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Disney Cruise Line Announces Autumn and Spring 2026 Itineraries
September/October 2025
Silver Cloud Embarks on Grand South Pacific Expedition
DISNEY Cruise Line has released its autumn 2026 and spring 2027 itineraries, offering voyages from San Diego and Galveston. These itineraries the ships returning to popular destinations including the Caribbean and The Bahamas. For the first time, San Diego will welcome two Disney Cruise Line ships. The Disney Magic will set sail in California for two
months with three-, four-, five-, six- and seven-night voyages in October and November 2026, before transitioning to Texas on a 14-night voyage from San Diego to Galveston featuring stops in Puerto Vallarta, Cartagena and Grand Cayman. Joining the Disney Magic for seven months in San
Diego, the Disney Wonder will include itineraries ranging from three to seven nights between October 2026 and April 2027, stopping at Catalina Island in California, as well as Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Late 2026 and early 2027 will welcome an
extended season of Disney cruising from Texas. The Disney Magic will set sail from the Lone Star State with four-, five- and seven-night voyages from November 2026 to April 2027, visiting Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico. Several itineraries also include a Bahamian holiday with time at Disney Castaway Cay and Nassau. Family-favourite themed sailings will also return
on select itineraries aboard the domestic Disney Cruise Line ships, with Halloween on the High Seas, from September to October 2026, and Very Merrytime Cruises, from November to December 2026. In addition, there will be five ships sailing from
Florida and the return of three- and four-night cruises on the Disney Adventure from Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore.
Viking Includes New Antarctic Circle Expedition in 2027-28 Sailings
AE Expeditions Launches Sold- Out Inaugural Small Ship Season
Royal Caribbean Extend Partnership with Fulham Football Club
ROYAL Caribbean has extended its partnership with Fulham Football Club as Official Family Partner. As part of the extended partnership, Royal
VIKING has opened its 2027–2028 ocean and expedition voyages for bookings, with destination-focused journeys on all seven continents included. The new sailing dates include voyages on Viking’s
newest ocean ship, the Viking Lyra, which is scheduled to join the fleet in 2028 and will spend her inaugural season in the Mediterranean and Scandinavia. Viking has also included a brand new itinerary also unveiled a new expedition itinerary, Into the Antarctic Circle. “Our guests are curious travellers who like
to connect with the destinations they visit in a meaningful way,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking. “We have always crafted journeys that are designed
to bring our guests closer to history, culture and nature in each destination-and we are pleased to offer an even wider selection of itineraries and departure dates in the years to come.”
AE EXPEDITIONS has launched its first small ship season, with all four voyages to the Mediterranean selling out well in advance of departure. The new offer marks a key step in the company’s expansion to new destinations beyond the polar regions. Sailing aboard the Sylvia Earle, passengers are
exploring the Mediterranean through a series of culturally focused itineraries. From the medinas of Marrakech, the historic streets of Rome, or the whitewashed hill towns of Andalusia, the voyages are designed for curious travellers looking for something different. “This season shows there’s demand for small-group
travel that goes beyond the usual routes,” said Michael Heath, CEO of AE Expeditions. “We’re bringing our expedition style to new places and giving people a deeper way to explore.” Building on the success of the inaugural season, the
season will expand significantly in 2026. The Douglas Mawson will operate 14 voyages in the Mediterranean, while the Greg Mortimer will offer five more in Europe and three in Oceania.
Caribbean will continue to feature prominently across the club, including front-of-shirt sponsorship of the Academy performance and Junior retail kits, and on the back of the Women’s performance jersey.
All New for MSC Cruises as Latest Ship Brings New Spaces Onboard
MSC World Asia is set to make her inaugural sailing this December, with the new flagship introducing entertainment and creative play to sea.
MSC world Asia will showcases ‘The Clubhouse’ to
its guests for the first time, where family creative and interactive play will be encouraged. The space will include classic table games, bumper car , basketball, roll skating and the new LEGO family zone. The retro- inspired space is being driven towards families with children to enjoy a ‘high-energy’ space onboard. The ship will also introduce its newly-designed Luna Park – an entertainment venue spread over
SILVERSEA has departed on its Grand South Pacific Expedition 2025 – a 75-day odyssey through Australia, Asia, the South Pacific, and beyond. Set to discover 58 destinations in 11 countries,
Celebrity Cruises to Launch River Cruises in 2027
CELEBRITY Cruises is preparing to make its long- anticipated debut in the river cruise market, with plans to launch its first sailings along Europe’s iconic Danube and Rhine rivers in 2027. While specific routes and schedules have yet to be announced, Celebrity promises a blend of European charm and the “sophistication of Edge Series ocean ships” aboard its new river vessels. The cruises will include all meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, Wi-Fi, and one shore excursion per day. Guests will also have the option to book pre- or post-
cruise stays in cities such as Prague and Budapest once full booking opens. “We are excited to offer guests the chance to
experience the first-ever Celebrity River Cruises holidays in 2027 with priority booking access,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises. “Guests will enjoy the warm hospitality Celebrity is known for, on innovative ships, with land experiences unlike any other, as we set sail on Europe’s iconic Danube and Rhine rivers.” Celebrity’s entry into the river cruise sector marks
a continued trend of major travel brands expanding into the popular niche market. Tour operator Trafalgar is also set to launch river cruise offerings next year, repurposing two luxury ships from its sister company Uniworld Boutique River Cruises for sailings along the Rhine and Danube.
Silver Cloudwill venture off-the-beaten-path to offer travellers the most enriching journey available in the region, marking an expression of the travel brand’s unique destination expertise. “From the remote shores of rarely visited gems
like Palmerston Island, Adamstown, and Robinson Crusoe Island, to the iconic Kimberley Coast, Bora Bora, and Easter Island, the variety of experiences available to our guests during the Grand South Pacific Expedition 2025 is entirely unique,” said Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea. “There is no better way to connect with a region — its people, cultures, and landscapes — than by joining us on an extended voyage.” From Fremantle (Perth), Silversea’s guests will
follow Australia’s shores, exploring numerous points of interest, including the Kimberley Coast. From Darwin, travellers will journey to Indonesia, sailing to remote island gems, before venturing onto Papua New Guinea, home of the Asaro Mudmen and the Baining Fire Dancers; the Solomon Islands; Vanuatu; Fiji; Tonga; the Cook Islands; French Polynesia; Pitcairn Island; and various island highlights in Chile, before arriving in Valparaiso on November 2nd, 2025. Three overnight calls in the Abrolhos Islands, Pitcairn Island, and Easter Island will enable travellers to travel deeper ashore to connect with local cultures.
two decks. With the will to be used as a multi-purpose venue, the Luna Park will include LED displays, high- energy performances, ceiling projections and dynamic lighting, for a well-rounded space for both youths and adults alike. With DJ sets, party night experiences, interactive
game shows and promising for more to be revealed soon, MSC Cruises have also included a newly designed bar within this area. For those that have sailed with MSC Cruises before,
you can expect to recognise its latest edition… with a slight twist. The Harbour will return onboard MSC World Asia, however, with an asian-inspired redesign included. This outdoor park will include favourites such as the Cliffhanger and the longest dry slide at sea – travel from the Asian Pagoda and down the Tree of Life through 12 decks in seconds. MSC World Asia will commence sailing through the Mediterranean through Winter 2026 and 2027.
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