CRUISE GUIDE 2026
FROM LEFT: The atrium on Viking Mira; Orient Express Sailing Yachts’ three-masted Corinthian PICTURE: Anthony Weller/Archimage
a seven-night Danube cruise from Regensburg to Budapest.
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Amadeus River Cruises: Amadeus Aurea Fancy Viennese coffee and cake as you sail the Rhine and Danube? Indulge in Cafe Vienna on Aurea. There’s a pool and Lido Bar on the sun deck, 12 suites with outside balconies and an intimate Amadeus Club lounge. Book it: From £1,794 for an eight-day Rhine cruise from Amsterdam to Basel.
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American Cruise Lines: American Encore Launching in May, Encore holds 180 passengers, has large picture windows, massive Grand and Signature suites and comes with drinks, tips and selected excursions included in the price. Book it: From £5,735 for a nine-day Columbia & Snake Rivers cruise from Portland, Oregon, to Clarkston, Washington.
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JUNE Orient Express Sailing Yachts: Orient Express Corinthian Train operator Orient Express is going from rails to sails on what’s been
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Another five Viking Longships are due to launch in 2026, sailing on the Rhine, Main, Danube and Seine rivers
described as the world’s largest sailing yacht. Corinthian, which debuts in the Mediterranean, holds 110 passengers and has 13 bars and restaurants. And, instead of canvas, it has rigid sails mounted on three masts. Book it: From €37,800 per suite for a seven-night Adriatic cruise from Venice to Valletta.
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Viking: Viking Mira Viking’s trademark Scandi-style decor, Manfredi’s Restaurant and Nordic Spa are back for another outing on new ocean ship Viking Mira, which will sail the Mediterranean and northern Europe from June. Book it: From £3,590 for an eight-day Mediterranean cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona.
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American Cruise Lines: American Maverick Designed for exploring the US coastline, Maverick holds 130
passengers, has all-balcony cabins and suites, as well as an alfresco Sky Lounge and Sky Walk. It’s cruising New England in summer. Book it: From £5,556 for a nine-day New England cruise from Portland to Bangor.
americancruiselines.com
JULY Royal Caribbean International: Legend of the Seas Expect a foodie journey travelling along the ancient Silk Routes along with some ‘sweet’ surprises as Royal Caribbean’s third Icon Class mega ship sets sail with a Royal Railway restaurant and the Broadway musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory playing in the theatre. Book it: From £1,507 for a seven-night Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome).
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Riviera Travel: Riviera Resplendence The third river ship to bear the Riviera prefix, 178-passenger Resplendence will offer guests three restaurants, including the Riverview Kitchen and new eatery Mosaic, alongside a split-level lounge and Grand Balcony suites with a separate lounge and outdoor seating. Book it: From £2,399 including
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