MSC Cruises has placed an order for four next-generation cruise ships with MEYER WERFT, with options for two additional vessels, launching a new ship class under the New Frontier platform. …
Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom will return in a new commercial for MSC Cruises’ “Let’s Holiday” campaign as the cruise line rolls out its winter 2027–2028 deployment. MSC Cruises on …
My friends looked completely bewildered when I told them we were flying from Miami to Lisbon just to cruise back home. “Why go to all that trouble?” they asked. To …
MSC Cruises has opened bookings for its newest ship, MSC World Atlantic, which begins sailing from Port Canaveral in November 2027. The ship will offer MSC’s blend of European style …
Regent Seven Seas Cruises marked a major milestone for Seven Seas Prestige as the ship floated from dry dock on November 27, 2025. As Regent’s first new ship class in …
Oceania Cruises is offering up to 30 percent off more than 140 voyages, with the option of a double shore excursion credit or unlimited wine, beer, and spirits. The offer …
How close does your cruise bring you to the real Alaska — and how close do you really want to be? That felt like the right question to ask as …
Crystal unveiled new suite renderings for Crystal Grace, debuting in May 2028. The ship’s all-suite, all-veranda accommodations have been redesigned with improved storage, and select suites will feature expansive wraparound …
Join me for an exclusive interview with Bud Darr, CEO of CLIA, as we explore the major changes shaping the cruise industry. From global collaboration to the push for net-zero …
MSC Cruises has announced new entertainment and family activities coming to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve starting January 2026. These additions expand the offerings at MSC’s private island in The …
Windstar Cruises is preparing to launch Star Seeker, the first of two new all-suite yachts. The yacht began sea trials in Portugal on October 23. Windstar today announces that Libby …
Explora Journeys, part of the MSC Group, is teaming up with Hilton to launch Hilton Honors Adventures, a new part of Hilton’s loyalty program focused on travel experiences. Explora Journeys …
Veteran journalists Kerry Sanders, Joel Seidman, and Kevin Tibbles will headline Sea Cloud Cruises’ 2026 Cultivated Journeys sailings, adding their signature storytelling to the line’s intimate, expert-hosted voyages. Seidman and …
Holland America Line is spreading holiday cheer with its second annual Great HALiday Giveaway. Running December 5–16, 2025, this 12-day online event gives participants a chance to win prizes such …
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, MSC Group’s Cruise Division and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs’ Art in Public Places program hosted Art After Dark: Panel Discussion and Artist …
The one-year countdown to the launch of MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC World Asia, has officially begun. The ship joins the World Class fleet in December 2026 and will bring …
Silversea has launched its 2026 Wave Season offer, available on more than 800 voyages. Travelers can explore destinations from Athens to Antarctica with savings of up to 40 percent on …
Oceania Cruises has introduced two new dining concepts for Oceania Sonata, the first ship in its new Sonata Class, launching in August 2027. The ship will feature La Table par …
PortMiami had a strong year in Fiscal Year 2025, from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, with record cruise passenger numbers and steady cargo growth. The port welcomed 8,564,225 …
Norwegian Aqua, the new resort-style ship from Norwegian Cruise Line, made its debut in Lisbon in mid-March. The new vessel is an enhanced version of sister ships Norwegian Prima and …
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