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 Appeared first on: … [Read more...]
Archives for 06/02/2025
P&O Cruises’ Wave Season Sees Record-Breaking Sales in January
It’s another strong start to the new year with another announcement of record-breaking cruise bookings. This time, Carnival Corporation-owned P&O Cruises has shattered its previous sales, with a growing number of first-time cruisers spurring the demand. Then again, the cruise line’s popular itineraries, reaching into the depths of the Norwegian fjords and continuing to push into the … [Read more...]
Seabourn Quest Embarks On Maiden Alaska Season, Offering Exclusive Ventures By Seabourn Experiences For 2025
Seabourn is setting course for an extraordinary 2025 Alaska season as Seabourn Quest makes her maiden arrival to “The Last Frontier.” From May to September 2025, the ultra-luxury ship will sail on 18 seven-day itineraries between Vancouver, British Columbia and Juneau, Alaska, offering guests unparalleled access to the region’s breathtaking landscapes and rich cultures. Seabourn’s exclusive … [Read more...]
Uniworld Introduces New Marketing Tools For Travel Advisors. Complimentary access to social media marketing tool Rallio
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces the latest resources for the brand’s trusted travel advisors: complimentary access to social media marketing tool Rallio and comprehensive advisor toolkits. Rallio, a social media management platform, is designed to help travel advisors streamline their marketing efforts, and the new toolkits provide advisors with everything needed to stay up-to-date on … [Read more...]
Seatrade Cruise Talks: In Conversation with MedCruise
[embedded content] Seatrade Cruise Talks | In Conversation with MedCruise, featuring Theodora Riga and Holly Payne Join Theodora Riga, President of MedCruise and Director of Strategic Communications at the Port of Thessaloniki, as she speaks with Holly Payne Deputy Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Seatrade Cruise Review, about her vision for the Mediterranean cruise industry. Since being … [Read more...]
Upcoming Changes to Aeroplan Partner Rewards and Charts
Starting March 25, 2025, Aeroplan is introducing key changes to its flight reward charts, expanding Air Canada’s dynamic pricing model to select partner airlines and refining how redemption costs are displayed. While this could mean better availability, it might also come with higher redemption costs. Here’s what you should know before these changes take effect. In This Post Expanded … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Will Sail Two Groundbreaking Charters in 2025
The high seas are transforming into a sea of rhythms and riffs with more and more cruise ships being taken over by musical charters. Joining the fray? Norwegian Cruise Line, which is providing two vessels to On the Blue Cruises for some rockin’ good times in 2025. First on deck will be the Monsters of Rock Cruise (MORC), making its debut aboard the 3,852-passenger Norwegian … [Read more...]
A-ROSA sets new kids & teens record: 3,000 children on board in 2024 – Popular family cruises and swimming lessons in the 2025 season
A-ROSA is looking back on a successful 2024 season, which saw record numbers of both total guests and kids & teens. Of the 95,000 A-ROSA guests, almost 3,000 were children up to the age of 15 – an increase of around 7 per cent on both counts. Around 30 of the children successfully participated in swimming lessons on A-ROSA SENA on three different departure dates during the summer holidays. … [Read more...]
Bar Harbor hotel sues town over order to get cruise ship permit
A waterfront hotel in Bar Harbor that for years has provided docking space for cruise ship tenders that bring passengers to and from shore is taking the town to court. Golden Anchor LC, the subsidiary of Bar Harbor Resorts that owns and operates the Harborside Hotel on West Street, is fighting a mandate by the town to obtain a disembarkation permit to allow cruise ship passengers to come ashore on … [Read more...]
Aberdeen sets sail for a historic year in tourism
CruiseAberdeenshire, a partnership between Port of Aberdeen and VisitAberdeenshire, is preparing for a landmark year with nearly a 30% surge in cruise calls and the return of world-famous Tall Ships Races to the city for the first time in 28 years. Port of Aberdeen is set to host 63 cruise calls during the 2025 season, running from April to September, welcoming up to 40,000 guests. Major cruise … [Read more...]
One of the biggest river cruise companies? It’s American Cruise Lines
Here’s something that might surprise you: American Cruise Lines is emerging as one of the world’s largest river cruise operators, even if it never goes near the industry’s main battleground of Europe. Using its affiliated shipyard in Salisbury, Md., American has been turning out new vessels for the better part of a decade. The brand’s trademark red, white and blue funnels grace ships with names … [Read more...]
Marella Cruises sees ‘double digit’ trade booking growth in January
Marella Cruises has claimed January as its best sales performance month ever. Trade bookings have seen “strong double-digit” growth, while direct has also seen substantial growth, according to the Tui UK & Ireland cruise brand. The increase in trade bookings was attributed to strong relationships built with travel agent partners. Ongoing support and collaboration with the trade community has … [Read more...]
AmaWaterways and Smithsonian Journeys Announce Alliance to Offer Co-Branded River Cruises. Ships to Host Exclusive Collection of Smithsonian-crafted Cultural Experiences
AmaWaterways is proud to announce an alliance with Smithsonian Journeys, the travel program of the Smithsonian Institution and a leader in authentic and enriching small-group travel. Beginning in April 2026, select European river cruises will feature exclusive Smithsonian-crafted experiences, drawing on the Smithsonian’s 175+ year history as the world’s largest museum, education, and research … [Read more...]
