Azamara Enhances Land Programming with Guided, Immersive Excursions Designed by National Geographic From Mexico to France, Azamara has added nine National Geographic Day Tours designed to ignite the explorer in everyone Azamara, the small-ship cruise line known for its destination immersion, enhances its land program with excursions by National Geographic, the worldwide brand committed to … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Goes All-In With Its Largest Casino Ever
Princess Cruises Goes “All-In” With Its Largest Casino Ever Debuting on New Sun Princess Princess Cruises goes all-in with its largest casino ever. Debuting on Sun Princess, this casino is readying to deal a full house of luck. The Princess Casino – with an astounding 50% more space and 30% more machines than the line’s Royal Class ships – is preparing for guests to hit the jackpot … [Read more...]
Princess Announces 2025-2026 Australia Season
Princess Cruises Announces 2025-26 Australia & New Zealand Season Featuring the Debut of Discovery Princess & the Longest World Cruise Ever to Sail from Down Under Princess Cruises announces details of its much-anticipated 2025-2026 Australia and New Zealand season, featuring the Down Under debut of the impressive flagship Discovery Princess. The season will also feature the … [Read more...]
Oceania Marina to Undergo Extensive Refurbishment in 2024
Oceania Cruises’ Marina to Undergo Extensive Refurbishment in May 2024 Marina to Feature Three New Culinary Venues: Wellness-Focused Aquamar Kitchen; a Relaxed Al Fresco Pizzeria and an All-Day Ice Cream Parlor Oceania Cruises has announced that its 1,250-passenger ship, Oceania Marina, will undergo an extensive refurbishment in May 2024. The refurbishment will include … [Read more...]
The Magic of the Holiday Season Makes Its Way to Princess Cruises
Believe in the Magic of the Holiday Season with Princess Cruises New Cheery Cocktails, Decked Out Decks, Culinary Collection of Holiday Menus and Favorite Festive Events Await at Sea The magic of the holiday season makes its way to the Princess Cruises fleet to surprise and delight guests. From new cocktails and holiday décor to special menus and themed events, they are sure to deliver a … [Read more...]
Windstar Expands in South America with Tours to Galapagos and Machu Picchu
Windstar Cruises Expands Global Footprint to South America with Tours to Galapagos and Machu Picchu Windstar Cruises expands its global reach with first-time cruises in South America beginning in December 2025 on board all-suite yacht Star Pride. The diversification to the region creates new opportunities for the small ship cruise line’s well-traveled guests to experience … [Read more...]
Our Atlas Ocean Voyages Antarctica Cruise Was Not What We Expected
We were met with a great deal of skepticism when we first told family and friends that we were going on an Antarctica expedition cruise. Of course, they know that we love cruising, but sailing to the end of the world? What is there to do? What will you see besides ice? Won’t you get seasick? While the White Continent had been on our bucket list for some time, even we weren’t quite sure what to … [Read more...]
Icon of the Seas Officially Joins Royal Caribbean Fleet
A NEW ERA OF VACATIONS IS ON ITS WAY: ICON OF THE SEAS OFFICIALLY JOINS ROYAL CARIBBEAN AHEAD OF JANUARY DEBUT A Celebration in Turku, Finland, Marks the Completion of 900 Days of Construction and the Start of Putting the Finishing Touches on the Ultimate Family Vacation It’s official! After more than seven years of dreaming and 900 days of design and construction, Icon of the … [Read more...]
Carnival Jubilee to Offer Fleet’s First 5G Coverage
CARNIVAL JUBILEE TO OFFER FLEET’S FIRST 5G COVERAGE Connectivity Enhancements Continue as Full Fleet Now Upgraded for SpaceX Starlink Satellite Carnival Cruise Line will offer the fleet’s first 5G coverage. It will introduce this further industry-leading innovation aboard the upcoming Carnival Jubilee. Carnival Jubilee will be the first Carnival vessel, and the first cruise ship in … [Read more...]
Celebrity Announces Its 2025-2026 Season
CELEBRITY CRUISES ANNOUNCES UNIQUE NEW PLACES AND ELEVATED NEW SPACES FOR 2025-2026 SEASON Features the inaugural season of Celebrity Xcel, year-round sailings in the Caribbean, new immersive itineraries throughout both Japan and Iceland, and more Celebrity Cruises announces its 2025-2026 season of sailings. This program is the most ambitious ever with 800+ sailings to over 290 … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Opens New 2025-2026 Caribbean Vacations
ISLAND HOPPING INTO 2025-26: ROYAL CARIBBEAN OPENS NEW CARIBBEAN VACATIONS New Hits and All-Time Favorites, Including Icon of the Seas, Head to The Tropics from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico Sun-seeking vacationers now have more ways to island hop in the tropics, as Royal Caribbean opens new 2025-2026 Caribbean vacations. A lineup of seven Royal Caribbean hits and … [Read more...]
