Oceania Cruises will welcome guests aged 18 and older for all new reservations on future voyages. The move to become an adults-only cruise line is in response to guest preferences and has the aim of elevating the onboard ambience.
The policy shift reflects Oceania’s “dedication to providing a relaxed atmosphere of genuine hospitality and meaningful connection”.
The cruise line conducted research among repeat guests, experienced travel partners and new-to-brand guests. The feedback consistently showed that guests choose Oceania Cruises for its serene atmosphere, sophisticated service and unhurried pace, traits that are valued by mature, affluent travellers.
Existing reservations, made before January 7, 2026 and including travellers under the age of 18, will be honoured.
Jason Montague, Chief Luxury Officer of Oceania Cruises, commented: “Our guests have consistently shared that the tranquil environment aboard our ships is one of the primary reasons they return time and time again. By transitioning to an adults-only experience, we are enhancing the very essence of the Oceania Cruises journey – one defined by sophistication, serenity and discovery.”
AmaWaterways’ sale offers savings and free flights
AmaWaterways’ January promotion offers free flights and savings up to £1,000pp. The promotion is valid on bookings made until March 31, 2026 on itineraries aboard European ships sailing in 2026/27.
Agents booking customers on an AmaWaterways trip for the 2026/27 season between January 12 and February 6, 2026 will automatically be entered into a weekly prize draw. That brings the chance to win a complimentary AmaWaterways cruise each week. Multiple bookings will result in multiple entries, increasing the chances of winning.
In addition to savings for consumers, AmaWaterways is also offering travel agent incentives during the sale. All travel agents who make a 2026 booking before February 28 will receive a £50 Amazon voucher per booking.
Cruises that are offered in the promotion include:
The seven-night Captivating Rhine fly-cruise on the AmaSiena, on the River Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel, from February 8 to 15, 2026, starts from £2,118pp, with free flights. Use the code UKFREEAIR. It includes Cologne, Utrecht and Rüdesheim.
Melodies of the Danube is a seven-night fly-cruise on the AmaMor, sailing from Budapest to Vilshofen, including the Wachau Valley and Vienna. From August 1 to 8, 2026, the cruise starts from £2,818pp, with free flights and a £600 saving. Use the code UKFREEAIR+600.
A fourteen-night Grand Danube fly-cruise on the AmaVerde on the Danube River, from November 2 to 16, 2026, starts from £4,915pp, with free flights and a £1,000 saving. Use the code UKFREEAIR+1000. The itinerary includes Salzburg, Český Krumlov, Linz and Bratislava.
The Gems of Southeast Europe Christmas Markets – Festive Delights cruise journeys through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia and Bulgaria, on a ship with festive trimmings. Guests can explore local cultures, cuisines and Christmas markets. A seven-night fly-cruise on the AmaVerde, from November 23 to 30, 2026, starts from £3,265pp, with free flights. Use the code UKFREEAIR.
The seven-night Magical Christmas Markets of Germany fly-cruise from Nuremberg to Frankfurt, on the AmaCerto, from December 8 to 15, 2027, starts from £3,339pp, with free flights and a £500 saving. Use the code UKFREEAIR+500. It includes Würzburg, Bamberg, Wertheim and Rüdesheim.
New Secret Atlas Svalbard and Greenland cruises for 2027
Two new micro-cruises, with itineraries to Scoresby Sund in Greenland and Svalbard, are among Secret Atlas’s new 2027 Arctic summer season programme.
Secret Atlas’s 12-day Svalbard Circumnavigation Micro Cruise has sailings on July 28 and August 15, 2027. For up to 12 guests, and priced from £14,800, the expedition will sail around Svalbard on a route that includes the Austfonna ice cap. Walruses and polar bears are among the wildlife that guests may see.
Also new for 2027 and for up to 12 guests, the 14-day Svalbard and Greenland Summer Micro Cruise is priced from £18,995pp. Sailing on August 8, it includes the world’s largest fjord system, Scoresby Sund, which has icebergs the size of large buildings. Local wildlife includes musk ox, Arctic foxes, Arctic hares, polar bears and narwhals.
