Swan Hellenic Enters Top Five Expedition Cruise Lines for 2026 Swan Hellenic has been named among the world’s top five expedition cruise lines in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting growing recognition…
AIDA cruises has opened bookings for its 2028-29 winter season, sailing from October 2028 to April 2029. The program ranges from new Caribbean routes to weeks-long trips roundtrip from Germany to Brazil and Mauritius, cruises to…
Puerto Vallarta Leads Ensenada and Others in Witnessing Swift Tourism Growth as Mexico Builds a New Cruise Tourism Powerhouse in 2026 Puerto Vallarta leads Ensenada and others as Mexico builds a new cruise tourism powerhouse in…
Philippines Advances Cruise Future as Manila Terminal Plan Emerges and Puerto Princesa Expands Travel Gateway Philippines cruise growth lifts Manila homeport plans while Puerto Princesa expands travel access.
New York Steps Up With California and More in Leading US Tourism Into a New Digital Era as One Billion Biometric Traveller Checks Transform Airports, Land Borders and Cruise Ports New York steps up with California and more as one…
Vancouver Rises With Victoria and Others in Fueling Canadian Cruise Tourism Sector with Over 20% Surge in US Tourists in 2026 Vancouver rises with Victoria and others as Canada’s cruise tourism sector gains momentum from an over…
Alaska and Canada Enter a Landmark Cruise Year as Holland America Marks 80 Years in 2027 Alaska cruise tourism expands in 2027 as Holland America marks 80 years with six ships, new itineraries and major Denali upgrades
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced that two of its ships, the Europa and Europa 2, will head into drydock next year. First up is the Europa 2, which is scheduled to enter drydock in Singapore in January 2027, followed by the…
Shenzhen Expands Southeast Asia Cruise Travel as Dream Opens New Homeport Season Across Five Countries Shenzhen’s Dream cruise season adds Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore sailings through early November 2026.
The Port of Palm Beach is in talks with a number of cruise companies as it looks to grow its cruise business and make its terminal accessible to more vessels, said Michael Meekins, the port’s executive director. “We completed a…
The new Magellan Discoverer recently completed a set of sea trials in the South Atlantic, according to an update shared by ASENAV, which is building the ship. In the final stages of construction in Valdivia, the 100-passenger…
Carnival Corporation and its subsidiaries Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises donated $25,000 to Direct Relief to support recovery efforts in Hawaii. The region was struck by a series of hurricanes…
Costa Cruises’ 2026-27 South American season will mark the return of the Costa Serena to the region after a 15-year absence. Speaking to Cruise Industry News in Brasília, Renê Hermann, Costa’s institutional president for Brazil…
Virgin Voyages updated the itinerary of the current cruise onboard the Brilliant Lady due to Hurricane Rachel. After issuing a warning to booked guests last week about potential changes, the company confirmed that the vessel is…
From AI-powered travel offers to growing demand for ski holidays, cruises and food experiences, dnata’s new Group CEO Nabil Sultan Al Murr says consumer habits are evolving rapidly.
Carnival Cruise Line has opened new cruises for booking that will visit Alaska, Hawaii, and Mexico in 2028. The sailings will depart from Seattle, San Francisco, and Long Beach on three cruise ships. These new cruises will take…
The Norwegian Escape paused its regular operations in North America in late September to embark on a repositioning voyage to Europe. Scheduled to undergo a routine drydock in mid-October, the Norwegian Cruise Line ship is…
Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas' Costa Maya cruise stop was suddenly canceled after maintenance delays in Miami. Some passengers were disappointed as others applauded.
Fred. Olsen Balmoral Sets Sail from Southampton on Epic Mediterranean Cruise Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral begins a 71-night Southampton cruise visiting the Mediterranean, North Africa and Atlantic islands.
Royal Caribbean has announced its 2028 Alaska lineup, featuring seven-night cruises and extended Cruisetour land experiences aboard four ships. The article Royal Caribbean expands Alaska program for Summer 2028 first appeared in…
Holland America Line cruisers heading to the Caribbean this season will find a refreshed private island. The cruise line is opening a new Half Moon Cay beach club, adding a free barbecue pavilion and upgrading cabanas and bars at…
Royal Caribbean Group and MSC Cruises broke ground today on a new cruise ship terminal at Naha Port. The new terminal is a joint venture between the two cruise lines and Cruise Port Naha G.K. Cruise Port Naha G.K. will develop…
Tianjin Oriental International Cruise Line has launched its first Shenzhen-based season with the Dream, which began sailing Sept. 20. The ship is scheduled to offer nine cruises in partnership with Chengzhen Cruises. The Dream’s…
Canada and New England Cruise Tourism Expands as Holland America Unveils Major 2028 Montréal Programme Holland America opens 2028 Canada and New England cruises with Montréal sailings, upgraded Zuiderdam and voyages from May to…
A North Miami Beach mother was taken into custody at PortMiami on September 28 as she stepped off Carnival Conquest, three days after she sailed on a Bahamas cruise that police say she took while her four young children were home…
MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys are one step closer to giving passengers an exclusive private island experience at the company’s newest destination. Today the cruise line dropped a social media post confirming that construction…
Princess Cruises has announced that its AI-powered native app for cruise planning and management is now available in Claude. This follows last week’s debut of the app in ChatGPT. Steps for adding the Princess Cruises connector to…
Some passengers have been left frustrated and out of pocket over stateroom reassignments.
