Luxury Cruising Editorial

Carnival Cruise Line opened reservations for a lineup of new 2027 cruises aboard Carnival Firenze, including three distinct, unforgettable Carnival Journeys voyages across South America and 10 new Caribbean cruise options from Miami. The new sailings coincide with Carnival’s plans to reposition the popular “Carnival Fun Italian Style” ship to the east coast of the U.S. To see the new sailings on Carnival.com, click here.

“Carnival Firenze is a beautiful ship and our plan to bring her east creates a perfect opportunity to offer our guests sailings to culture-rich destinations. The South America journeys we’ve opened today truly stand out even among our already impressive lineup of Carnival Journeys cruises that combine our signature fun with spectacular longer itineraries,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.

Carnival Journeys Voyages Across South America

At the start of 2027, Carnival Firenze will sail three spectacular South America sailings. Each cruise will include visits to ports that are rare stops for Carnival ships.

· 15-Day South America from Long Beach to San Antonio (Santiago), Chile: Departing Jan. 4, 2027, guests will journey along the Pacific coast and visit four countries, with calls to Acapulco, Mexico; Manta, Ecuador; Callao (Lima), Peru, and San Antonio (Santiago), Chile, plus a memorable Equator crossing.

· 14-Day South America from Santiago, Chile to Buenos Aires, Argentina: Departing Jan. 19, 2027, this journey offers scenic cruising through the Darwin Channel, Chilean Fjords, and Cape Horn, plus port calls in Ushuaia and Puerto Madryn, Argentina; Montevideo, Uruguay and ending in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

· 16-Day South America from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Miami: Departing Feb. 2, 2027, this special voyage features stops in Brazil during the first day of the world-famous Brazilian Carnival, with a visit to the city of Rio de Janeiro as well as the Brazilian port Maceio. The sailing features a memorable crossing of the equator, a chance at viewing an annular solar eclipse at sea and visits to the beautiful Caribbean islands of Grenada, Martinique and St. Maarten before arriving in Miami.

Caribbean Sailings from Miami

Beginning Feb. 2027 through May 8, 2027, Carnival Firenze will homeport temporarily in Miami and offer a variety of itineraries that range from four to 13 days and explore The Bahamas, Eastern, Western, and Southern Caribbean. Highlights include a four-day Bahamas getaway visiting RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key, six- and seven-day Caribbean cruises featuring Cozumel, Isla Tropical; Belize; Grand Cayman; Montego Bay; San Juan; St. Thomas, along with extended Carnival Journeys cruises (10 to 13 days) to the Southern Caribbean, visiting ports such as Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, St. Croix, Grenada, Barbados, Antigua, and Martinique.

Following her time in Miami, Carnival plans to reposition Carnival Firenze to New York for the summer of 2027. New cruises will be announced in the coming weeks for Carnival Firenze and the rest of the fleet as part of Carnival’s 2027/28 cruise schedule.

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Following a successful restructuring earlier this year – including its split from expedition cruise company HX – Hurtigruten, the leading operator of iconic Norwegian coastal voyages, is now charting its own course as a standalone company. With a fleet of 10 ships serving Norway’s coast and land-based tour operations in Svalbard, Hurtigruten is proud to report its first financial results since the separation.

In the UK, this year’s summer trading has been particularly strong, with booked revenue between 1 June and 28 August rising by 25% year-on-year. This revenue growth was fuelled by a surge in Signature bookings, which recorded a 75% increase over the same period. This summer, UK guest numbers across the Hurtigruten fleet rose by 10%, reflecting growing demand from British travellers for authentic experiences along the Norwegian coast.

“The UK remains one of Hurtigruten’s most important international markets, and we’re delighted to see such strong momentum this summer,” said Chief Commercial Officer, Iain Powell. “What’s especially encouraging is the way British travellers are embracing more premium experiences such as our Signature product, as well as showing a growing appetite for authentic journeys along Norway’s coast and to destinations like Svalbard. This shift reflects a broader trend towards meaningful, experience-led travel, and we believe the UK will continue to play a key role in driving our growth.”

Globally, Hurtigruten has released its first-half 2025 figures, reporting a 60% increase in EBITDA, up from EUR 27 million to EUR 43 million compared to the same period the previous year. Total revenue grew 14% to EUR 250 million, with occupancy rates improving from 66% in H1 2024 to 70% in H1 2025.

“This growth is a testament to the successful establishment of the ‘new’ Hurtigruten, which now solely serves the Norwegian coast and Svalbard. Our commitment to providing the iconic experience of Norway has resonated with our guests, and we are excited about the future as we continue to see strong demand,” said CEO Hedda Felin.

“We would like to thank our guests for choosing Hurtigruten, our partners for their collaboration, and our dedicated employees for their commitment. Together, we are setting new standards in the travel industry and creating unforgettable journeys through Norway’s breathtaking landscapes in a time where more sustainable destinations become increasingly popular,” Felin added.

Well positioned to meet strong demand

Looking ahead, Hurtigruten expects continued growth in EBITDA and occupancy rates, reflecting strong demand and positive booking trends. As of August 26, Hurtigruten’s booked ticket sales for the full current year are up by 11% compared to the same time in 2024. Similarly, Hurtigruten’s booked ticket sales for 2026 are up by 12% compared to the year ahead bookings at the same time last year.

During the first half of 2025 Hurtigruten restructured and significantly strengthened its balance sheet. The book equity now stands at EUR 85 million and the Company’s EUR 411 million term loans matures in 2030. The Group’s total cash position was EUR 112 million at the end of the first half of 2025.

Reducing environmental impact

As a part of Hurtigruten’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint, the company is continuously looking at ways to modernize the fleet. During the first half of 2025, MS Nordlys completed a significant upgrade to battery-hybrid propulsion, making it the fourth Hurtigruten ship to run on hybrid power. In addition, Hurtigruten reduced its Scope 1 emissions per guest by 9%, and significantly reduced SOx emissions by 45% (2024 figures compared to 2023).