2026–2027’s Most Anticipated Ships & Experiences

Luxury cruising is entering a new golden era. With next-generation ships, innovative itineraries, and elevated onboard design, the world’s top cruise lines are pushing the boundaries of what a vacation at sea can be. Whether you dream of the Arctic, the Nile, Asia, Alaska, or a sail-away suite bigger than most homes—2026 and 2027 will deliver experiences unlike anything ever offered before.

Here’s your curated guide from Wilton Vida Travel to the newest ships and most exciting voyages launching soon.

🌊 Regent Seven Seas Prestige – The Next Wave of All-Inclusive Luxury

Launching December 2026, the Regent Seven Seas Prestige is already one of the most in-demand luxury vessels on the market. And it’s easy to see why.

• Max 800 guests for ultra-spacious sailing

• 12 suite categories, including the most spacious entry-level suite at sea (440 sq ft!)

• The largest suite in the luxury cruise industry

• Seven dining venues, including Regent’s brand-new Azure restaurant

• Regent’s signature: the most generous all-inclusive value at sea

This ship represents the future of elevated cruising—ideal for travelers who love refined décor, intuitive service, and space to breathe.

Perfect for: Couples, foodies, luxury seekers, long-haul explorers
Why book with us: Exclusive Signature Travel Network benefits, priority waitlists, and value-added amenities.

Regent Seven Seas Prestige

🌿 Explora III – LNG-Powered, Eco-Forward, and Bound for Alaska

Explora Journeys continues to redefine modern ocean luxury. Launching August 2026, Explora III marks a significant milestone as the brand’s first LNG-powered vessel, making it one of the cleanest, most sustainable ships ever built.

Key highlights:

• Max 926 guests

• Suites starting at 377 sq ft, all with private terraces

• More penthouses and residences to meet demand

• New itineraries for Alaska and Asia beginning in 2027

Explora’s quiet luxury style meets cutting-edge sustainability—ideal for travelers seeking serenity with a contemporary edge.

Perfect for: Design-lovers, wellness-focused travelers, sustainability-minded cruisers

Explora III - Bound for Alaska

A&K Expeditions + Crystal Serenity – A “Cruise Within a Cruise”

For travelers seeking the rare and unforgettable, A&K Expeditions has partnered with Crystal to create a 50-guest ultra-exclusive journey sailing from Rome to Venice on Crystal Serenity (August 28, 2026).

What’s included?

• After-hours access to the Vatican and Colosseum

• Two-night luxury stay at Anantara Rome

• Enrichment lectures

• Hand-selected excursions led by A&K’s world-class expedition team

• Ports across Italy, Greece, Croatia & Montenegro

This is intimate, high-touch, top-tier luxury at its finest.

Perfect for: Cultural travelers, bucket-list seekers, small-group experiences

🌅 A&K’s Nile Seray – The Most Luxurious Nile Cruiser Ever Built

Debuting next year, the A&K Sanctuary Nile Seray sets a new standard for river cruising on the world’s longest river.

• 32 suites starting at 330 sq ft

• French balconies

• Top suites with private terraces & plunge pools

• A rooftop pool, spa & fitness center

• Exclusive access to iconic tombs, including Tutankhamun’s

This is an extraordinary way to experience Egypt in comfort, history, and style.

Perfect for: History lovers, honeymooners, culturally immersive travelers

Nile Seray

❄️ Aqua Lares – An Icebreaker Superyacht Built for the Arctic & Indian Ocean

Launching February 2026, Aqua Expeditions’ Aqua Lares is unlike any other vessel:

• Built as an icebreaker superyacht

• Just 15 suites

• Unprecedented 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio

• Sailings through the Seychelles, Aldabra Atoll, Zanzibar, Scotland, Norway, Svalbard, and the High Arctic

This is small-ship luxury for bold adventurers.

Perfect for: Expedition travelers, wildlife enthusiasts, exclusive celebrations

Aqua Lares

🧭 Silversea’s The Cormorant at 55 South – A Luxury Resort at the End of the World

Opening October 2026, this will be the southernmost luxury hotel on Earth, located in Puerto Williams, Chile—your launching point for Silversea’s Antarctica expeditions.

• 150 guestrooms with sweeping Patagonian views

• Activities including birdwatching, kayaking & hiking

• Complimentary Antarctica expedition gear for Silversea guests

It’s the ideal pre- or post-Antarctica stop that elevates the entire expedition experience.

Perfect for: Adventure travelers, Antarctica explorers, photographers