Princess Cruises to Explore All Caribbean Regions Summer 2026
Princess Cruises has announced its largest summer Caribbean cruise season for 2026, featuring two ships—Regal Princess and Caribbean Princess—departing from Fort Lauderdale/Port Everglades and Port Canaveral. “Princess continues to expand access to our world-class premium experience now op
Norwegian Cruise Line Expands Port-Immersive European Itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched additional cruises for its 2026 spring/summer season, featuring expanded port-immersive Europe itineraries across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Greek Isles! With eight ships to choose from, cruisers can enjoy a variety of sailing lengths and emb
American Liberty Christening Ceremony
On August 22, 2023, American Cruise Lines held the christening of American Liberty, the third ship in its Coastal Cat series, at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island. ABOUT THE CHRISTENING CEREMONY Charles B. Robertson, President & CEO of American Cruise Lines, spoke alongside the ship
Explora Journeys Presents Immersive Experience at 37th America’s Cup
Explora Journeys, the Global Partner of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, will participate in the Official Race Village in Barcelona, Spain, from August 22 to October 27, 2024. This partnership highlights their shared values of innovation and maritime adventure. At the Race Village, Explor
First Look at Windstar’s Brand-New Star Seeker
Windstar Cruises is introducing its new ship, Star Seeker, which will accommodate 224 guests and debut in January 2026! MORE ABOUT STAR SEEKER Star Seeker will have 112 spacious suites, all but ten featuring full private verandas or floor-to-ceiling infinity windows. The ship will offer five dinin
MSC Seascape’s future homeport under construction
Construction is underway at the Port of Galveston to transform a cargo warehouse into a new cruise terminal, set to be the home of MSC Seascape! This $151 million complex at Pier 16 will feature a 165,000-square-foot terminal and a $55 million parking garage, and it is anticipated to open in Novembe
Star of the Seas to Deliver the Ultimate Family Vacation
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas will soon offer a range of new vacation experiences, including the fastest waterslides, over 40 dining options, and adventures at Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas. “Star of the Seas is the second bold act of this exciting, new era of vacations fir
First Look at Disney Imagination Garden aboard Disney Adventure
Disney Cruise Line reveals new details about the Disney Imagination Garden, one of the seven themed areas on Disney Adventure, set to sail from Singapore in 2025. “Disney Imagination Garden is the heart and soul of the Disney Adventure, where our guests will interact with our Disney, Pixar an
AmaWaterways Launches New Stateroom Upgrade Program
AmaWaterways has launched a new Stateroom Upgrade Program, allowing travelers to enhance their river cruise experience with upgrades to higher-category staterooms! Guests can participate in an online auction to request and bid for upgrades, such as a private balcony or a suite. The program is availa
Princess Cruises Unveils New Enhancements to Its Premier Package
Princess Cruises has introduced new enhancements to its Princess Premier package! The enhanced Premier package is now available for North American departures and will be on sale starting August 16 for sailings on or after August 31 in all other destinations. “With the Princess Premier Package,
Explora Journeys Launches Exclusive Caribbean Experiences
Explora Journeys has unveiled exclusive Caribbean destination experiences that combine popular locations with unique, off-the-beaten-path ports. EXPLORA II will arrive in the Caribbean in November 2024, followed by EXPLORA I in December 2024, offering guests luxury experiences. Both ships will visit
Chef Michel Roux Teams Up with Cunard for 2025 Le Gavroche Series
Cunard has announced that Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux will return to Norway in 2025 for another exclusive series of Le Gavroche at Sea Residences. From April to August, Roux will oversee four residencies during Fjords voyages on the new Queen Anne and the flagship Queen Mary 2. Katie McAlister
MSC Cruises Partners with Apple for Formula 1 Feature
MSC Cruises is partnering with “F1,” the upcoming Formula 1 film from Apple Original Films, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Joseph Kosinski. The film will be released globally in theaters and IMAX on June 27, 2025, in North America and on June 25, 2025, internationally. MSC
Oceania Cruises Shares 2025 European Sailings
Oceania Cruises is launching new European sailings for 2025, with journeys from six to 34 days to stunning destinations. Our boutique ships will visit islands, fjords, resort towns, and cities, highlighting local culture and cuisine. At The Culinary Center, you can experience food-focused shore excu
Princess Cruises Launches MedallionNet Max for Enhanced Wi-Fi
Princess Cruises has launched MedallionNet Max, an enhanced onboard Wi-Fi service for today’s tech-savvy travelers. The service will be exclusively available in the Princess Plus and Premier packages. Princess Cruises is the only cruise operator utilizing all available bandwidth sources, including
Royal Caribbean Amplifies Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International will launch an upgraded Allure of the Seas in April 2025, featuring over $100 million in enhancements. Guests can enjoy more than 35 dining options and exciting activities while exploring destinations like Marseille, Florence, Rome, and Palma de Mallorca. Book a 7-night
Norwegian Cruise Line Expands Military Program to Canadian Armed Forces
Norwegian Cruise Line is expanding its Military Appreciation Program to include active Canadian service members, veterans, and their dependents from the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Canadian Coast Guard. Starting today, these eligible individuals will receive spe
Alaska Railroad Approves Seward Cruise Port with Royal Caribbean Group
On Thursday, the Alaska Railroad’s Board of Directors approved purchasing a $137 million cruise facility in Seward. This begins construction of the largest turn port in Alaska, set to open in spring 2026. Upon completion, the Alaska Railroad will acquire the facility for $137 million, including de
Explora Journeys Marks First Anniversary of EXPLORA I
Today, Explora Journeys celebrates the first anniversary of EXPLORA I, its inaugural luxury ship, which embarked on its Maiden Journey on August 1, 2023. In the past year, EXPLORA I has visited 119 ports in 45 countries, sailing from Northern Europe to the Americas and the Caribbean. Currently, the
Norwegian Cruise Line To Enhance Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a series of enhancements for the Norwegian Encore that will elevate guests’ onboard experience. The updates will include a new Spice H2O, expanded dining at Cagney’s Steakhouse and Teppanyaki, redesigned suites in The Haven, and 24 new balcony stateroo
