Cruise Operators Launch Luxury 2027-28 Mediterranean and Americas Itineraries

Explora Journeys announced a new program for its EXPLORA II ship titled “A Serene Mediterranean” for the Winter 2026‑2027 season. The itinerary features shore‑to‑table culinary experiences in Palermo, Marseille, Barcelona, Bari and Brindisi, master‑class cooking sessions, meet‑the‑winemaker events, a fleet‑wide truffle‑season dining offering, a 12‑day Ocean Wellness program called “A Path to Inner Discovery,” and an enrichment series with speakers on neuroscience, wellbeing and music. The announcement was issued from Geneva, Switzerland.

Imagine Cruising revealed its 2027‑28 Americas Collection, a premium rail‑and‑sail holiday concept that bundles ocean and river cruises with hand‑picked hotels, iconic train routes and guided excursions. Packages include the Deep South cruise aboard Regal Princess (departing 19 Nov 2027, £3,999 per person) with visits to the Grand Ole Opry, Graceland and jazz outings on the Mississippi; the Canyon Spirit rail adventure on Ruby Princess (departing 2 May 2027, £4,999 per person) offering panoramic panoramic carriages, regional cuisine and up to £1,000 couple‑saving; and a New York Independence Day sailing on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 (June 2024), all priced all‑inclusive with flights, accommodation and tours. A separate feature lists five bucket‑list cruise holidays for 2027, highlighting similar luxury options.