Cruise lines are offering fresh itineraries, ship enhancements and exclusive early booking offers, giving travel advisors plenty to promote for the year ahead. From Margaritaville at Sea’s expanded Caribbean schedule and Carnival Conquest’s newly refreshed spaces to Viking’s Mississippi and Ohio River journeys, the industry is delivering immersive, culturally rich and all-inclusive options for every type of traveler.
AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways is rolling out a trio of limited-time promos across more than 600 sailing dates in 2026 and 2027.
Available through March 31, 2026, the offers include a Complimentary Land Package option and a Triple Savings promotion—both combinable with the line’s AirPlus fixed airfare program.
Under the Complimentary Land Package offer, advisors can secure a free pre- or post-cruise land program for clients on select Europe and Colombia sailings. The promotion applies to new FIT and group bookings.
Advisors can opt for the Triple Savings offer, which includes $1,000 per stateroom in cruise savings, a complimentary stateroom upgrade and a $50 onboard credit per guest. The promotion is available on select 2026 and 2027 Europe and Colombia sailings and also applies to new FIT and group reservations.
For clients not utilizing either promotion, AmaWaterways is offering up to $2,500 per stateroom in cruise savings on select departures.
Both headline promotions are combinable with AmaWaterways’ AirPlus program, designed to provide pricing stability amid fluctuating international airfares.
For more information, visit AmaWaterways.com.
Carnival
The Carnival Conquest has resumed year-round service from PortMiami following a 12-day dry dock at Grand Bahama Shipyard, emerging with a series of enhancements.
New is the ship’s Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, a venue honoring active-duty military and veterans. Family and youth programming also received attention during the refurbishment. Club O2, the dedicated teen space, now features new gaming areas and updated decor, while The Warehouse arcade has been redesigned to deliver a more interactive entertainment experience.
The ship’s casino now features a redesigned layout, additional gaming options and a new non-smoking section, while retail outlets including Effy, Pandora and Swarovski were refreshed to modernize the onboard shopping experience.
Carnival Conquest returns to operating short Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries from Miami, including calls to Celebration Key, Carnival’s new exclusive destination on Grand Bahama.
For more information, visit carnival.com.
Margaritaville at Sea
Margaritaville at Sea is expanding its 2027 cruise program, sailing from the Port of Palm Beach. The 2027 deployment introduces new Caribbean destinations, expanded Bahamas options, additional Key West departures and themed festival sailings.
The cruise line is introducing its first-ever calls to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic and Grand Turk in Turks and Caicos, as well as 3- and 4-night sailings to Bimini, Key West, Nassau and Grand Bahama.
The line is also adding 5-night festival voyages, including Fantasy Week sailings to Key West and Mexico, Sail the Spooky Seas to Nassau and a Dia de los Muertos-themed cruise to Cozumel.
Margaritaville at Sea is launching a limited-time Flash Sale featuring 50 percent off cruises, complimentary stateroom upgrades and kids sailing free on select itineraries. The promotion applies across the line’s portfolio, including Bahamas and Key West escapes as well as longer Caribbean sailings.
For more information, visit MargaritavilleatSea.com.
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises has launched its 2028 schedule, offering 39 all-inclusive voyages across the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Marquesas, Cook Islands and other South Pacific destinations. The new collection includes itineraries ranging from seven to 14 nights.
The 330-guest m/s Paul Gauguin is designed to access shallow lagoons and smaller islands that larger vessels cannot reach. Onboard, Polynesian culture is brought to life through music, storytelling and activities led by Les Gauguines, a troupe of Tahitian hosts who live on the ship. The 2028 voyages include a mix of overnights, double stays and exclusive island experiences to maximize exploration. Highlights include:
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Tahiti & the Society Islands (7 nights) – Includes three overnights across Tahiti, Moorea, and Bora Bora, offering a perfect introduction to the region’s highlights.
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Pearl of the Society Islands (7 nights) – Visits Raiatea, Huahine, Bora Bora, and Moorea, including immersive cultural experiences and an overnight stay in Bora Bora.
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Society Islands & The Tuamotus (10–11 nights) – Features overnights in Fakarava and Bora Bora, alongside visits to Rangiroa, Huahine, and Motu Mahana, with a focus on pristine lagoons, marine life, and secluded islands.
Travel advisors can highlight the 2028 itineraries to clients seeking both adventure and luxury in the South Pacific. Fares include all meals, activities, and onshore excursions, providing a seamless, premium experience from departure to return.
For more information, visit pgcruises.com.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Uniworld is expanding its luxury portfolio with a new collection of Cruise & Tour itineraries for 2027, developed in partnership with sister brand Luxury Gold. The program combines Uniworld’s all-inclusive European river cruises with Luxury Gold’s premium, small-group escorted land journeys.
The new itineraries pair multi-night land programs with award-winning river voyages across Switzerland, Italy, France, Britain, Portugal and Spain. Each 2027 Cruise & Tour itinerary is structured to offer a fully integrated land-and-river experience.
Pre- and/or post-cruise land programs include hotel stays, a 24/7 Travel Concierge, guided sightseeing, curated dining experiences and exclusive access events. The debut collection includes five extended journeys ranging from 17 to 20 days. Notable itineraries include:
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Revel in Switzerland & the Danube (17 days) – Combines a luxury Swiss land journey, including the Glacier Express and exclusive Lucerne experiences, with a Danube River cruise through Central Europe.
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Indulge in France & Britain (17 days) – Blends a land tour through Scotland and England with a Seine River cruise featuring Normandy, Giverny and Versailles.
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Experience the Best of Italy (19 days) – Pairs a Venetian lagoon cruise with an in-depth land journey through Tuscany, Florence, Rome and the Amalfi Coast.
Across the collection, highlights include Michelin-starred dining, private after-hours museum access, exclusive cultural performances, wine tastings and scenic rail journeys.
The new 2027 Cruise & Tour itineraries are now open for booking.
For more information, visit Uniworld.com.
Viking
Viking is expanding its U.S. river cruise footprint, opening bookings for a series of new and returning 2027 Mississippi River voyages aboard the Viking Mississippi.
Headlining the launch are two new itineraries for 2027, including the 15-day Bayous, Blues & Bluegrass sailing between New Orleans and Louisville. The voyage blends Southern culinary traditions, Civil War history and America’s musical roots, connecting key ports along both the Mississippi and Ohio rivers.
A shorter 8-day Mississippi & Ohio River Explorer will operate between Memphis and Louisville, offering a compact immersion into the cultural heritage of the region. The new sailings complement Viking’s longer-established Mississippi River portfolio, which includes extended journeys between New Orleans and St. Paul, as well as Lower and Upper Mississippi itineraries.
Viking is promoting its Viking Savings Event through Feb. 28, 2026. The offer includes up to 35 percent off select 2026–2028 river, ocean and expedition sailings, complimentary or reduced international airfare options and a $25 deposit, with additional savings for past guests.
For more information, visit viking.com.
