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Swan Hellenic has introduced a golf program on its 6-night Atlantic Horizons cruise, sailing from Lisbon on September 7, 2026, aboard SH Diana. The itinerary includes access to five championship …

Explora Journeys is now accepting reservations for its Inaugural World Journey aboard EXPLORA I, departing January 6, 2029. The 128-day voyage, Endless Worlds, spans four continents and 63 destinations, including …

Seatrade Cruise Global will debut its first Wellness Oasis at the 2026 event, April 13 to 16 in Miami. Created with Spark Cooperative, the space will feature wellness programming and …

Princess Cruises announced that Alfredo’s Pizzeria on Sun Princess and Star Princess has earned the Ospitalità Italiana Certification, a global recognition for authentic Italian cuisine and hospitality! Alfredo’s Pizzeria has …

Oceania Cruises marked a key milestone in the construction of its next-generation ship, Oceania Sonata, with a keel-laying ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy! The event recognized a …

Victory Cruise Lines, which offers all-inclusive small ship cruises on the Great Lakes and Canadian coasts, has shared its 2027 itineraries! The season runs from April through October and includes …

Explora Journeys, the luxury travel brand of MSC Group, has revealed details of its newest ship, Explora III! Designed to feel more like a hotel at sea, the ship focuses …

MSC Cruises is upgrading Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, its private island in the Bahamas, with new facilities to enhance the guest experience and an extended pier that will allow …

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. …