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Cruise line itinerary expansions 2026–2029

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Since July 2026, cruise operators have continued to expand itineraries, ships, and themed programs through 2029. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has detailed its 2027 ART 2 SEA program on EUROPA 2, featuring curated art voyages in the Indo-Pacific, Japan, China, and the Mediterranean. Holland America Line has expanded its upcoming schedule, opening bookings for its 2028 Alaska season with voyages ranging from seven to 18 days departing from Seattle, Vancouver, and San Diego. This follows the company’s ‘Holland America Evolution’ program, a $500 million investment to enhance Vista and Signature Class ships, which includes adding new pool bandstands for live entertainment on the Oosterdam and Zuiderdam. The first of these venues is expected to debut on the Oosterdam following its transformation in fall 2027. The line has also opened bookings for its 2028 European season, featuring its highest number of European port calls in nearly a decade. National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has announced its 2028-2029 deployment, emphasizing expedition-style travel led by naturalists and scientists. Highlights include a return to French Polynesia with access to the Makatea atoll and Pitcairn Island, and expanded wildlife viewing in Southeast Alaska. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched its 2028 season, planning over 450 voyages across 20 ships and 51 countries. The schedule includes the Norwegian Jewel’s debut in Morocco and new calls to Croatia and Sardinia by the Norwegian Dawn. NCL also revealed new features for the Norwegian Aura, including the specialty Indian restaurant Tamara, The Panorama Room, and an expansive Thermal Suite featuring a ‘Sensory Rain Pool’. ~~Seabourn has~~ In September 2026, NCL further detailed ~~its 2028-2029 Caribbean program, utilizing~~ the ~~Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Quest~~ entertainment for the Norwegian Aura, which is scheduled to ~~visit 21 ports.~~ debut in May 2027. The ~~program emphasizes boutique access to smaller ports like St. Barts and Bequia, alongside the ‘Seabourn Conversations’ lecture series~~ ship’s programming will feature ‘Whitney: A Celebration of Whitney Houston’, a 45-minute immersive production developed with The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and ~~‘Destination Dining’ culinary offerings.~~ Primary Wave Music.

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