Itinerary planning

Vitor Alves of AROYA Cruises and Luke Clarke of Swan Hellenic explain how they identify destinations that provide guests with unique and authentic experiences

Truscello discusses how the cruise line uses data, guest feedback and operational planning to create voyages that balance destination appeal, sustainability and commercial performance

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The Carnival Cruise Line ship will offer a mix of four-, five-, six- and eight-day cruises from April 2028 to April 2029

Destinations will include St Barts, Barbados, St Maarten, Antigua and more

Voyages will visit eight countries, 15 Unesco World Heritage Sites and the Antarctic Peninsula

The expedition cruise line will visit Klawock and Valdez and provide excursions developed with local partners

From a private dive in the Caribbean to after-hours access to the Acropolis, Ben Trodd from the cruise line teases what guests can expect on Four Seasons I 

Justin Poulsen explains to Rebecca Gibson how growing its fleet of ultra-luxury cruise ships is enabling Explora Journeys to craft immersive itineraries in new regions of the world

Voyages will combine guided pre- and post-cruise land tours with Alaska sailings

Season will also see the return of Marvel Day at Sea and Pixar Day at Sea

Sonja Merckel from the technology company discusses how cruise route planning can be automated with cruisePAL’s Port & Itinerary Planner 

Michael Pawlus discusses Azamara Cruises’ new double overnight stays that allow guests to get the most out of a variety of destinations

Martin Lister from the cruise line explains how it utilises guest feedback to create immersive experiences and varied cruises 

Mario Parodi and Adria Bono of Crystal Cruises speak with Alex Smith about how the cruise line balances practicality with authenticity in its itineraries

Paul Gauguin and Le Jacques Cartier will operate exploration-focused itineraries to lesser-visited archipelagos

Four ships will sail 48 voyages to 54 destinations across 18 countries in the region

Marcus Puttich shares how he designs itineraries for TUI Cruises while taking into consideration the line’s growing fleet of ships, guest demographics and port capacity 

The first vessel for Orient Express Sailing Yachts will follow the winds to explore the Mediterranean and Adriatic 

Located strategically between New Zealand’s North and South Islands, Marlborough offers a spectacular berth for cruise lines visiting the region 

The new sailings have been designed to “deepen guests’ connection” to The Last Frontier 

Four cruise executives highlight what ports should prioritise to ensure they are top contenders for itineraries