BOAT CRUISES TRIPS NEWS

After the smashing success for Virgin Voyages’ Summer Season Pass, the adults only cruise line is introducing the cruise industry’s first Annual Pass. Virgin’s new Annual Pass will start in 2025 and allow you to hop from ship to ship, anytime, anywhere, during the calendar year. The Annual Pass is good for one year from the selected date. It includes a balcony cabin (Sea Terrace) and is good on … [Read more...]

Before setting sail on your cruise, you’ll first need to pack your suitcases with everything you need for the voyage. Some people get excited about packing for vacation, while others (such as my own mother) get extremely stressed about packing perfectly for their cruise.Of course, even the most seasoned cruisers forget cruise essentials. Even after I’ve taken 50 cruises in my life, I still find … [Read more...]

There are few better ways to explore Alaska than by ship. Credit: Shutterstock America’s northernmost and largest state is best explored by sea and Brilliant Lady, the … [Read more...]

An elderly guest is believed overboard from Princess Cruises’ Ruby Princess and US Customs and Border Protection is now involved with investigating the incident, which may have occurred in international waters. The passenger, a 72-year-old male American citizen, was first reported missing as the cruise ship returned to San Francisco on Monday, December 2, 2024. At this time, it is unknown … [Read more...]

Sarah Bretz, ContributorSarah has been writing about the cruise industry since 2015, and in that time has taken a dozen cruises and counting. Her favorite onboard activities include trying the casual dining options, spending time in the spa’s thermal suite, and attending the love & marriage show. You can keep up with her on Instagram at @IAmSarahJaneB.See all author posts Source: … [Read more...]

Sarah Bretz, ContributorSarah has been writing about the cruise industry since 2015, and in that time has taken a dozen cruises and counting. Her favorite onboard activities include trying the casual dining options, spending time in the spa’s thermal suite, and attending the love & marriage show. You can keep up with her on Instagram at @IAmSarahJaneB.See all author posts Source: … [Read more...]

The open road is once again set to become the high seas when bikers ride the waves on the world’s only motorcycle rally on a cruise ship. But in 2025, the High Seas Rally will make its debut aboard the new Margaritaville at Sea Islander, marking the first time the event partners with the Jimmy Buffet-inspired cruise line. Setting sail in 2025, Entertainment Cruise Productions announced … [Read more...]

High Seas Rally, the World’s Only Motorcycle Rally on a Cruise Ship™, is excited to announce it will host its 2025 sailing aboard the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, delivering the ultimate biker vacation. To celebrate this special cruise experience, every High Seas Rally guest will receive a complimentary drink package and Wi-Fi package, access to private parties at each port and an epic … [Read more...]

This year I tried my first Celebrity cruise after over twenty Royal Caribbean cruises, and there were a few things I wish I knew before setting foot onboard.It’s easy to stick to the status quo when it comes to cruising. Even still, I always aim to try something new on every cruise vacation, whether trying a new-to-me cruise line or simply booking a type of cabin I haven’t booked before.Exploring … [Read more...]

Following multiple unexcepted diversions and delays, Carnival Liberty has departed the Port of New Orleans and is on her way for what is sure to be an epic Carnival Journeys cruise to the Panama Canal. Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, has personally extended his thanks to everyone involved in getting the ship underway despite challenging conditions, offering insight into … [Read more...]

Sarah Bretz, ContributorSarah has been writing about the cruise industry since 2015, and in that time has taken a dozen cruises and counting. Her favorite onboard activities include trying the casual dining options, spending time in the spa’s thermal suite, and attending the love & marriage show. You can keep up with her on Instagram at @IAmSarahJaneB.See all author posts Source: … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises’ 2026-2027 West Coast season features 26 destinations and 69 voyages, including the debut of the Star Princess. Departing from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver, B.C., the itineraries highlight each region’s culture, natural beauty, and cuisine. “Our 2026-2027 season builds on our West Coast legacy with diverse itineraries that capture the essence of these extraordinary … [Read more...]

This week’s special offers from Disney Cruise Line include dates from now through late-March 2025. Currently, there are 65 unique sail dates, available with special offers available across the fleet for sailings from Auckland, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, Honolulu, Melbourne, Port Canaveral, and Sydney. The Disney Dream took over the fleet with 29 sailings, Disney Wish arrives with 26, followed … [Read more...]

Although the countdown to the new year is just getting started for 2025, Princess Cruises has given us reason to get excited for 2026. The cruise line just unveiled its 2026-2027 West Coast season in North America, and it features the highly anticipated Star Princess. The new itineraries, which will depart from Los Angeles and San Francisco, California, as well as Vancouver, British … [Read more...]

Palm House is a notable spot on Palm Beach Island. Just days after its reopening, the service feels authentic, as if it has been welcoming guests for years. Every team member I interacted with was exceptional—a testament to the hiring team’s efforts. With the recent opening of its first U.S. property, the Palm House Hotel, Iconic Luxury Hotels (ILH) is set to elevate the travel experience during … [Read more...]

A Royal Caribbean cruise ship is now sailing its third season in Queensland offering cruises to the South Pacific, New Zealand and Australia. Quantum of the Seas will sail 22 cruises from Queensland that range from two- to 14-nights in length. 11 of the cruises will visit the South Pacific on seven- and eight-night voyages. The ship will visit the turquoise waters of Mystery Island and Port … [Read more...]

The summer cruise season is in full swing Down Under as Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas arrived in Brisbane, Australia, to kick off its third consecutive season in Queensland. The 4,180-passenger, 168,666-gross-ton ship has 22 cruises scheduled from Brisbane, with itineraries ranging from short 2-night voyages to 14-night journeys. “More Queensland families are … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line will be moving two ships to Tampa and one to Miami for the upcoming winter deployments. After cancelling 38 cruises on at least three different cruise ships two weeks ago, Norwegian Cruise Line is revealing where these vessels will homeport for the 2025 and 2026 winter seasons. Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Star will both be sailing out of Tampa, Florida beginning in … [Read more...]

There's a new stipulation tied to the free cruises Royal Caribbean gives away to its casino players.Royal Caribbean offers incentive-based cruise giveaways where passengers that earn enough points on a given sailing can qualify for complimentary sailings.Up until now, the cruises covered the fare of two guests, and passengers had to only pay taxes and fees.Beginning with the December offers, the … [Read more...]

On May 20, 2023, I boarded Regal Princess for the first time in Southampton, UK, for a 14-night British Isles cruise. Our port-heavy itinerary called for stops at Portland, UK; Guernsey (in the Channel Islands); Cork (Cobh), Ireland; Dublin, Ireland; Belfast, Ireland; Glasgow, Scotland; Invergordon, Scotland; Edinburgh, Scotland; and Paris / Normandy (Le Havre), France.  While I have … [Read more...]