Holland America Line now offers guests a set of four coasters made from upcycled ship carpet! Created with Danish carpet maker Dansk Wilton, these coasters are the cruise industry’s first …
Be among the first to reserve your spot on Celebrity River Cruises 2027! Priority Booking opens at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. A fully refundable $500 deposit …
Beyond Capricorn has announced Tracing the Transpacific: A Pan Am® Journey by Private Air, a 20-day private jet trip departing April 2026. The program follows the company’s inaugural Tracing the …
Princess Cruises is debuting an all-new Spellbound by Magic Castle aboard Star Princess, immersing guests in a speakeasy world of magic, illusions, and storytelling at sea. “Spellbound has quickly become …
Princess Cruises’ second Sphere-Class ship, Star Princess, has completed her final sea trials and is set to welcome guests on October 4, 2025, on a Mediterranean sailing from Barcelona! During …
Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations for Carnival Festivale, its new Excel-class ship debuting in 2027, featuring music-themed entertainment and family-focused experiences. The ship’s maiden 15-day trans-Atlantic voyage departs Southampton, …
Atlas Ocean Voyages is upgrading its onboard experience with the new Concierge Collection—a refreshed level of amenities featuring more space, enhanced in-suite touches, and exclusive perks. “We’re excited to introduce …
Crystal today announced its new partnership with Abercrombie & Kent, combining Crystal’s luxury cruises with A&K’s expertise in curated land adventures. This collaboration expands the traditional cruise experience by offering …
Princess Cruises announced its largest Alaska season for 2027. Operating eight ships and five wilderness lodges, it offers more sailings, glacier views, and exploration options. Booking opens August 12, 2025. …
Royal Caribbean’s new Icon Class ship, Star of the Seas, arrived Saturday in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, ahead of its first sailing in one week. More than 2,000 crew members …
This November, MSC Seascape—one of the most awarded family cruise ships—makes its debut in Galveston. Voted “Best Cruise Ship for Families” by Forbes Vetted and winner of the 2024 Travel …
Princess Cruises announces the addition of Makoto Ocean specialty sushi restaurant to Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess starting this fall. Guests sailing to Antarctica, Southeast Asia, and Japan will soon …
Explora Journeys, the MSC Group’s luxury ocean travel brand, introduces Ocean Wellness Retreats—one-day wellbeing programs on Grand Journeys aboard Explora I and Explora II. The retreats feature surya shakti and pranayama yoga, …
Princess Cruises will host Cynthia Lauren Tewes and Charo aboard Regal Princess for The Love Boat Celebration at Sea, sailing November 16–23, 2025, on a seven-day Western Caribbean cruise. Tewes …
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest Excel-class ship, Mardi Gras, has made history as the first in the fleet to visit Celebration Key— the brand’s new destination on Grand Bahama. She docked …
MSC Cruises is raising the bar for onboard fun with its upcoming flagship, MSC World Asia, launching December 2026 in the Mediterranean. With more entertainment venues than ever, there’s something …
Norwegian Cruise Line has released its spring and summer 2027 deployment, featuring more than 500 voyages across 20 ships. Cruises will depart from nearly 30 homeports, including Miami, Seattle, New …
Princess Cruises has updated its Premier and Plus packages—available starting July 22 for 2026 sailings—to include added perks like extra casual dining options and increased shore excursion credits. “By thoughtfully …
On July 19th, Carnival Cruise Line officially opened Celebration Key, its highly anticipated $600 million exclusive destination on Grand Bahama. The first call was made by Carnival Vista, bringing nearly …
CroisiEurope will debut a new wine-focused river cruise along the Rhône and Saône in 2026. The seven-night sailing showcases some of France’s most celebrated wine regions, including Beaujolais, Condrieu, Côte-Rôtie, …
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