Cruise Industry stories and articles published in the first week of April 2026
Ponant has revealed a 2027 Baltic and North Sea cruise featuring a curated jazz programme, international artists and cultural partnerships, sailing aboard Le Commandant Charcot across Northern Europe destinations.
Oceania Cruises has announced a full reinspiration of Oceania Marina™, due in dry dock in October 2026, with redesigned staterooms, refreshed dining venues and upgraded public spaces under the OceaniaNEXT™ programme.
Cunard has announced its 2026 Transatlantic Crossings entertainment programme for Queen Mary 2, featuring Olivier Awards programming, new theatre productions, orchestral concerts, literary events and special celebrations for the ship’s 450th crossing.
Oceania Cruises has unveiled a three-year floating pastry academy with The Butter Book, aimed at more than 200 chefs and designed to strengthen onboard pastry training, standards and career progression.
