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Emerald Kaia completes sea trials in advance of the inaugural 2026 season launch

Emerald Cruises & Tours has reached a significant milestone in the build of Emerald Kaia, following the successful completion of sea trials in Halong Bay, Vietnam. This major step brings the next-generation super yacht closer to entering service and reflects Scenic Group's commitment to quality, innovation and delivering unique luxury guest experiences across its growing fleet. The yacht's … [Read more...]

Viking Continues to Win Awards for Best Ocean and River Cruise Line

Viking once again won multiple awards, this time in USA TODAY 10BEST 2026 Readers' Choice Awards that were announced this week. Viking was ranked #1 in seven categories in USA TODAY 10BEST 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, including Best Ocean and River Cruise Line. USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards are nominated by a panel of The post Viking Continues to Win Awards … [Read more...]

Holland America Passengers Caught Out After Tendering Took a Rough Turn

A sudden squall disrupted Noordam's tender operations at Kiriwina Island on Wednesday, January 14. Several hundred guests were temporarily stranded ashore and tenders were left bobbing in severe swells. No injuries were reported and tendering resumed after the squall passed and it was safe to bring the small boats alongside. Tendering can be a fun ride from ship to shore at ports … [Read more...]

Windstar Cruises Christens Star Seeker in Miami

Windstar Cruises celebrated the christening of their newest ship, Star Seeker, last night during a ceremony at PortMiami. Star Seeker is the first in a new class of ships from Windstar Cruises. Libby Anschutz, daughter of Windstar's owner Phil Anschutz, served as the ship's godmother by offering the traditional blessing on the new ship. Windstar's The post Windstar … [Read more...]

P&O Reverses Its No-Compensation Decision After Britannia Guests Push Back

P&O Cruises is offering a Future Cruise Credit to passengers that sailed Britannia on December 26, 2025. The credit is worth 25 perfect of their cruise fare and valid for sailings through December 31, 2027. The offer follows an earlier announcement that no compensation would be given. The drama keeps unfolding for P&O Cruises' Britannia passengers from the holiday December 26, … [Read more...]

Disney’s Newest and Largest Cruise Ship Arrives in Florida for the First Time

Disney Cruise Line's newest and largest cruise ship, Disney Adventure, arrived in Florida for the first time this week when the vessel stopped at Port Canaveral. Disney Adventure is the cruise line's first ship over 200,000 gross tons in size. Although the ship is currently in Florida, it will not offer cruises from the state The post Disney's Newest and Largest Cruise … [Read more...]

Azamara Cruises Updating Every Ship in Their Fleet

Azamara Cruises has announced a new fleetwide enhancement program called Azamara Forward that will update all ships in their fleet. Azamara Forward will usher in a new era of fleet enhancements for the cruise line starting with Azamara Quest on December 18, 2026. The enhancements include a new Penthouse Deck (only on Azamara Quest), a The post Azamara Cruises Updating … [Read more...]

High Winds Disrupt Perfect Day Plans for Thousands on Two Royal Caribbean Ships

Neither Liberty of the Seas nor Radiance of the Seas made it to CocoCay on January 15. The call to Royal Caribbean's private destination had to be cancelled due to unsafe weather conditions. Both Royal Caribbean ships spent the day at sea instead. Thanks to some rough weather, thousands of disappointed Royal Caribbean guests never got to experience their "perfect day." Liberty of the … [Read more...]

Dozens of Cruise Cabins Flooded After Pipe Bursts on MSC Ship

MSC Seaview experienced flooding after a pipe burst, impacting Deck 10. The pipe, which is now fixed, was part of the ship's built-in fire safety system. Approximately 40 cruise cabins were affected by the flooding, with these guests temporarily displaced. Some of the current guests onboard MSC Seaview had a water-filled Monday morning, and it wasn't because they were hanging out on … [Read more...]

Harsh Weather Forces Cruise Ship to Remain an Extra Night in Port

Ambassador Group's Ambition must remain in Lisbon, Portugal, longer than planned due to rough weather. This has the knock-on effect of shortening the next port of call, an overnight visit to Funchal. Ambition will still visit Funchal, but just for a day call instead of the anticipated overnight on the 23-night itinerary. The 23-night "Enchanting Escapes and Iberian Charm" itinerary of … [Read more...]

Disney Vacation Club Announces 2027 Member Cruise — 7-Night Pacific Coast Sailing with an Overnight in San Francisco

Today, Disney Vacation Club revealed the 2027 Member Cruise will sail from San Diego aboard the Disney Wonder on April 7th. The voyage will include 2 days in San Francisco with calls to Catalina and Ensenada. Plus, 2 wonderful days at sea—filled with Member-exclusive entertainment, imaginative themed dining, Broadway-style stage shows, dips in refreshing pools, Continue Reading The post Disney … [Read more...]

Riverside Luxury Cruises Kicks Off 2026 Wave Season with Onboard Credit Offer

Riverside Luxury Cruises is kicking off the 2026 Wave Season with an experience enhancing onboard credit offer. Guests who book their 2026 or 2027 sailing by February 28 will receive €150 per person in onboard credit, which can be used to purchase spa services, beverages from the exclusive connoisseur list, or be put toward a Vintage Room dining experience. Interested travelers should use code … [Read more...]

Ambassador Cruise Line launches all-new ‘Jenny and Kate Unscripted: Women at Sea’ hosted by Jenny Powell and Kate Thornton

'Good chats, good laughs and good weather' come together during all-new event set to debut during Ambition's inaugural sailing from Portsmouth: Springtime Sunshine in Portugal and Spain. Ambassador Cruise Line has today announced the launch of Jenny and Kate Unscripted: Women at Sea, a series of very special onboard events hosted by Ambassador Ambassadors Jenny Powell and Kate Thornton. The … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line® Reveals Its Largest and Most Illuminating Ship – The All-New Norwegian Aura™

Norwegian Aura | Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today unveiled and opened for sale Norwegian Aura, the longest and largest vessel in its fleet, which will homeport in Miami beginning in June 2027 following her debut in Europe in late May 2027. Setting a new standard in size and scale for NCL's fleet, Norwegian Aura will be almost 1,130 feet long, 169,000 gross tons and will … [Read more...]

Azamara Cruises Introduces New Era for the Fleet with Extensive Enhancements

As the largest renovation investment in the company's history, the cruise line unveils Azamara Forward, a fleetwide transformation featuring ship-wide upgrades, reimagined dining and bar venues, plus new suites debuting exclusively aboard Azamara Quest in December 2026 . Azamara Cruises today announced Azamara Forward, an enhancement program across its fleet representing the most extensive … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line Opens New West Coast Sailings to Popular Ports for 2027/28

Carnival Cruise Line today announced new sailings for the 2027/2028 season aboard Carnival Radiance from Long Beach, highlighting two of the ship's most popular West Coast ports of call: Ensenada, Mexico and Catalina Island. The new itineraries give guests even more opportunities to enjoy quick, convenient getaways from the West Coast. From May 3, 2027, through April 28, 2028, Carnival Radiance … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line Unlocks New Cruises From California

Carnival Cruise Line opened sales on Carnival Radiance's Baja Mexico voyages. The sailings in 2027 and 2028 will visit Ensenada and Catalina Island. Most cruises are 3- and 4-day getaway sailings. Calling all Baja Mexico and California coast enthusiasts! Carnival Cruise Line has opened for booking a slew of voyages operating from Long Beach in 2027 and 2028. The 2,764-guest Carnival … [Read more...]