Cruise lines are giving travel advisors plenty of new options to talk about, from expanded European itineraries to refreshed ships and new luxury suites.
Oceania Cruises Expands Europe for 2027-28
Oceania Cruises is giving travelers more ways to explore Europe in 2027-28, including Oceania Allura‘s first full winter season in the Mediterranean. Oceania Allura will operate 17 voyages from November 2027 through March 2028, with 9- to 26-day itineraries sailing between destinations including Barcelona, Rome, Athens and Istanbul.
Across the collection, longer stays and overnight calls give travelers more time ashore, while small-group excursions and culinary experiences add depth to the itineraries. Highlights include the 10-day Atlantic Wine Trails from Lisbon to London, a 9-day Mysteries of History sailing from Rome to Istanbul and the 12-day Warm Winter Wonderland from Athens to Barcelona..
For advisors, the winter Mediterranean sailings offer a compelling alternative for clients seeking Europe with cooler temperatures, fewer crowds and a slower pace.
For more information, visit oceaniacruises.com.
Scenic and Emerald Add More to Its 2028 Europe Collection
Scenic is expanding its 2028 Europe program with new land extensions and redesigned cruise-and-land combinations, giving travelers more flexibility to build longer European vacations.
The redesigned 11-day Spectacular South of France itinerary now sails between Lyon and Tarascon, or in reverse, with six overnight stays, two late departures and an extended route to Chalon-sur-Saone. Guests can also experience Scenic Enrich events, regional wine tastings and a hosted dinner by Michelin-starred Chef Didier Goiffon.
New extensions include a 4-day Monte-Carlo & French Riviera stay featuring Fairmont Monte-Carlo and touring to Eze or Menton, plus a 5-day Grand Castles of the Loire journey focused on chateaux, Renaissance history and wine country.
Travel advisor tip: Early access pricing and Super Earlybird offers are now available for the 2028 program.
Emerald Cruises is adding Danube Capitals & Crossroads, a new 10-night river cruise sailing from Passau, Germany, to Belgrade, Serbia, in 2028.
The itinerary visits five countries—Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary and Serbia—with stops in Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Novi Sad and Belgrade. Travelers can pair classic Danube highlights with lesser-explored destinations through experiences such as a Bavarian Beer Experience, Wachau wine tasting and Serbian folklore.
Active travelers can choose hiking and cycling excursions, while DiscoverMORE options include Salzburg, Schonbrunn Palace and Belgrade’s Nikola Tesla Museum. Overnight stays in Vienna and Budapest and several late departures provide additional time to explore.
The new itinerary joins Emerald’s European river cruise lineup with meals, select beverages, guided excursions, airport transfers and gratuities included.
For more information, visit scenic.cruises/US
Carnival Radiance Returns With a Fresh Look
Carnival Radiance is back in service from Long Beach following a 15-day dry dock in Victoria, Canada, with refreshed guest spaces and a renewed Effy jewelry boutique.
The ship also debuted Carnival‘s new “From Sea to Shining Sea” bow crest and has resumed year-round sailings to Baja Mexico and the Mexican Riviera. Itineraries include Ensenada and Catalina Island, along with select 14-day Carnival Journeys voyages to Hawaii.
For advisors with West Coast cruise clients, the refreshed ship adds a newly updated option for short Mexico getaways and longer Hawaii sailings.
For more information, visit carnival.com.
Crystal Serenity to Add New Luxury Suites
Crystal is expanding the suite lineup aboard Crystal Serenity following the ship’s 2028 dry dock, adding a 1,722-square-foot Crystal Owner’s Suite and four new Junior Penthouse Premium Suites.
The two-bedroom Owner’s Suite will feature a 409-square-foot veranda, ocean-view dining, a fireplace, library, marble master bathroom, personalized bar service and Technogym equipment. The four new Junior Penthouse Premium Suites will each offer 861 square feet of interior space and a 205-square-foot veranda.
The new accommodations are scheduled to debut on sailings beginning May 5, 2028, giving advisors another high-end suite option to offer clients seeking more space and privacy at sea.
For more information, visit crystalcruises.com.
