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Wind Star in Moorea, French Polynesia
Nat Geo-Lindblad releases first Galápagos brochure
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has published its first brochure for fly-cruises in the Galápagos Islands. Designed with the British cruise market in mind, it follows feedback from the line’s first UK advisory board meeting. The 10-day Exploring Galápagos itinerary on National Geographic Endeavour II is the focus, with six departures due in 2026.
Windstar adds land tours, art classes and more for 2026-27
Small-ship line Windstar Cruises has unveiled a host of new itineraries for next season, from hugging the Spanish coast to crossing the turquoise seas of Tahiti. Wind Star and Star Breeze will be based year-round in the paradisiacal Polynesian archipelago from 2027, offering the most Tahiti sailings of any line.
The operator will also feature 35 sailings in Latin America and
the Caribbean in winter 2026-27 and, for the first time, these will include the option of pre or post-cruise land tours. Paired with Windstar’s seven-night Costa Rica and Panama Canal itinerary, agents can now offer a five-night visit to the buzzing Andean city of Cusco and Vistadome train ride to Machu Picchu. A series of new themed cruises launching in November also includes painting voyages in the Mediterranean and Atlantic crossings with yoga, meditation and mindfulness sessions.
Ponant Explorations unveils Yachting brand
Ponant Explorations Group has unveiled a new brand, Ponant Yachting. The brand, which will begin operations from late 2026, will have a fleet of three 12-person catamarans and will target families and groups of friends travelling together. Ponant Explorations is also seeking to attract solo travellers by waiving single supplements on most voyages.
Emerald Cruises expands fleet of river and yacht vessels On the rivers, Emerald Astra will
Emerald Cruises is bolstering its river and yacht cruise offerings for 2026. Emerald’s yacht cruise roster will
expand in April with the launch of Emerald Kaia. The vessel’s maiden
voyage will sail from Limassol in Cyprus to Piraeus in Greece to coincide with lively Orthodox Easter celebrations in the region.
travelweekly.co.uk/cruise Emerald Kaia
debut on the Rhine in May with an Enchantment in Eastern Europe sailing, during which passengers can dine at the home of a Croatian family and enjoy a Serbian folk show on board, among other enrichment activities. The European river fleet is also set to be refurbished next year.
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