Oceania Allura returns for a second Mediterranean


winter season in 2028 and 2029, with sailings exploring Greece, Turkey, Italy and Spain. Seven days


9 JULY 2026 on Oceania Allura, sailing from Barcelona to Rome


between April 24-May 1, 2028, costs from £2,439. Oceania Aurelia will debut its inaugural world


cruises, sailing from Miami in 2028 and Los Angeles in 2029, with both concluding in New York. Around the World in 180 Days on Oceania Aurelia


costs from £44,179 in 2029. Starting in Los Angeles on January 6, it visits ports in Latin America, French Polynesia, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, the Mediterranean, the UK and Canada


before reaching New York on July 6. Oceania Sonata and Oceania Vista offer Caribbean


sailings, and Oceania Marina features Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The company has also unveiled a range of Specialty


Cruises in 2027, featuring top chefs, American TV personalities and executives from the cruise line. oceaniacruises.com


travelweekly.co.uk


Marella Cruises will be replacing kids’ facilities on Marella Discovery 2 to turn the ship into a permanent adult-only ship from winter 2027-28. The four new adult-only concepts will be a speakeasy, escape room, karaoke room and arts-and-crafts area. For winter 2027-28, the entire Tui-owned fleet of five ships will offer departures from six European and Caribbean ports, with sailings including transatlantic and repositioning cruises. marellacruisecontrol.tui.co.uk


Oceania Sonata


Scenic Group unveils India river cruise itineraries in West Bengal


Scenic Group’s first river cruise programme in India will see 44-berth vessel Scenic Aura operate all-inclusive sailings on the Hooghly River through West Bengal. The debut 2027-28 programme combines a nine-night Lower Ganges cruise with land journeys across India and Sri Lanka, with five new itineraries ranging from 17 to 25 days. scenic.co.uk


Oceania Aurelia


PICTURES: Oceania Cruises; Windstar Cruises


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