Next year’s luxury cruises set a new standard for maritime sophistication and comfort, from smaller ships to larger suites ...

Emerald Cruises plans to launch two more ocean-going yachts by 2027 and a sleek river ship that will sail in Europe. One of the top small-ship cruise lines in the world just announced an ambitious ...

CroisiEurope is building a new luxury river ship that will explore the Brazilian Amazon. The 160-foot vessel—which is the company’s first new-build since 2020—is scheduled to debut in early 2027. It ...

Lisa Pile reveals why Asia offers ‘infinite potential’ for luxury cruising – and why Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania ...

Fincantieri, a household name in the cruise ship building industry and beyond, has launched another ship in the Viking Ocean Cruises series. Viking Mira will set sail in 2026, joining the Swiss cruise ...

Luxury hospitality companies have been expanding into the cruise industry. Four Seasons, Aman, and Orient Express have all announced plans to debut luxury ships. This article is part of "Well Charted, ...

With travel trends leaning toward exclusivity and intentional design, cruising goes couture as ultra-luxury ships set a new standard on the water. Once seen as the domain of mass-market tourism, ...

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Smaller ships and attentive crews are reshaping what luxury means on the water, replacing crowds and scripted service with intimacy, nuance and thoughtful attention. Smaller vessels like the Four ...