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08 October 2026

As the third ship in the Explora Journeys fleet, EXPLORA III made its first call to New York City during...

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08 October 2026

Florida International University launched the FIU Cruise Excellence Center on September 30 through its...

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07 October 2026

MSC Cruises has announced the entertainment lineup for MSC World Asia, which will debut in the Mediterranean...

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07 October 2026

As fall arrives, Florida’s cities and communities fill up with events, festivals, and seasonal activities....

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07 October 2026

Windstar Cruises has announced five James Beard Foundation Chef Sailings for 2027, featuring chefs on...

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07 October 2026

SSA Marine is expanding its presence in Miami, putting the company closer to the cruise lines, executives,...

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06 October 2026

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled new and enhanced bars, lounges, and beverage concepts debuting...

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06 October 2026

Azamara Cruises has partnered with Premier Golf, the Official Golf Travel Partner of the PGA of America,...

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06 October 2026

Holland America Line will expand its fleet to 12 ships in 2029 with Arcadia, a Vista Class ship transferring...

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06 October 2026

Introducing the astonishing P-12 Voyager from Sweden-based Candela Technologies. The state-of-the-art...

Explora III Makes New York City Debut

As the third ship in the Explora Journeys fleet, EXPLORA III made its first call to New York City during...

FIU Launches Cruise Excellence Center With Industry Leaders

Florida International University launched the FIU Cruise Excellence Center on September 30 through its...

MSC Cruises Unveils Entertainment Aboard MSC World Asia

MSC Cruises has announced the entertainment lineup for MSC World Asia, which will debut in the Mediterranean...

Windstar Cruises Unveils 2027 James Beard Chef Sailings

Windstar Cruises has announced five James Beard Foundation Chef Sailings for 2027, featuring chefs on...

Regent Unveils New Bars and Beverage Experiences Aboard Seven Seas Prestige

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled new and enhanced bars, lounges, and beverage concepts debuting...

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Azamara Cruises Partners With Premier Golf

Azamara Cruises has partnered with Premier Golf, the Official Golf Travel Partner of the PGA of America,...

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Holland America Line to Add Arcadia to Fleet in 2029

Holland America Line will expand its fleet to 12 ships in 2029 with Arcadia, a Vista Class ship transferring...

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Naha Port Begins Construction on New Cruise Terminal

Naha Port Authority, Cruise Port Naha G.K., Royal Caribbean Group, and MSC Cruises have begun construction...

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Crystal Serenity to Debut New Suites After 2028 Dry Dock

Crystal will expand Crystal Serenity’s suite offerings following the ship’s 2028 dry dock, adding a new...

PortMiami Announces 2026-2027 Cruise Season Ship Lineup

PortMiami is gearing up for the 2026-2027 cruise season with a lineup of ships from a variety of cruise...

Ship Reviews

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Steve Leland’s Valiant Lady: You Make Me Feel Brand New

Saying I’ve got the moves like Jagger might be a stretch, but I can still rock the night, albeit just...

How to Xcel

At the speakeasy, the cocktails are sweet, the lighting dim and the air hazy — as if the patrons really...

Riviera Radiance: Dazzling on the Danube

It’s not just tea and crumpets aboard Riviera Radiance, but at its heart, Riviera Travel’s new riverboat...

Villa Vie Odyssey: Living the Dream?

Sometimes the fondest dreams begin in cold, hard reality. That was the case for the more than 100 risk-takers...

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Aqua, Aqua Everywhere

Norwegian Aqua, the new resort-style ship from Norwegian Cruise Line, made its debut in Lisbon in mid-March....

Ship Review: Sweet Victory

Victory Cruise Line’s Victory II sits in the shadow of the magnificent Chicago skyline, she and sister...

Ship Review: Digging up Disney Treasure

I am sitting on a crushed velvet settee in an elegant piano lounge, sipping a gin-based cocktail poured...

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Ship Review: MSC World America

Having sailed on MSC World Europa in Europe back in 2023, I was eager to experience MSC Cruises’ newest...

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A PERFECT PAIRING: Artistry II and Bordeaux

I’m not certain when I first realized that Avalon Waterways’ Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries, and...

