Silversea opens 103 sailings for 2028-29, led by a 75-night Grand South America
General sale opened today, Oct 8, after a Venetian Society preview on Oct 6, so advisors can book now.
The lead product is a 75-night Grand South America on Silver Nova, departing Fort Lauderdale on Jan 13, 2029. It includes Antarctic Peninsula scenic cruising and a reserved seating event at Rio's Sambadrome. Silversea is also adding new S.A.L.T. Culinary Voyages and a two-ship Mediterranean deployment with overnights. In the Caribbean it offers a Canouan private beach day.
Commercially, this is high-ticket inventory sold more than two years out. It suits repeat luxury clients who plan around long itineraries and want first choice of suites.
- 75-night Grand South America, Silver Nova, Fort Lauderdale, Jan 13, 2029
- New S.A.L.T. Culinary Voyages
- Two ships in the Med over winter 2028/29, with overnights
- Canouan beach day on Caribbean itineraries
Atlas doubles Drake Fly & Sail departures in a 25-voyage 2028/29 Antarctic season
Atlas Ocean Voyages has opened its 2028/29 Antarctic season, expanding Fly & Sail from two departures to four. That option suits time-pressed clients, and clients who want to avoid the Drake Passage by sea.
The line also offers Drake Express and Antarctic Circle crossings. An 18-night Grand Antarctica departing Jan 7, 2029 adds South Georgia and the Falklands. Holiday-dated sailings, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and Valentine's, give advisors a ready hook for family and milestone groups.
The season is bookable more than two years out, so advisors can secure holiday dates early.
Lindblad takes 60% of White Desert and Echo Charlie, raising 2026 guidance
Lindblad paid about $61M in cash for a majority stake in White Desert, which runs luxury Antarctic camps and flights, and in aviation firm Echo Charlie. The deal dates to Sept 15. Today's source is a stock recap, but the structural change matters.
Lindblad also raised 2026 guidance to $850-880M in tour revenue and $140-148M in adjusted EBITDA. The stock sits near its 52-week high.
Advisors should expect Lindblad-branded fly-in and camp packages. These would compete with ship-based programs and could affect polar availability and pricing. Confirm product details with Lindblad before pitching them.
Aurora's 2026-27 Antarctic guide: 27 voyages, three ships, season opens Oct 24
Aurora Expeditions' month-by-month guide covers 27 voyages across seven regions through March 29, 2027, with 130-guest caps. The season opens Oct 24.
Aurora advises booking 12-18 months ahead for peak December-January. Six special-edition departures cover photography, women-only and science themes. A Ross Sea Odyssey leaves Hobart on Dec 14.
With the opener about two weeks out, advisors can use the guide to match clients to departures. It also shows where late space may remain outside the peak weeks.
Atlas adds seven pre-cruise safari packages for 2029 Africa and expands Florida HQ
Atlas Ocean Voyages has launched seven pre-cruise safari packages for its 2029 Africa season. They give advisors a ready-made land-plus-sea product, which raises ticket size and commissionable land content. Separately, the line is expanding its South Florida headquarters, a sign of investment in growth.
The available details are thin. Confirm package contents and commission treatment with Atlas before quoting.
Regent reveals Seven Seas Prestige bar program ahead of Dec 28 Miami debut
Regent has detailed the bar and beverage program aboard Seven Seas Prestige. Venues include Galileo's Bar, Azure and the Solmar Terrace, plus a signature cocktail made with Patrón and Italicus.
The ship's maiden sailing leaves Miami on Dec 28, 2026 and begins an inaugural Caribbean and Europe season. The material is mostly product detail, but it gives advisors sales color for a new build launching in under three months.