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28 September 2026

Princess Cruises has launched a native app in ChatGPT, allowing travelers to search cruises, compare...

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28 September 2026

Sandy Cay will reflect the company’s broader strategy of developing destinations that highlight the beauty,...

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28 September 2026

He brought a sense of music and design to building genuine experiences for travelers.

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28 September 2026

Visitors to Bangkok speak in breathless amazement of the city’s street-food scene, of alleys teeming...

Cruise News

25 September 2026

“We’re so excited to be working with Holland America Line on this one-of-a-kind partnership and look...

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24 September 2026

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

Cruise News

24 September 2026

Explora Journeys has signed a letter of intent with Dutch shipbuilder Den Breejen Shipyard to construct...

Industry News

23 September 2026

For travelers, the partnership could mean a broader range of vacation choices — including cruises, private...

Cruise News

23 September 2026

AdventureWomen, dedicated to helping women build meaningful connections through travel, will mark its...

Cruise News

22 September 2026

Guests will be able to move between the race circuit and the ship’s onboard amenities without changing...

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Princess Cruises Launches AI-Powered Cruise Planning App

Princess Cruises has launched a native app in ChatGPT, allowing travelers to search cruises, compare...

MSC Group's new private island, Sandy Cay.

MSC Cruises Breaks Ground on New Private Island in The Bahamas

Sandy Cay will reflect the company’s broader strategy of developing destinations that highlight the beauty,...

This is a Holland America Line ship seen from the air, and not a banana.

Banana Pudding Bar Comes to Holland America

“We’re so excited to be working with Holland America Line on this one-of-a-kind partnership and look...

Explora Journeys in South America's fjords.

Explora Journeys to Build Luxury River Fleet

Explora Journeys has signed a letter of intent with Dutch shipbuilder Den Breejen Shipyard to construct...

Royal Caribbean Expands on Land

For travelers, the partnership could mean a broader range of vacation choices — including cruises, private...

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New Journeys for AdventureWomen

AdventureWomen, dedicated to helping women build meaningful connections through travel, will mark its...

Explora I docked at Port Hercule, Monaco.

Cruise the Monaco Grand Prix with Explora Journeys

Guests will be able to move between the race circuit and the ship’s onboard amenities without changing...

Arches encircle a dome structure in Kalna, India.

More Indian Rivers on Scenic

The partnership could make it easier to combine river cruising with India’s major cultural, wildlife,...

Formula 1 in Belgium, cars speeding around the track.

MSC Goes to the Races with Formula 1 — Again

The company will sponsor the Belgian, Portuguese and Turkish Grands Prix, marking the second consecutive...

PortMiami in 2026, with the Miami skyline at dawn.

PortMiami Greets Passenger No. 10,000,000

PortMiami welcomed its 10 millionth cruise passenger on September 14, setting a new annual record.

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

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...

A Humpback Whale takes a dive while tourists film the event - Antarctica

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...

Litter-Eating Sea-Bot

Two ardent environmentalists have transformed their...

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

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...

I Think I Found Cruising’s Hidden Secret

With over 40 years in the cruise industry, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and interviewing many of...

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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