Cruise & Ferry Itinerary Planning 2026

3 60 Maiden Season 46 Windstar Cruises’ new Star Seeker will debut in December 2026 and spend its maiden season in the Caribbean, Alaska, Japan and Southeast Asia 48 When it joins the TUI Cruises fleet in 2026, Mein Schiff Flow will sail in both the Western Mediterranean and the Arabian Gulf 51 The first Orient Express Sailing Yachts vessel will follow the winds to explore the Mediterranean and Adriatic from May 2026 52 Four Seasons Yacht’s first luxury yacht will spend its inaugural season in the Mediterranean and Caribbean Planner perspectives 54 Dianna Rom shares how Windstar Cruises’ itineraries and shore experiences cater for travellers searching for authenticity and connection 56 Marcus Puttich designs itineraries for TUI Cruises, considering the line’s growing fleet of ships, guest demographics and port capacity 59 Four Seasons Yachts’ Ben Trodd provides a teaser of what guests can expect on Four Seasons I 60 Justin Poulsen explains how growing its fleet is enabling Explora Journeys to expand to new regions of the world 64 Michael Pawlus discusses the benefits of Azamara Cruises’ new double overnight stays 66 Andrea Zito of Swan Hellenic outlines why the cruise line is set to embark on its first voyages in the Asia-Pacific region 68 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines uses guest feedback to create immersive itineraries for its guests, says Martin Lister 70 Mario Parodi and Adria Bono of Crystal Cruises describe how the cruise line balances practicality with authenticity in its itineraries 2026

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