MSC World America: Inaugural Sailing

STAY TUNED! We’ll be aboard MSC World America‘s April inaugural and will report on what it’s...

Steve Leland’s Valiant Lady: You Make Me Feel Brand New

Saying I’ve got the moves like Jagger might be a stretch,...

How to Xcel

At the speakeasy, the cocktails are sweet, the lighting...

Riviera Radiance: Dazzling on the Danube

It’s not just tea and crumpets aboard Riviera Radiance,...

Villa Vie Odyssey: Living the Dream?

Sometimes the fondest dreams begin in cold, hard reality....

Aqua, Aqua Everywhere

Norwegian Aqua, the new resort-style ship from Norwegian...

Ship Review: Sweet Victory

Victory Cruise Line’s Victory II sits in the shadow...

Ship Review: Digging up Disney Treasure

I am sitting on a crushed velvet settee in an elegant...

Ship Review: MSC World America

Having sailed on MSC World Europa in Europe back in...

A PERFECT PAIRING: Artistry II and Bordeaux

I’m not certain when I first realized that Avalon Waterways’...

Magazine Excerpts

Magic Electric Luxury Ferry

Introducing the astonishing P-12 Voyager from Sweden-based...

Bangkok’s Best Bites

Visitors to Bangkok speak in breathless amazement of...

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Eurail Summer

What they say is true: one of the most comfortable...

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Finding Venice

One of the highlights of European cruising always used...

Set a Course for Adventure…

A “niche” in the business world is a small but dedicated...

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Beyond Bottomless Champagne

In 2010, I cruised to Antarctica from Ushuaia, Argentina....

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Perfect Ingredients

There are a number of ways to indulge in innovative...

Sunshine is Healthy

An exciting new book is providing a proverbial ray...

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AI to the Rescue

Zelim, a maritime technology company focused on enhancing...

Blogs

Cayman Islands: We Came to Explore, We Left Wanting More

We came to the Cayman Islands ready to explore, experience something new, and take in everything these...

How Cruise Lines Are Adding Value to Premium Wi-Fi Packages With Digital Content

Cruise lines are increasingly looking for ways to add value to Premium Wi-Fi packages while creating...

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Cruising the Venice of America

Let the Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi whisk you away to explore this beautiful city from the water.

Videos

SSA Marine Opens in Miami — The Cruise Industry Came Out in Force

SSA Marine is expanding its presence in Miami, putting the company closer to the cruise lines, executives,...

Grand Cayman Like You’ve Never Seen It

I hope when you watch the video, you get a sense of how much we enjoyed being there and telling the story...

Meet the Man Steering the Port of Miami

Exciting times ahead for PortMiami. I sat down with my good friend and the new port director, Jonathan...

What Really Sets Explora III Apart?

Today I’m releasing a conversation I’ve been excited to share: my sit-down with Anna Nash,...

Cruise Tourism Explained by CLIA CEO...

What does the future of cruising really look like? In this exclusive interview, Bill Panoff sits down...

Transcend Cruises: The River Ship Designed to Change Everything

Could a luxury river cruise become the future of business travel? Transcend Cruises is taking a different...

This Island Has No Cars… And It’s One of America’s Most Unique Destinations | Mackinac Island

Discover Mackinac Island, Michigan, one of the most unique destinations in the United States, where automobiles...

Explore Your Cruise Destination Before You Arrive

Ever wondered how you can experience a cruise before you even step onboard? In this exclusive interview,...

Behind Cruise Technology's Biggest Innovations | XControl Interview

From onboard Wi-Fi and IPTV to dining reservations, guest communications, and AI-driven innovations,...

I Finally Understand the Hype About Great Lakes Cruising

Join me aboard Victory Cruise Lines for an unforgettable Great Lakes adventure, where we’ll explore...

River Cruising

Emerald Cruises Opens Bookings For 2025 Europe River Cruises

Emerald Cruises is experiencing a strong interest in early bookings for 2024, prompting the company to...

AmaWaterways Shares Exclusive 2-For-1 Land Package Offer

AmaWaterways has shared an exclusive deal for guests reserving a six- or eight-night land package along...

A Luxurious Journey Aboard Riverside Mozart

I recently had the opportunity to sail aboard Riverside Mozart, the latest addition to the river cruise...

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