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02 November 2026

Royal Princess has completed a two-week drydock in Singapore, marking the latest round of updates for...

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02 November 2026

Thank you for voting. You’ve picked the best in cruise — the best ships, the best amenities, and the...

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29 October 2026

Discover Malta, where golden fortress cities, crystal-blue waters and 7,000 years of history await. From...

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28 October 2026

A big thank you to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for bringing passengers and crew together for the good of...

Cruise News

27 October 2026

Loews Miami Beach Hotel and Loews Coral Gables Hotel have launched Active Stays by Loews Hotels, a fitness...

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27 October 2026

Brightline is offering special fares and shuttle connections for guests attending the 2026 Fort Lauderdale...

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27 October 2026

Astrocartographer Helena Woods stresses that fall is the best time of year to travel astrologically since...

Cruise News

26 October 2026

MSC Cruises returned as title sponsor of the FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2026 for...

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26 October 2026

Sea Cloud Cruises’ Sea Cloud Spirit will sail a seven-night President’s Cruise from Bilbao, Spain, to...

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23 October 2026

Just released: Porthole Cruise and Travel Show‘s Season Three has officially premiered on Amazon...

Royal Princess Debuts New Sanctuary Collection After Drydock

Royal Princess has completed a two-week drydock in Singapore, marking the latest round of updates for...

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Loews Miami Beach and Coral Gables Introduce Active Stays Program

Loews Miami Beach Hotel and Loews Coral Gables Hotel have launched Active Stays by Loews Hotels, a fitness...

MSC Cruises Returns as Title Sponsor of 2026 U.S. Grand Prix

MSC Cruises returned as title sponsor of the FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2026 for...

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Sea Cloud Spirit to Sail 2027 President’s Cruise to Spain and Portugal

Sea Cloud Cruises’ Sea Cloud Spirit will sail a seven-night President’s Cruise from Bilbao, Spain, to...

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Princess Cruises Adds to Its Sanctuary Collection

Princess Cruises is adding its Sanctuary Collection to five Royal Class ships, bringing its premium accommodations...

Grand Hamptons Villa Coming to MSC World Atlantic (2)

MSC Cruises Unveils Two-Story Family Villa at Sea

MSC Cruises has introduced the Grand Hamptons Villa, a two-story suite for up to eight guests aboard...

MSC Cruises Announces 119-Night World Cruise for 2029

Bookings are now open for MSC Cruises’ 2029 World Cruise, an 119-night voyage aboard MSC Magnifica...

MSC Cruises Brings Eataly to MSC World Asia

MSC Cruises will bring Eataly to MSC World Asia when the ship begins Mediterranean sailings on December...

Holland America Line Brings Holiday Cheer Aboard Its Fleet

Holland America Line brings holiday cheer aboard its fleet with festive traditions, seasonal dining,...

Regent Unveils Wine and Caviar Experiences Aboard Seven Seas Prestige

Regent Seven Seas Cruises will introduce new tasting and pairing experiences aboard Seven Seas Prestige,...

Ship Reviews

Made for the Mekong

I feel the unexpected, soft brush of wings from a low-flying hornbill as I travel by bicycle rickshaw...

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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...

Made for the Mekong

I feel the unexpected, soft brush of wings from a low-flying...

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...

Magazine Excerpts

The 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!

Thank you for voting. You’ve picked the best in cruise...

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Cruiser-Planted Forest Preserve

A big thank you to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for bringing...

Made for the Mekong

I feel the unexpected, soft brush of wings from a low-flying...

POUNAMU CARVING(New Zealand Mãori Arts & Crafts Institute)

Panache and the South Pacific

ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON once wrote: “All the time our...

HUNA Icy Strait Point(Alpine Air Alaska)

Port Experiences by Alaska Natives

Native-owned Huna Totem Corporation (HTC) continues...

Creating the Perfect Crete Plan

Greece is celebrated as a destination for diverse vacations...

Zero emission Sustainablity report(MSC Cruises)

Speeding Toward Zero Emissions

MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys just took another...

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...

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

Malta: Temples OLDER Than the Pyramids 🤯

Discover Malta, where golden fortress cities, crystal-blue waters and 7,000 years of history await. From...

The Future of Cruise Ports: SSA Marine’s Stefano Borzone on Los Angeles and Beyond

What does it take to move thousands of cruise passengers from the dock to their ship? In this exclusive...

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,...

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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