14 MARKETWATCH Scenic Group expands into India Scenic Group has partnered with Assam Bengal Navigation to introduce two ultra-luxury ships on India’s Brahmaputra River by 2030. The brand formed the long-term partnership following “exceptionally strong” demand for the 44-guest Scenic Aura’s maiden season on the Hooghly River in West Bengal, which will begin in October 2027 and include pre- and post-cruise excursions to cities, sacred sites, historic palaces and artisan communities across India and Sri Lanka. Photo: Scenic Group Oceania Cruises plans first full winter season in the Med Oceania Allura will sail 17 Mediterranean voyages between November 2027 and March 2028, marking Oceania Cruises’ first full winter deployment in the region. The ship will offer voyages ranging from nine to 26 days, visiting destinations including Barcelona, Spain; Rome, Italy; Athens, Greece; and Istanbul, Turkey. Photo: Oceania Cruises Photo: Unsplash/Meg von Haartman Photo: Unsplash/Freeman Zhou Explora Journeys heads to Alaska and Asia Luxury ocean travel brand Explora Journeys is to deploy Explora III in two new regions in 2027-2028. From May to September 2027, Explora III will cruise in Alaska, taking guests to destinations including Juneau, Ketchikan, Prince Rupert on Kaien Island, the Hubbard Glacier and Seward. In autumn, Explora III will reposition to operate 28 voyages visiting 47 destinations across Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Highlights will include overnight stays in Bali, Hong Kong, Shanghai in China, Ha Long Bay and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, and Tokyo, Osaka and Naha in Japan.
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