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Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Liberty resumed sailings from New Orleans on Sunday following a dry dock that included updates to the Cloud9 Spa, the addition of a WaterWorks aqua park, …

Today, Margaritaville at Sea announced that it will launch its largest ship yet, Beachcomber. The ship’s design is inspired by sister ships Islander and Paradise, featuring a color palette of …

Regent Seven Seas Cruises set a new record for its biggest single booking day on June 25 with the launch of its new ship Seven Seas Prestige. Bookings topped the …

Celebrity Cruises’s newest ship Celebrity Xcel will feature four brand new venues, including a pool club, an arcade lounge, an expansive spa and Celebrity’s first flagship store.  “Celebrity Xcel will …

To mark America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, Holland America Line will sail a special seven-day cruise round-trip from Boston aboard Zuiderdam! Departing July 4, 2026, the “America’s 250th Celebration: Stars …

MSC Cruises is the official main partner of Tudor Pro Cycling through the 2027 season. The partnership will launch at this year’s Tour de France, starting on July 5. MSC …

Viking Cruises held a naming ceremony on Monday for its new ocean ship, Viking Vesta, in Split, Croatia.  The ship, which will resume its inaugural season sailing in the Mediterranean …

Crystal Cruises has finalized financing for its first two high-end cruise ships via an Export Credit Agency facility backed by Italy’s SACE. The expansion is part of a larger effort …

Royal Caribbean’s new Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is now open for bookings on cruises to Nassau starting in late December 2025. The all-inclusive day pass includes access to beautiful …

Carnival Cruise Line is getting ready to open its new Celebration Key venue, the first Carnival destination built from the ground-up.  Celebration Key is located on the south side of …

Cunard announced Tuesday that Olympic silver medalist Katarina Johnson-Thompson will headline the cruise line’s first Wellness at Sea voyage, launching in 2026.  Wellness at Sea Offers Health and Wellness Experiences …

CroisiEurope announced a new four-day hotel barge cruise to Belgium’s Christmas markets on Tuesday.  The cruise, which will travel from Bruges to Ghent, launches in December. Guests will visit Bruges’ …

Today Oceania Cruises announced an addition of 12 new Nikkei dishes, a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, to its pan-Asian restaurant Red Ginger.  Nikkei has gained increasing popularity across …

Cunard launched a new global ad campaign on Monday featuring the tagline “Why cruise when you can Cunard” with a 60-second video.  The film was directed by Christian Larson and …

Seabourn Cruise Line features authentic local cuisine and chef-led market excursions   All-inclusive boutique cruise line Seabourn announced new menu offerings, increased locally-sourced cuisine and an expansion of its “Shopping with …

Norwegian Cruise Line announced summer deals on its cruises to Europe and Alaska on Tuesday. The company is advertising up to $1,000 off all cruises, as well as its “More …

Cunard Line, a luxury international cruise line based in Southampton, England, announced a partnership with Abbey Road Studios on Tuesday. Cunard’s new Listening Lounge will provide guests with a one-hour …

In recognition of World Environment Day, Huna Totem Corporation (HTC) has partnered with Alaska Native-owned Kuuk Water to supply sustainably sourced Alaska glacial water in reusable aluminum bottles at its …

Norwegian Cruise Line has released new images of Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Bliss following recent dry docks, showcasing ship enhancements ahead of the 2025 summer season. This summer, NCL is …

Join us for an exclusive interview with Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys! In this informative discussion, Anna shares how Explora Journeys is setting a new standard for luxury cruising …