Indulge your mind in the world of luxury cruising

The Panache Cruises Blog is a place where we take a look at the wider world of cruising. You'll find tips, news, and a whole bunch of our favourite destinations, excursions, ship information, and the very best of our luxury cruise lines. We update the blog several times a week, so bookmark our page to stay in-the-know!

Your guide to new cruise ships setting sail in 2026

There are at least 15 new cruise ships scheduled to launch in 2026, read on to find out the who, when and where.

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Explora Journeys Unveils First Ever World Cruise

Embark on an epic voyage to 63 unique destinations in 29 countries on five continents. Make your world cruise dreams come true with this one-of-a-kind voyage from Explora Journeys.

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Oceania Sonata

Introducing Oceania Sonata

The first ship in Oceania Cruises' brand-new Sonata Class is set to make her glamorous debut in summer 2027.

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Atlas Adventurer

Atlas Ocean Voyages’ New Sailing Ship

It has officially been announced that Atlas Ocean Voyages is building a brand-new sailing ship which will debut in 2028.

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Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages: An Honest Q&A

We sat down with cruise connoisseur Jen Coombes to chat about everything Virgin Voyages.

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The Complete Guide to Plug Sockets on Cruise Ships

So, you're about to embark on the voyage of a lifetime, and you've got questions about plug sockets on board. Will I be able to plug in my devices? Will I need a travel adaptor? What if I have plug-in medical equipment? If this sounds like you - keep reading, as our useful guide has all the answers. 

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Luxury Without Limits

Luxury cruising has changed in recent years. It’s no longer simply about white-gloved service and polished marble (although Silversea still does both exceptionally well) - today’s luxury traveller wants space, substance, authenticity and a sense that the journey itself is as carefully curated as the destination.  

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Azamara Forward

Exciting News: Azamara Forward

In exciting news, Azamara Cruises has announced plans to refurbish the entire fleet later this year.

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 What to pack for a Galapagos expedition

I recently embarked on the most incredible travel experience to the Galapagos Islands with National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions. Here’s what I took with me — and what I wish I had taken, too!

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A Christmas Cruise to Remember

Nicola is our river queen, but this was her first time ever on Travelmarvel and it didn't disappoint!

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