Prices include onboard accommodation, full-board meals and beverages, Starlink Wi-Fi, exploratory activities, rubber-soled boots for shore landings, insulation suits and local transfers. International flights are not included.
Departing from Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost town, the 2027 voyages will be aboard the purpose-built expedition vessels MV Vikingfjord and MV Freya. They feature ensuite cabins, a panoramic lounge, a sauna and an on-deck hot tub.
The small-ship expeditions are designed for maximum exploration and minimal impact. On an expedition micro cruise, guests get to spend more time where it matters most to them: ashore, on the water or exploring remote fjords.
With just 12 passengers, the cruises are ideal for a private family adventure as a charter, for couples and for solo travellers looking to make connections with like-minded explorers.
Michele D’Agostino, Co-Founder of Secret Atlas, said: “Our new 2027 season is built on the belief that ‘small’ means ‘more’ – more flexibility, more shore time and a much smaller environmental footprint.
“With just 12 guests onboard MV Vikingfjord and MV Freya, our new voyages offer access to remote areas inaccessible to the larger cruise ships. It’s high-impact exploration while enjoying the comfort of our purpose-built expedition vessels.”
Scenic and Emerald boost agent rewards programme
A new trade incentive by Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours and Emerald Cruises and Tours coincides with the start of year wave period, which sees cruise bookings peak.
Travel agents have the opportunity to earn double River Rewards and More loyalty programme points for all new ocean and river cruise bookings made until February 16.
That equates to 200 points per booking for river cruises and 400 points per booking for ocean cruises.
River Rewards and More allows agents to build up points by making bookings across ocean and river cruise itineraries. The points can be exchanged for prizes, including cruises, designer fragrances, vouchers and experience days – such as helicopter flights and afternoon tea.
Agents must send their booking references to rewards@scenic.co.uk before April 15 to claim their points.
For more information about the promotion, agents can contact their local sales manager or email agencysales@scenic.co.uk.
Jonathan Davies, Head of Sales at Scenic Group, said: “Travel agents are at the heart of our success and this new incentive is about giving back to the partners who support our brands every day. By offering double River Rewards & More points, we’re recognising the value agents bring and their loyalty.”
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HX Expeditions has discounts and incentives
HX Expeditions’ Through Their Eyes campaign offers up to 30% off all-inclusive expeditions and up to £200 per person until March 23, 2026.
The wave season offer is backed by the HX Price Promise, which guarantees the lowest available price.
Combining adventure, experiential luxury and sustainability, HX Expeditions’ destinations include Antarctica, the Arctic, the Galápagos Islands and Greenland.
Up to 15% is being offered off select Greenland itineraries. A discount of up to 20% is available on expeditions to Antarctica, Alaska and Norway. Voyages to the Galápagos Islands have up to 30% off their usual prices.
A range of promotions is available across all cabin categories, with selected departure-date discounts.
With up to 20% off, the new, eight-day Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights started sailings this month. It gives travellers the chance to view the Northern Lights while exploring the Arctic above the Polar Circle and includes an exclusive visit to the remote island of Tranøya.
Excursions include snowshoeing, guided walks and storytelling with local hosts by a bonfire beneath Arctic skies, a private floating sauna with a polar plunge, and a dinner inside a historic coastal ship museum.
The nine-day Galápagos – In Darwin’s Footsteps has up to 30% off during the Through Their Eyes campaign. Giant tortoises, marine iguanas, frigatebirds, blue-footed foobies and seals count among the animals that guests have opportunities to view.
The 12 Days Highlights of Antarctica cruise has 20% off and offers opprtunities to spot seals, penguin colonies and whales.
The Newcomer Offer, of £200 onboard credit per person to use on curated shore adventures and onboard experiences, is available on all destinations except Norway and the Galápagos Islands.
Returning guests receive 5% through HX’s Loyalty Offer.
Additionally, guests booking an Expedition Suite enjoy exclusive benefits, including access to private dining areas, a complimentary mini-bar, walk-in wardrobes, lounge areas, a daily turn-down, a laundry service and Champagne.
The most spacious accommodation onboard, the suites, feature private balconies and, in some cases, hot tubs.
