Holland America Line Opens Bookings for 2026 Grand World Voyage, Unveils 2026 Grand Australia and New Zealand Itinerary

Carnival Venezia’s next repositioning cruise will still be going ahead as planned – but with a slight delay. The Italian-inspired cruise ship will still depart on its next sailing on December 6, 2024, but the embarkation process will begin in the Manhattan Cruise Terminal an hour later than expected.  “Embarkation for your Journeys cruise has been revised. Please delay your Terminal … [Read More...]

The first-ever fully dog-friendly cruise is coming soon, with great interest from doting dog owners eager to set sail with their pets. While it sounds like an amazing opportunity, there is no way this dog owner would ever walk my dog up a pet-friendly gangway. But why not? Why I Would Never Take a Dog-Friendly Cruise While travel agencies, cruise lines, and travel insurance companies will … [Read More...]

The world’s second-busiest cruise port is going to see even more passengers arriving at its terminals in the coming months. On November 26, 2024, Port Canaveral celebrated the arrival of Royal Caribbean’s 3,600-passenger Voyager of the Seas, which will homeport at the port for its 2024-25 winter season.  The ship joins Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, Utopia of the … [Read More...]

The 330-guest Paul Gauguin, a renowned luxury ship that for more than a quarter-century has sailed the waters of French Polynesia, will soon head to dry dock for a multi-million dollar refurbishment. The ship, the sole vessel operated by Paul Gauguin Cruises, will spend seven weeks in February and March 2025 in dry dock in Singapore. French design firm Stirling Design International will oversee … [Read More...]

Norwegian Cruise Line Terminal, Miami (Photo Credit: EQRoy) Cruisers who depart from driving destinations may have the ease of getting to ports easier than those who have to fly, but that ease often turns into a headache when it comes to parking congestion. From heavy traffic to constant construction and limited shuttles from distant lots to cruise terminals, the experience can … [Read More...]

Seabourn unveiled its exclusive annual “Sail of the Year” event, which features exceptional savings and benefits on select 2025 and 2026 worldwide ocean and expedition voyages on the line’s fleet of ultra-luxury ships. Available now until February 18, 2025, Seabourn’s “Sail of the Year” event includes the following exclusive benefits: > Savings of up to 15 percent on select Seabourn … [Read More...]

First Class on World’s Most Luxurious Cruise Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, has unveiled its striking new brand positioning featuring a strong and distinctive creative look and bold Unrivaled at Sea™ tagline, firmly cementing their position as the world’s leading ultra luxury cruise line. In addition, Regent has revealed a rich and emotive global brand campaign – Nobody Does It … [Read More...]

Today, Aurora Expeditions, a pioneer in responsible and immersive small ship exploration, has released its new Antarctica 2026-27 season, which will introduce several special edition expeditions catering to adventure enthusiasts, photographers, science and enrichment seekers and women travelers. The season features 27 unique voyages ranging from nine to 34 days, sailing aboard Aurora’s three … [Read More...]

Following last week’s news that Mexico voted to implement a $42 immigration levy for every passenger arriving by cruise ship to the country, the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) says it is seeking immediate and collaborative discussions with the Mexican federal government. The FCCA is urging Mexico to reconsider the measure in order to mitigate the potential economic fallout for … [Read More...]

The number of cruise companies choosing the Port of Funchal (Madeira) as a supply base for their ships has been steadily rising. Container operations, which until 2022 were not particularly significant at the Port of Funchal’s cruise terminal, gained importance last year, becoming more consolidated in the final quarter. Throughout 2023, the Operations and Safety office of the Administration of … [Read More...]