Viking Announces New Ship for the Mekong River
VIKING ANNOUNCES NEW SHIP FOR THE MEKONG RIVER Debuting in 2025, the Viking Tonle Will Double Viking’s Capacity in Southeast Asia Viking announces a new ship for the Mekong River, an expansion in Southeast Asia with the new Viking Tonle. Designed for the Mekong River, the 80-guest vessel will join its identical sister ship, the Viking Saigon, which debuted in 2022. The … [Read more...]
Carnival Jubilee Successfully Completes Sea Trials
CARNIVAL JUBILEE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES SEA TRIALS AHEAD OF DEBUT IN GALVESTON, TEXAS Line’s Next New Ship to Officially Join Fleet in December Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Jubilee, successfully completes its first full round of sea trials. Now, she’s one more milestone closer to her monumental debut in Galveston, Texas on December 23. Carnival Jubilee’s sea … [Read more...]
Carnival Opens 2025-2026 Australia Cruises
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE OPENS 2025-26 AUSTRALIA CRUISES Cruises to Fiji on Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa Carnival Cruise Line opens new 2025-2026 Australia cruises from its homeports of Sydney and Brisbane. The new cruise options now available for guests include unique sailings to Fiji and New Zealand on Carnival Splendor, as well as sailings to Fiji and Papua New … [Read more...]
Holland America Reveals 2025-2026 South America and Antarctica Cruises
Holland America Line’s 2025-2026 South America and Antarctica Cruises Feature Iconic Sites and UNESCO Experiences Cruises range from 14 to 22 days and stretch from the Panama Canal down to Antarctica Holland America reveals 2025-2026 South America and Antarctica cruises and bookings are now open. Featuring a series of longer cruises up to 22 days, guests can experience the region’s … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises Confirms Orders for Two New World Class Ships
MSC CRUISES CONFIRMS ORDERS WITH CHANTIERS DE L’ATLANTIQUE FOR TWO NEW ENVIRONMENTALLY-ADVANCED WORLD CLASS SHIPS MSC Cruises confirms orders today for two new (LNG) powered World Class ships with French ship builder Chantiers de l’Atlantique. The two new vessels – currently referred to as World Class 3 and 4 – will be delivered in 2026 and 2027. MSC World Europa and MSC World … [Read more...]
Holland America Highlights 2025 Alaska Cruisetours
More Access to Wildlife and Glaciers, New Experiences and Tours for All Guests in Denali Highlight Holland America Line’s 2025 Alaska Cruisetours Seventeen Cruisetour configurations include Denali National Park and Canada’s untamed Yukon Holland America highlights its 2025 Alaska Cruisetours, which are now open for booking. Offering more access to Alaska wildlife and the chance to see more … [Read more...]
Carnival Opens More 2025-2026 West Coast Sailings
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE OPENS MORE 2025-26 WEST COAST SAILINGS, INCLUDING NEW INAUGURAL CRUISE FOR CARNIVAL FIRENZE Program Adds New Carnival Journeys Hawaii Cruises on Carnival Radiance Carnival Cruise Line opens more 2025-2026 West Coast sailings. The cruise line is adding more fun, including a new cruise to kick off Carnival Firenze’s debut in Long Beach, CA next spring. As Carnival … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Unveils 2025 European Adventures
ROYAL CARIBBEAN UNVEILS 2025 EUROPEAN ADVENTURES Vacations for Every Type of Adventurer on Six Ships, Including the Returning Allure of the Seas Royal Caribbean unveils its 2025 European adventures, and summers in Europe will make for six times the memories. Families and friends can set their sights on adventure with six action-packed ships sailing from five popular … [Read more...]
Atlas Ocean Voyages World Voyager Joins Fleet
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES WORLD VOYAGER CHRISTENED AND JOINS FLEET: SETS SAIL ON MAIDEN ANTARCTICA VOYAGE Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in yacht expedition cruising, celebrates World Voyager officially joining the fleet, following a naming ceremony in Ushuaia, Argentina. The 198-guest expedition yacht was christened by Godmother British physiotherapist and British Army Captain … [Read more...]