Luxury cruise line Cunard has revealed its latest programme of upscale voyages, with 110 new itineraries scheduled between October 2027 and May 2028. The collection spans 97 destinations in 47 countries, featuring 52 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 22 overnight stays and 23 late-evening departures.
The season includes two grand World Voyages departing January 2028: Queen Anne will sail a 111-night western circumnavigation, while Queen Elizabeth undertakes a 113-night eastbound journey.
Both ships will make maiden calls, with Queen Anne visiting destinations including Lautoka, Fiji and Halong Bay, Vietnam, and Queen Elizabeth calling at St George’s in Grenada, Kingstown in St Vincent and Durban, South Africa (pictured).
Across the fleet, highlights include Queen Mary 2’s Transatlantic crossings, Caribbean sunshine escapes and a Northern Lights sailing, while Queen Victoria will offer voyages from Southampton to Europe, including a new 28-night Atlantic Islands itinerary. Guests can also take advantage of “Queen-to-Queen” sailings, combining multiple ships in one trip.
An early booking offer of 10% savings is available on Cunard Fare and Early Saver bookings made before December 17, 2025.
CroisiEurope Med special offers beat winter chill
CroisiEurope, has announced a special offer on its 2025/26 winter Mediterranean and Canary Islands sailings, with savings of up to £475pp, no single supplement on selected cabins and complimentary deck upgrades for bookings made before November 30, 2025.
The promotion applies to a series of seven-night itineraries aboard ocean vessel La Belle de l’Adriatique and expedition-style ship La Belle des Océans, with fares including all meals and drinks, excursions, Wi-Fi, port fees and repatriation insurance.
Sailings include a round-trip voyage from Valletta exploring Sicily (pictured) and Malta, departing November 14 and 21, 2025, with calls in Pozzallo, Catania and Syracuse, plus visits to Noto, Ragusa, Modica and Gozo. Prices start from £1,794pp based on two sharing, or from £2,269pp for solo travellers with no single supplement and a complimentary cabin upgrade.
A Naples round-trip itinerary features the Amalfi Coast and Aeolian Islands, calling at Milazzo, Vibo Marina and Sorrento or Salerno. Departures run January 22 and 29, 2026 and throughout February 2026, with festive sailings on December 5, 12 and 19, 2025. Prices start from £1,776pp, or from £2,469pp solo, with no single supplement and free upgrade.
In the Canary Islands, a seven-night island-hopping voyage aboard La Belle des Océans visits Tenerife, El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote, with multiple departures from November 2025 through March 2026. Prices start from £1,515pp or from £2,393pp for solo travellers, again including a complimentary upgrade and no single supplement.
Star Clippers takes centre stage in Channel 4 show
Star Clippers’ Royal Clipper will take centre stage in a new six-part series for Channel 4, airing Monday November 17 at 8pm. It marks the first time a UK production team has been granted access to the ship, promising viewers a look at life aboard.
Produced by Crackit Productions, Inside The World’s Most Luxurious… lifts the lid on ultra-high-end lifestyle experiences. Each hour-long episode explores a different realm of indulgence.
The Royal Clipper will feature in the instalment Inside The World’s Most Luxurious Cruises, following guests and crew as they sail from Venice to Croatia and Montenegro.
Simon Withington, Series Editor at Crackit TV, said: “It was obvious just looking at Star Clippers that they were a unique offering in the luxury market… the elegance and old-school grandeur of the ship would not only appeal to our upmarket viewers, but also nicely contrast with the other more modern ships in our show. Then, when I heard about the opportunity that guests had to climb the mast, I was sold!”
Up to 30% off with MSC’s Black Friday deals
MSC Cruises has launched its early Black Friday sale, offering up to 30% off selected 2025/26 departures from Southampton. The promotion includes the full winter 2025/26 season on MSC Poesia and select summer 2026 itineraries on MSC Virtuosa.
Sailings start from £339pp for a seven-night Northern Europe cruise this winter, with children travelling from £99 on selected dates. Summer prices begin at £599pp for a seven-night Norwegian Fjords itinerary, while a 12-night Canary Islands sailing is available from £999pp.
Passengers sailing from Southampton can enjoy MSC’s signature onboard offering, including diverse dining options, entertainment, waterparks, kids’ clubs in partnership with LEGO® and Chicco®, and itineraries visiting cultural capitals and ports – all without the need to fly.
Antonio Paradiso, Vice President of International Sales at MSC Cruises, said: “Our early Black Friday sale offers guests exceptional value. Sailing directly from the UK means guests can enjoy a convenient, stress-free holiday with no flights required.”
He added that more Black Friday deals across the fleet and additional destinations will be announced soon. MSC Voyagers Club members receive an extra 5% off sale prices.
Tauck debuts five new European river cruises
Tauck has announced five new European river cruises for 2027 and two new ships, the MS Saudade on the Douro and MS Reverie on the Seine, as the company reports exceptional demand and strong year-on-year growth.
The programme includes the debut of a new six-day cruise format launching in late 2026 and expanding in 2027, designed to meet rising demand for shorter, more flexible luxury journeys during shoulder seasons, offering milder weather and fewer crowds.
New itineraries include Essence of the Seine, a six-day round-trip from Paris launching aboard MS Reverie, featuring Normandy, Rouen, the D-Day beaches and a gala château evening (from $3,490pp). Essence of the Danube sails between Budapest and Vienna with guided tours and a gala at Vienna’s Palais Pallavicini (from $2,990pp).
Tauck is also making its largest-ever expansion on the Douro, adding MS Saudade and three new itineraries, including Essence of the Douro, the 10-day Porto Prelude, and Exploring the Douro, Plus Madrid.
In total, Tauck will offer 37 European river cruises in 2027, all fully inclusive.
Read last week’s cruise update here.
