Royal Caribbean celebrated an iconic milestone for a new iconic vacation. The keel-laying ceremony for the fourth addition to the Icon Class lineup took place at the Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku to mark the start of the ship’s physical construction. The new ship is officially underway and will continue to take shape over Read more
Margaritaville at Sea is bringing back its much-loved Paradise Pass program-with two brand-new and exciting options-the Silver Pass and the Ultimate Gold Pass. With new expanded options that give guests flexibility to sail across the fleet, the new passes allow frequent cruisers to save more as they sail more to Read more
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, is setting the stage for an unforgettable journey as it unveils an acclaimed entertainment lineup for its 2026 World Cruise – Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems on board Seabourn Sojourn. Departing 6th January 2026, from Long Beach, California, the 129-day voyage Read more
In a moment that will be remembered as one of the most breathtaking celebrations in recent maritime history, the world’s No. 1 cruise line, Virgin Voyages, created pure magic today as 2,400 voices sang as one in New York Harbor. As Brilliant Lady, the crown jewel of Virgin Voyages’ now-complete, Read more
Windstar Cruises today announced 35 sailings on 10 different itineraries across four yacht-style ships in the Caribbean and Latin America for Winter 2026/2027, including daylight Panama Canal transits, first-time shore excursions and new Cruise Tours to Machu Picchu. “Windstar offers a quieter, more intimate take on the Caribbean, visiting smaller islands Read more
As summer draws to a close, Marella Cruises are offering last minute holiday deals to book before the end of the year. These breaks are perfect for the last of the summer sun and relaxation, with the kids back to school. Set sail into summer with Marella Cruise and explore Read more
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury and expedition travel, has announced its 2027 summer ocean and 2027–2028 expedition itineraries, featuring new voyages to some of the world’s most captivating destinations. From voyages to Alaska that blend hidden-gem destinations with expert expedition experiences, to culturally rich explorations of Japan and Canada & Read more
Royal Caribbean’s highly anticipated Star of the Seas arrived today in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, for the first time. With just one week to go before the first vacationers set sail on the vacation of a lifetime, more than 2,000 team members came together to welcome the newest Icon Class ship to Read more
Strike up the band! In keeping with maritime tradition, a keel laying ceremony took place yesterday at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany for Carnival Cruise Line’s newest Excel-class ship, Carnival Festivale, set for delivery in spring 2027. Brett Vitols, associate vice president of new builds for Carnival Cruise Line and Petu Kummala, associate Read more
Marella Cruises, TUI UK&I’s ocean cruise line, is expanding its afternoon tea offering with two unique additions: The Chocolate Bar – Afternoon Tea and The Cheese Table – Afternoon Tea. These new dining options will alternate every two weeks and will be available within the all-inclusive offering across the fleet Read more
This Halloween, Margaritaville at Sea is serving up tricks, treats and trouble on September and October sailings. During Sail the Haunted Seas, guests can climb aboard for ‘spirited’ Halloween cocktails, an immersive line-up of themed thrills and daring nights that are anything but quiet. Guests are encouraged to dress to Read more
Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, today unveiled ‘By Abercrombie & Kent’, an exclusive partnership with travel pioneer and sister brand Abercrombie & Kent, transforming the traditional ocean cruising experience. This innovative programme extends Crystal’s exceptional voyages beyond the ship, offering guests both curated land adventures and A&K’s acclaimed Read more