Atlas Ocean Voyages is to sail 37 ‘Epicurean and Cultural Expeditions’ in Europe and the Mediterranean between April and September 2028. The season will feature 26 overnight stays, visits to 13 Unesco World Heritage Sites and maiden calls at 12 ports: Svolvær, Norway Fjällbacka, Sweden Ystad, Sweden Saaremaa, Estonia Ostend, Belgium Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France Boulogne-sur-Mer, France Agropoli, Italy Casamicciola Terme, Italy Lavrion, Greece Naxos, Greece Poros, Greece Atlas Ocean Voyages plans biggest-ever European season for 2028 Princess Cruises returns to the Amazon Princess Cruises is to sail on the Amazon River for the first time since 2014 as part of its 2028-2029 Americas programme, which features more than 250 departures spanning North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, the Pacific and Antarctica. In addition to scenic cruising on the river, Coral Princess will call at Santarém in Brazil. Photo: Princess Cruises Royal Caribbean to operate year‑round in Europe Rhapsody of the Seas will become Royal Caribbean International’s first vessel to homeport year‑round in Europe from May 2028. The ship will initially provide seven- to 12-night departures from Athens in Greece, Barcelona in Spain, and Lisbon in Portugal, calling at destinations such as the Greek Isles, Turkey and Egypt. In winter, the vessel will offer nine- to 12-night voyages to the Canary Islands, Portugal, Morocco, Cyprus, Malta and Greece. Photo: Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Cruise Line prepares for first Africa calls Carnival Sunshine will make Carnival Cruise Line’s inaugural visits to Africa in the 2027-2028 season, calling at La Goulette in Tunisia and Tangier in Morocco. The ship will also make the brand’s maiden calls at several European ports, including Bari in Italy, Bar in Montenegro, and Ajaccio in Corsica. In addition, Carnival Sunshine will return to several ports not visited by the cruise line in many years, such as Genoa, Salerno, Palermo and Catania in Italy, as well as Palma de Mallorca in Spain and Izmir in Turkey. Photo: Royal Caribbean International 15
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