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Windstar Cruises today unveiled a preview of the interior design for Star Seeker‘s dining and lounge venues, the yacht’s social hubs. The first Star Class new build is set to …

Celebrity Xcel introduces The Bazaar, a unique multi-level space designed to enhance on-board experiences with local culture. Each day, The Bazaar transforms, offering local artisan markets, hands-on crafts, destination-inspired festivals, …

Royal Caribbean is reviving its Artist Discovery Program to connect with the Caribbean’s culture and beauty! The program will debut on Star of the Seas in August 2025 in Port Canaveral, …

MSC Cruises has launched sales for the MSC World Cruise 2027, featuring a 121-night itinerary aboard MSC Musica. This journey will visit 45 destinations across 25 countries, with seven overnight …

Royal Caribbean is introducing the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in December 2025, the first location in its Royal Beach Club Collection. Royal Beach Club Paradise Island offers an all-inclusive …

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Seward has received its full request of $45.7 million in funding through the Clean Ports Program. This public-private partnership aims to provide …

Cunard has announced that fashion icon Christian Siriano will headline its Transatlantic Fashion Week in 2025! Since launching his brand in 2008, Siriano has established himself as a leading figure …

Explora Journeys has launched its Chef Invité Series featuring multi-Michelin-starred Chef Thierry Marx! Set sail aboard EXPLORA II on an 11-night Caribbean cruise from Miami, where Chef Marx, invited by …

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced its first Reunion Cruise in six years. Departing aboard the Seven Seas Mariner, this event invites loyal guests and newcomers to experience the luxury Regent has …

Oceania Cruises has announced details of its new culinary venue, the Crêperie, set to debut on Allura in July 2025! Located next to Baristas, the cruise line’s signature coffee bar, …

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and the National Hockey League (NHL) have announced a multiyear partnership, making NCL the NHL’s Official Cruise Line! This marks NCL’s first collaboration with a professional …

Explora Journeys has launched an exclusive exhibition of Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s marine photography, titled Marine Encounters, aboard EXPLORA II. Located in the Galleria d’Arte, the exhibition features 28 limited-edition …

Silversea announced plans to develop a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile—the southernmost city on Earth—to provide guests with an exceptional base for exploring Antarctica’s rugged landscape. “As we continue to …

EXPLORA II, the second ship in the MSC Group’s Explora Journeys fleet, has been named in Civitavecchia, Italy! The naming ceremony included a ribbon-cutting and the tradition of breaking a …

Rosalba Giugni has been named the Godmother of Explora Journeys’ newest ship, EXPLORA II! Giugni will assume her ceremonial role at the official naming ceremony on September 15, 2024, in …

Oceania Cruises has introduced Your World Included, a new brand value promise that enhances always-included amenities for all guests worldwide, reinforcing its commitment to “Your World. Your Way.”As part of …

Brightline has partnered with The Everglades Foundation to restore and protect the Everglades and South Florida’s freshwater.This partnership includes installing educational materials at Brightline’s South Florida stations to highlight the …