Alaska Cruise Tourism Gears Up for 2027 as Holland America Line Celebrates Historic 80-Year Milestone Alaska cruise tourism is preparing for a 2027 season. Holland America Line is celebrating 80 years in Alaska bringing six…
Royal Caribbean has spent more than 50 years selling cruise vacations. Now it wants to sell you a week at an all-inclusive resort, too. Royal Caribbean Group agreed on Sept. 23 to buy a 50 percent stake in Sandals and Beaches…
The Celebrity Summit recently sailed from Los Angeles to kick off a repositioning voyage to its winter homeport of Tampa. Sailing to Latin America, the Panama Canal and the Caribbean, the 17-night cruise departed from California…
Uruguay Aligns with Colombia and Argentina Unveiling Massive Cruise Expansion in Q4 2026 The official Uruguay cruise expansion 2026 unites with Colombia and Argentina to transform tourism!
Longtime Carnival Cruise Line Captain Francesco “Ciccio” La Farina has died following a battle with cancer. La Farina passed away on September 26 surrounded by his family, according to a memorial shared by friends on social…
If you’re looking to take a cruise by yourself and want to know which cruise ships actually have solo cabins, you’re in the right place. This list of every major cruise line’s ships with solo cabins is updated as more ships are…
Trafalgar has announced that it is launching a search for the Godmother of its newest river ship, the Trafalgar Dreamer, ahead of her debut on the Seine in April 2027. Through The Great Godmother Search, the company invited past…
Barcelona Teams Up With Marseille and More as Mediterranean Cruise Journeys Face a Major New Tax Twist for Global Travellers! Barcelona cruise tax plans could reshape Mediterranean cruise journeys, bringing new costs for global…
Princess Cruises has launched an app inside ChatGPT that lets travelers search sailings, compare itineraries and check pricing by typing questions in plain language. The cruise line said it is the first global cruise line to…
If you are looking to take a cruise to Montreal, Canada, in 2028, Holland America Line will feature more visits to the city than any other cruise line. Holland America Line has opened bookings for its cruises to Canada and New…
The Carnival Festivale floated for the first time at Meyer Werft, the yard announced in a social media update. According to the shipbuilder, the new Excel-class ship touched the water in late September after its building dock was…
Spain Works Alongside Portugal and More in Tightening Cruise Ship Rules as Europe Intensifies Fight Against Overtourism Spain, Portugal and more European destinations tighten cruise rules with passenger caps, taxes and port…
Princess Cruises is raising the price of its Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages by $5 per person, per day for sailings departing on or after October 13. The Princess Plus price increase takes Plus to $70 per person, per…
Viking, the world’s largest river cruise line, has taken delivery of another new river ship custom-built to sail on the Nile River in Egypt. Viking took delivery of Viking Sekhmet during a ceremony that took place at the Massara…
Oceania Cruises has unveiled its 2027–28 winter season in Europe, running from November 2027 to March 2028. The cruise line will offer 17 shoulder-season voyages ranging from nine to 26 days and spanning destinations in Northern…
Bahamas and More Attract Global Cruise Travellers as Virgin Voyages and Others Unveil New Deals Virgin Voyages cruise deals attract global travellers with major savings across Caribbean, Bahamas, European and North American…
A cruise ship delivers the pleasure of open water without asking passengers to think about engines, dock lines, or repair bills. Owning a boat changes that relationship. The deck becomes personal. So do the responsibilities. A…
Every time I sail with Carnival, I’m amazed at the number of eating options that are complimentary. The buffet isn’t the only place to grab a free meal, and it seems like the list of new eats is growing all the time. From Guy’s…
Costa Cruises changed the schedule of its onboard engine watchkeeping teams, according to a social media update. The company said the new rotation moves from two separate four-hour watches to one continuous six-hour watch, while…
Prince Edward Island Follows Nova Scotia And More Places As Canada Grows Coastal Tourism With Cruise Ports Stays And Marine Attractions Canada enhances coastal tourism through the creation of cruise ports, stays, marine…
Princess Cruises will be raising prices for its popular Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages for all sailings that depart on or after October 13, 2026. In addition, the cruise line is also raising prices on its standalone…
Stars of the BBC TV show Strictly Come Dancing are set to debut a new show onboard during Saga Cruises’ “Best of the Canaries” voyage in December. Vincent Simone and Michelle Tsiakkas and their respective partners, Victoria…
Canary Islands and More Take Centre Stage as Costa Cruises and Other Offer Major Cruise Savings Costa Cruises deals bring major savings across the Canary Islands, Mediterranean and Caribbean, giving global travellers more cruise…
Carnival Cruise Line brought ship and shoreside team members to help clean up beaches and waterways in recognition of Coastal Cleanup Day on September 19, 2026. 377 Carnival crew members from 29 cruise ships joined 111 shoreside…
The 2026 edition of the Maritime Fair in Turku, Finland, will take place October 29–30. Organized by the Aboa Mare Maritime Academy and Training Center, the event offers opportunities for maritime professionals, shipping…
Singapore and More Attract Cruise Travellers as Disney Adventure and Other Expand Asian Sailings Singapore attracts cruise travellers as Disney Adventure and other cruise lines expand Asian sailings, offering more regional…
For fans of the classic NCL ship Norwegian Sky, it was a bittersweet goodbye to see the 27-year-old ship leaving the fleet. The old adage, “They don’t make ’em like this anymore,” I think applies here Now, that classic vessel has…
Crystal will add new suites to the Crystal Serenity following her drydock in 2028: a Crystal Owner’s Suite and four new Junior Penthouse Premium Suites. Situated midship, on deck 11, the new accommodations will be available for…
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One Royal Caribbean customer was surprised to find his itinerary on Brilliance of the Seas had “disappeared” despite booking it a year earlier.
Royal Caribbean's summer 2028 announcement leaves questions about the return of a popular U.S. scenic cruising stop.
Royal Caribbean is changing its cancellation penalty schedule, which will go into effect on October 11, 2026, and when new cruises open for booking tomorrow, September 29, 2026. Royal Caribbean said that the reason for the change…
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