View Sailings Cunard debuts its newest ship, Queen Anne, the company’s 249th addition to its fleet. Scheduled to call at more than 30 ports across the world next year during her maiden season, Cunard welcomes guests to be a part of history as she is greeted for the first time by bustling cities and tropical shores, including her historic maiden voyage to Lisbon, Portugal, in 2024.

View Sailings IN THE WORLD OF CRUISING, THERE’S A GOOD DEAL OF FANFARE SURROUNDING A SHIP’S MAIDEN VOYAGE — ANTICIPATORY EXCITEMENT, CHAMPAGNE TOASTS, A CEREMONIAL RIBBON CUTTING. But when a company launches both a new cruise line and vessel, well that’s a distinct level of special that only a privileged few are privy to. This July, an elite group of approximately 1,200 people will be able to say, “I set sail on Explora Journeys’ inaugural ocean experience.”

View Sailings Combining centuries-old seafaring experiences with modern European refinement, the new luxury cruise line Explora Journeys offers a bold vision for luxury ocean travel. Expect a unique synergy of chic ships, environmentally conscious practices, and immersive itineraries. Harnessing cutting-edge maritime technology, the first ship in the Explora Journeys fleet, EXPLORA I, sets sail in 2023 — with five more to follow by 2028.

View Sailings Whether you’re an art lover, a foodie, a history buff, or an energetic adventurer, your Active & Discovery cruise on the Danube River offers just-right included activities and excursions to suit your interests. With Avalon Choice®, you can select the experiences that are perfect for your interests and pace. From Classic to Active to Discovery inclusions, you can explore and experience each destination your way—from Vilshofen to Budapest. Whether you prefer browsing the art collection of the Habsburg Empire, sipping local vintages at an Austrian wine tasting, or joining a canoe excursion, your Active & Discovery Danube River cruise is packed with Avalon Choice® inclusions for every preference and pace in every place we go. Whether you prefer classic sightseeing with an expert Local Guide, an active excursion by bike, hike, or canoe, or a creative experience in culinary or performing arts, you’ll find the perfect way to spend your day.

View Sailings Cruise along the peaceful Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany—discovering some of Central Europe’s most splendid capitals and charming towns along the way. Begin this timeless European river cruise in Budapest, where guided sightseeing acquaints you with the highlights of the vibrant capital of Hungary. Set sail on the Danube, take pictures of the impressive Parliament Building as you leave Budapest, and head for Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Here, enjoy a guided walk through the delightful Old Town and visit the Gothic-style St. Martin’s Cathedral. Vienna, Austria, the “City of Music,” makes an immediate impression with its lavish Habsburg Imperial Palace and neo-renaissance Vienna Opera House.

View Sailings Grab your gal gang and make your way onboard an Avalon Waterways river cruise for the girls’ getaway of a lifetime. With new destinations, exciting group excursions, tasty signature cocktails, and so much more, a sailing on this spectacular cruise line is sure to please.

View Sailings Let Uniworld Boutique River Cruises stir your interest with meticulously crafted included excursions. Glide under UNESCO-designated Pont du Gard, a magnificent Roman aqueduct bridge, where cutting marks of quarrymen’s tools from the first century are still visible. Hike steep vineyards along the Rhône, home to the legendary Hermitage grape, to taste the worldfamous syrah. Then jump on a bicycle and coast through Lyon, built on its reputation as a cycling city and a foodie’s paradise.

View Sailings Star Clippers’ fleet of ships operate on wind power for an estimated 80 percent of each trip. Captains aim to maximize the amount of time under wind power, charting courses where the wind is most predictable. This reduces the use of auxiliary engines, which also power the air-conditioning and provide electricity for day-to-day operations.

View Sailings S.S. Antoinette, River Queen, River Empress

Itinerary*: Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Boppard (overnight), Rudesheim, Germersheim, Speyer, Kehl, Strasbourg, Breisach, Freiburg, Basel

*Itinerary may operate in reverse

View Sailings A journey through history gets a modern upgrade with American Cruise Lines. Sail along one of America’s greatest rivers — the mighty Mississippi — on board the new American Symphony.