Julie Bouchner

MSC Cruises has reached a major milestone in the construction of MSC World Atlantic, as the new ship touched water for the first time at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard …

Cruise wellness has expanded beyond traditional spa treatments, with more lines adding services focused on guests’ health and well-being. VIKAND, a global maritime healthcare provider, and wellness pioneer Anna Bjurstam …

Princess Cruises has launched a native app in ChatGPT, allowing travelers to search cruises, compare options, and access real-time pricing and availability through the AI platform. “There is a broader …

Explora Journeys has introduced two new Journey Collections for the Northern Winter 2027-2028 season. EXPLORA I will sail in South America, while EXPLORA V will operate itineraries in the Mediterranean …

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced 52 European voyages aboard Evrima and Ilma for Summer 2028, sailing from late April through October. The season will include two new ports of …

Brightline is introducing new FLEX fares for travelers to and from Orlando, offering more flexibility for cancellations and trip changes. “We understand that travel plans can change, sometimes unexpectedly,” said …

MSC Cruises will add five new bar and lounge venues aboard MSC World Asia, part of a collection of 40 bars, lounges, and cafés. New venues include Clubhouse and Soda …

Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas has officially floated out at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland! The dry dock was filled with more than 90 million gallons of …

Calling all gluten-free cruisers! Oceania Cruises has announced the industry’s first entirely gluten-free ocean voyage aboard Oceania Vista in 2028. Departing May 31, 2028, the 12-night roundtrip voyage from Southampton …

SeaDream Yacht Club has announced SeaDream III, the first new yacht to join its fleet in 25 years. Reservations for the inaugural voyages are now open. Debuting in July 2029, …

Seabourn has opened bookings for its 138-day 2029 World Cruise aboard Seabourn Quest, sailing from Miami to Lisbon from January 7 through May 26, 2029. The voyage will visit 58 …

Carnival Cruise Line has launched Carnival Rewards, a new loyalty program that gives guests more ways to earn rewards, reach status levels, and receive recognition. “Cruise loyalty has traditionally been …

Oceania Cruises has marked a construction milestone for Oceania Sonata, which has been floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. The 695-room-and-suite ship will now move to the …

Oceania Cruises is expanding its onboard enrichment program across the fleet with new expert speakers, special interest programming, and experiences designed to engage guests throughout their voyages. “Today’s luxury traveler …

Sea Cloud Cruises will sail Sea Cloud Spirit along the Atlantic coasts of Britain, Ireland, France, Spain, and Portugal in summer 2027, with four July voyages focused on smaller ports, …

MSC Cruises has completed the installation of a dragon sculpture aboard its new flagship, MSC World Asia, under construction at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France. The stainless-steel sculpture measures …

Four Seasons Yachts has introduced The Lanserhof Reset aboard Four Seasons I, a wellness program created with Lanserhof, a longevity and wellness company, featuring personalized consultations, restorative treatments, and expert-led …

Silversea has departed on its 77-day Grand South Pacific Expedition 2026, sailing aboard Silver Cloud from Fremantle (Perth), Western Australia, to Valparaiso, Chile. The voyage visits 57 destinations in 11 …

MSC Cruises has updated its Winter 2027/2028 deployment, moving MSC World Asia to the South Caribbean and MSC World Europa to the Western Mediterranean. MSC World Asia to Sail the …

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has revealed new wellness and dining offerings coming to Norwegian Aura, its largest ship to date and the newest addition to the Prima Plus Class! Norwegian …