Disney Will Offer More Cruises in 2026 Than Ever Before
Disney Cruise Line has announced that they will sail more itineraries in 2026 than ever before as their fleet grows to eight cruise ships. Disney’s summer cruises in 2026 will open for bookings for the cruise line’s Castaway Club members on February 10, 2025. A week later on February 17, they will open for bookings to the general public. Disney will sail cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe … [Read more...]
Historic building at Whalers Bay successfully restored after graffiti incident – Oceanwide Expeditions
In partnership with the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT), Oceanwide Expeditions has successfully restored a historic aircraft hangar at Whalers Bay on Deception Island – just one month after an incident of graffiti. This effort was made possible with the support of independent experts specializing in the removal of graffiti from historic structures. Oceanwide Expeditions played a key role in … [Read more...]
Transcend marks major milestone with keel laying ceremony
Transcend Cruises, the charter-only river cruise company, has reached a major milestone earlier this week, as the latest phase of hull construction has been reached on its first state-of-the-art, purpose-built vessel for the B2B group market. The keel laying ceremony hosted by Den Breejen Shipyard in Orsova, Romania marks this key construction phase as the company readies for the introduction of … [Read more...]
Unexpected Port Cancellation for Disney Fantasy
Cruising can be a wonderful way to visit multiple countries and experience different cultures in a single trip. Guests aboard Disney Fantasy, however, will not be visiting all the countries they’d hoped to see on an upcoming sailing in northern Europe. The 7-night sailing is departing Southampton, UK on September 1, 2025, but booked guests have now received notification of the unexpected … [Read more...]
Disney Reveals 2026 Summer Lineup Featuring New Ships
Eager fans of Disney Cruise Line will be more excited than ever now that the cruise line has revealed its plans for 2026. As the cruise line prepares to increase its fleet to eight ships, cruisers will have more ways to visit ports from Alaska to the Caribbean and from Europe to the Far East. Sure, Disney will keep fan favorites but it’s also promising a few new ports to uncover while … [Read more...]
Margaritaville at Sea Upgrades Onboard, Terminal Experiences
Margaritaville at Sea has announced several new experiences and upgrades aboard its flagship vessel, Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, sailing from the Port of Palm Beach. Besides refreshed F&B experiences, guests will enjoy new entertainment options, ports of call, and enhanced terminal processes starting late March 2025. Paradise will debut new live entertainment shows complete with new … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Line Unveils Family Vacations for Summer 2026
Disney Cruise Line is launching summer 2026 itineraries with an expanded fleet of eight ships, offering more options than ever. Travelers can enjoy various experiences, from beaches to cities, all featuring Disney’s renowned entertainment, dining, and service. Early bookings for Castaway Club members begin on February 10, 2025, with public bookings opening on February 17, 2025. Alaskan … [Read more...]
Port Everglades Is On a Record-Breaking Path for 2025
The cruise sector is booming at Florida’s Port Everglades, with first-quarter results pointing toward a record-breaking 2025. The port, located in the sun-and-fun destination of Fort Lauderdale, posted robust cruise ship and cruise guest arrivals in its first quarter, which began on October 1, 2024 and ended on December 31, 2024. Passenger arrivals grew by a very respectable 27%, from … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Line Details Summer 2026 Schedule
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 Appeared first on: … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Adding The HISTORY Channel Shore Excursions
Holland America Line and The HISTORY Channel have announced a new partnership that will offer historically focused itineraries and immersive shore excursions. Photo: Holland America Line These new shore excursions will be available on several itineraries. They include a seven-day Marvels of Pompei, seven day Norwegian Fjords, and a 14-day Arctic and Northern Lights sailings. Several Eastern … [Read more...]
Carnival Offers Drink Package Few Cruisers Know About
Carnival Cruise Line’s drink packages are well known – the Cheers! alcoholic package, an all-inclusive package as well as the Bottomless Bubbles soda package. But the cruise line also offers a unique option that many guests want, but few know already exists. Enjoying a coffee on a private balcony, while strolling around the deck in the morning, or to wake up before an early shore tour is a … [Read more...]
I cruised almost the same itinerary on two old Royal Caribbean cruise ships, and there was a clear winner
I went on two different cruise ships that sailed to Mexico, and the experience was remarkably different on each.Royal Caribbean has almost 30 ships in its fleet, and they're far from carbon copies of each other.In the last two months, I went on Voyager of the Seas and Enchantment of the Seas and these are both cruise ships that started cruising before the turn of the century.While they're only two … [Read more...]
No Crowds & Spring Weather: Vibrant California Beach Town Is The Perfect February Escape
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This Is The South’s Most Underrated Coastal Getaway For 2025
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This Lesser Known Caribbean Destination Is Breaking All Time Tourism Records
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The Secret to Becoming a Cruise Director – Insider Tips You NEED to Know!
Are you curious about ventriloquism and life aboard a cruise ship?Check out our latest interview with Gary Hunter, a talented ventriloquist and cruise director for Carnival Cruise Line!In this interview, Gary shares his journey in ventriloquism and offers a glimpse into what it’s like to direct entertainment on a cruise ship. He discusses the skills needed for his craft, the challenges of … [Read more...]
Pan Am Invites Name Suggestions for New Clipper
Pan Am is inviting aviation enthusiasts to help name its first Clipper in many years. The newly named aircraft will launch a private chartered jet experience along the historic Southern and Northern Transatlantic Routes, departing from JFK in June 2025. This 12-day journey, starting June 16, is limited to 50 guests and features a Boeing 757 with all Business Class lie-flat seating. Travelers will … [Read more...]