2027 Brand Guide

Luxury Cruise News / Explore 2027

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Explore 20 cruise brands, from ocean and expedition ships to yachts and river journeys. Each guide covers what is new or notable for 2027, who it may suit and what to check before booking.

This is a starting point, not a numbered ranking. The collection spans luxury and premium-luxury travel, and some brands offer more than one style of cruise.

Ocean and expedition

• Seabourn
• Silversea
• Viking
• Regent Seven Seas Cruises
• Crystal
• Explora Journeys
• Oceania Cruises
• PONANT
• Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
• Atlas Ocean Voyages
• Mitsui Ocean Cruises

Yachts and small ships

• Four Seasons Yachts
• The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
• SeaDream Yacht Club
• Windstar Cruises
• Aqua Expeditions

River and yacht cruising

• Scenic
• Uniworld
• Tauck
• Emerald Cruises

Updated October 2, 2026. Announced ships, itineraries and inclusions can change. Check the operator’s current voyage details and terms before booking.