Windstar Cruises rewards early bookings on 2028 Europe season
Windstar Cruises has opened its Summer 2028 Europe season for booking, with Star Explorer, Star Legend, Star Pride, Wind Spirit and Wind Surf sailing the Mediterranean and Northern Europe from March to October.
The season offers 348 itinerary combinations, from four-day getaways to a 53-day Grand Mediterranean Adventure from Tenerife to Venice. New for 2028 are an expanded Germany programme, a voyage timed to Hamburg’s maritime festival, a new port at Ireland’s Aran Islands and a circumnavigation of Ireland aboard Star Explorer.
An Early Booking Offer on eligible voyages booked by October 31, 2026 includes a complimentary All-Inclusive package, $100 shipboard credit per guest and 5% savings for guests who pay in full at booking.
Stijn Creupelandt, Chief Operating Officer of Windstar Cruises, said: “Europe is a destination many of our guests return to again and again, and in 2028 we’re giving them new ways to experience places they may think they already know.
“From sailing farther into the heart of destinations to timing voyages around cultural events, these itineraries give guests a different perspective on Europe. For travel advisors, that creates a compelling reason to start a new Europe conversation with both first-time and repeat guests.”
CroisiEurope’s redesigned summer 2027 river itineraries
CroisiEurope is introducing new expeditions on the Rhine, Danube and Main for summer 2027 and repositioning part of its fleet. The French-owned operator says almost 50 years of experience on Europe’s waterways lets it anticipate changing river conditions, including deploying shallow draught ships on selected routes.
On the Danube, a new Balkan itinerary runs from Novi Sad and Belgrade to Golubac Fortress and the Iron Gates. Cruises between Vienna and Passau and between Vienna and Budapest have been reworked, while a new Main itinerary from Mainz to Nuremberg follows the Route of Emperors, taking in Bavarian castles and historic towns.
On the Rhine, a new Netherlands cruise explores Amsterdam and the IJsselmeer, while another links Amsterdam with the Moselle Valley and Luxembourg. The Upper Rhine programme around Strasbourg and Basel has also been expanded, opening up Alsace, Switzerland and the Black Forest.
Regent expands Motorsport Lab partnership with four European land excursions
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has expanded its collaboration with Motorsport Lab to offer four pre and post-cruise shore packages across seven European voyages in 2027.
The trips cover Barcelona, England’s Goodwood Estate and Italy’s Motor Valley, with supercar and classic-car driving, private automotive access and regional cuisine.
In Barcelona, two Motorsport Magic editions offer either modern supercars including Ferrari and Lamborghini or classic Porsches. House of Motorsports at Goodwood includes hot laps on the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit, golf and clay shooting, while Italy’s Supercar Escape covers Bologna, Modena and Maranello, with the chance to drive a Ferrari and dine at Cavallino.
These itineraries are priced from £5,692 per guest, based on double occupancy, and run between July 26 and August 24, 2027.
Wesley D’Silva, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, said: “The most meaningful travel experiences connect guests with the people, culture, and passions that define a destination.
“Through our expanded collaboration with Motorsport Lab, guests can go beyond traditional sightseeing to experience some of Europe’s most iconic automotive regions through exclusive access, expert guidance and unforgettable moments.”
