IShowSpeed has partnered with Jamaica Vacations Limited through its cruise marketing brand Jamaica Cruising during the influencer’s Caribbean tour stop in Jamaica. Watkins, an American Ghanaian content creator with a …
Windstar Cruises has opened bookings for its 2028 Alaska cruises aboard Star Seeker. “Alaska is a place that rewards a more thoughtful way of traveling,” says Tom Schofield, captain of …
EXPLORA III will begin its maiden voyages on August 3, sailing from Barcelona to Lisbon before continuing through Northern Europe, Iceland, Greenland, the Canadian Maritimes, and New England. The season …
MSC Cruises marked the start of its first Alaska season with the arrival of MSC Poesia in Seattle, establishing the city as the cruise line’s newest U.S. homeport. MSC Poesia …
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, marked a new chapter in its partnership with the Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team at the Apex Group Bermuda …
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled the included shore excursion program for sailings aboard Seven Seas Prestige, the cruise line’s first new class of ships in 10 years.Excursions range from …
Oceania Cruises unveiled the inaugural sailings for Oceania Aurelia, which debuts in late 2027 and will operate two 180-day world cruises in 2028 and 2029, along with two Grand Voyages …
Princess Cruises welcomes Star Princess to Seattle for its inaugural Alaska season. From May 3 to September 13, 2026, the ship will operate 20 roundtrip sailings from Pier 91 through …
Virgin Voyages and Google Cloud introduced Rovey, an AI cruise planning assistant, at Google Cloud Next in Las Vegas. It’s part of Project Ruby, an effort to support travelers from …
In honor of King’s Day, Holland America Line is partnering with Bols to enhance its onboard Orange Party. The collaboration introduces exclusive Bols cocktails served once per cruise across the …
MSC Cruises is introducing new family entertainment aboard its latest flagship, MSC World Asia, with game shows, immersive tech experiences, and outdoor activities for all ages. The ship will sail …
Cruise Lines International Association named Dondra Ritzenthaler, CEO of Azamara Cruises, a 2026 Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Award recipient for Lifetime Achievement. Ritzenthaler has more than 40 years in …
Holland America Line begins its 2026 Alaska season on April 25 with Eurodam arriving in Seattle. The season includes more than 100 voyages across six ships from three homeports. Guests …
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2028–2029 Legendary Journeys Collection. The collection includes three Grand Voyages ranging from 61 to 101 nights, designed for travelers looking for longer, more …
Oceania Cruises has unveiled Oceania Aurelia, a new ship built for longer, global voyages. She will debut in late 2027 and sail the line’s 2028 and 2029 Around the World …
CroisiEurope is marking its 50th anniversary after one of its strongest years to date. In 2025, the company carried more than 205,000 passengers, served 1.8 million meals, and reached 97% …
Princess Cruises’ newest ship, Star Princess, completed its first Panama Canal transit over the weekend, with guests onboard viewing the lock system and surrounding scenery. “A Panama Canal transit is …
Princess Cruises launches POURS, a new signature beverage program featuring premium spirits and zero-proof options. Rolling out fleetwide this summer, POURS replaces the Love Line Collection, bringing cocktails, wine, beer, …
Explora Journeys announced a multi-year partnership as Title Partner of the Swiss SailGP Team at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami. The team will compete as the Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP …
Holland America Line announced Holland America Evolution, a multiyear investment to upgrade six ships! The program marks the largest guest experience update in the company’s 153-year history, with full ship …
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