Cruise news

● Sail into “more immersive and meaningful experiences around the world’’ with the new Extraordinary Journeys programme from Norwegian. The new curated range of port-intensive itineraries – from 11 to 22 days – for 2021 will feature Norwegian’s ships Jade, Pearl, Sky, Star and Sun.

Voyages include an Africa safari and the Seychelles, Alaska (right), South America, the Panama Canal and Central America, and the British Isles, France and Iceland.

Line president Harry Sommer said: “The new Extraordinary Journeys itineraries are meant to stir a sense of wonder and encourage meaningful travel, whether you’re looking to disconnect or reconnect with the people and world around you.” (ncl.com)

● Disney ships will return to Greece in 2021, visting islands such as Santorini, Kefalonia and Mykonos, and mainland Katakolon for ancient Olympia. New calls include historic Visby, Sweden, and scenic Eidfjord, Norway. (disneycruise.co.uk)

● Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ fleet of seven ships will star in a Dutch treat next year.

They will assemble in Rotterdam on August 28, 2021, for a parade and regatta to celebrate the debut of new vessels Amy Johnson and Ida Pfeiffer. The event will also mark the 25th anniversary of the Netherlands’ second city’s cruise port and CMV’S ships will sail in convoy up and down the Maas River for 28 nautical miles.

Leading the way will be Marco Polo, CMV’S first vessel, followed by new flagship Amy Johnson, Magellan, Columbus, Astor, Vasco da Gama and Ida Pfeiffer. (cruiseandmaritime.com)