The 2027 issue of Cruise & Ferry Itinerary Planning features a keynote interview with Davide Truscello of Costa Cruises, who explains how guest appeal, operational feasibility and commercial sustainability shape itinerary decisions as environmental regulation adds new variables.

Other notable highlights include a feature where AROYA Cruises’ Vitor Alves and Swan Hellenic’s Luke Clarke identify destinations offering authentic experiences, and a Maiden Season section covering the itineraries of MSC World Asia, Seven Seas Prestige, and more. There is also a Planner Perspectives section featuring interviews with itinerary and destination leaders at brands such as Explora Journeys, HX Expeditions and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.

In addition, the Association Highlights section features Cruise Atlantic Canada, Cruise Baltic, Cruise Europe, Cruise Norway, Cruise the Great Lakes and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association.

Plus, there are reports, interviews and commentaries exploring port infrastructure, Northern Europe, the growing trend for overnight stays and late departures and the role of AI in cruise ports. We also have a Featured Ports & Destinations section.