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Princess Cruises’ Diamond Princess has added two specialty dining venues: Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill!  Makoto OceanMakoto Ocean is a specialty restaurant led by sushi chef Makoto Okuwa, located on …

Explora Journeys, the luxury cruise brand of the MSC Group, is adding a second Owner’s Residence to EXPLORA III and IV! The first of these, designed with architect Patricia Urquiola, …

MSC Cruises is heading to Alaska for the first time in May 2026! MSC Poesia will sail seven-night trips from Seattle, stopping in Ketchikan, Icy Strait Point, and Juneau in …

Oceania Cruises has unveiled the first itineraries for Oceania Sonata, the first ship in its new Sonata Class, debuting in August 2027! Available online for preview, with bookings opening January …

Aman at Sea has unveiled the first itineraries for Amangati, its debut ocean-going yacht. Launching in spring 2027, Amangati’s inaugural season will feature five- to eight-night Mediterranean voyages, sailing along …

This summer in Europe, Celebrity Xcel invites guests to experience the Mediterranean on board at The Bazaar, a space that blends ship and shore. Guests can enjoy four destination-inspired festivals, …

Silversea has completed a major refurbishment of Silver Muse, the ship’s first dry dock since 2017. Updates include the new S.A.L.T. culinary program with S.A.L.T. Kitchen and S.A.L.T. Bar, redesigned …

Royal Caribbean Group has introduced Points Choice, a new loyalty program that lets guests earn points across all three of its brands and use them where they choose, no matter …

Ahead of the Australian Open, Explora Journeys hosted a small event with tennis player and Global Brand Ambassador Jannik Sinner at Stokehouse in St Kilda on January 13. The evening …

Victory Cruise Lines announces a 35-night Grand Half Loop voyage tracing North America’s waterways and coastlines. The journey departs Chicago’s Navy Pier on October 18, 2026, and concludes in Jacksonville, …

Starting January 7, 2026, Oceania Cruises will welcome only guests aged 18 and older for all new bookings. The change is designed to create a more relaxed and sophisticated onboard …

Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Paradise Island opened on December 23, 2025, in Nassau, The Bahamas. The all-inclusive beach club offers a full day of sun, sand, and water activities. …

Oceania Cruises has unveiled redesigned and newly introduced suite accommodations aboard Oceania Sonata, the first ship in the Sonata Class, debuting in August 2027. The ship will feature an expanded …

MSC Magnifica has completed a major refurbishment at Palumbo Malta Shipyard and resumed winter sailings in the Mediterranean ahead of the 2026 MSC World Cruise. The ship now features two …

Holland America Line will mark America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 with a seven-day “America’s 250th Celebration: Stars and Stripes” cruise departing July 4 and partnerships with historic U.S. brands. The …

Jamaica’s cruise industry is back up and running, with all four major cruise ports reopened after Hurricane Melissa. Port Royal, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and Falmouth have all welcomed ships …

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 …

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 …