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Thinking of Sailing MSC Grandiosa? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know

Ashley KosciolekAshley Kosciolek is a Pennsylvania-based travel writer who has spent more than 15 years covering the cruise industry. As a former senior editor at Tripadvisor website Cruise Critic and former senior writer with The Points Guy, Ashley has sailed on nearly 100 voyages, spanning every major cruise line and many of the smaller, lesser-known brands. Her experience runs the gamut from … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line sees surge in South African demand for new cruise itineraries

Cruising is entering a new era for South African travellers, as shifting visa rules, evolving tastes, and global accessibility inspire fresh directions for cruise holidays. A cruise holiday used to mean Alaska’s glaciers or the Mediterranean’s golden coasts, but in 2025, those horizons are expanding dramatically, and the South African cruise passenger is changing just as fast, according to … [Read more...]

Sanya – Luxury sailing yacht to serve island-hopping itineraries in Indonesia

Pacific High, a private charter boat company based on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali, recently added a new yacht to its fleet. The 36-metre (120-foot), two-masted Sanya – named after the Sanskrit for “first ray of light” – is an example of a locally-built sailing vessel type known as a phinisi. She has a wooden hull and two cabins that can accommodate up to five guests on each trip, while her … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean Reveals Revised Itinerary Following Storm Delays

Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas has been stuck in Cape Liberty, New Jersey, due to a strong coastal storm. After days of waiting, the cruise line has confirmed that the Oasis-class ship will finally set sail on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 11 a.m. EST. Unfortunately, the mega-ship will only be able to call on Perfect Day at CocoCay because of the delay – taking the … [Read more...]

The Best Walks in Daintree National Park, QLD (2025)

Your guide to the best walks in Daintree National Park, in the heart of the ancient Daintree Rainforest of Queensland! Welcome to the Daintree Rainforest. As the world’s oldest rainforest, this place is overflowing with ancient trees, thick forest canopies, crystal-clear creeks, and the sounds of wildlife. After travelling here twice in recent years, we’ve completely fallen under its spell. … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line Clarifies Evening Beverage Offering

Key Aspects: One Carnival guest is upset that hot chocolate is not available for free throughout the day on the Lido Deck. Though they didn’t realize it during their cruise on Carnival Liberty, John Heald did clarify that free hot chocolate is available after 6 p.m. Hot chocolate can also be purchased anytime from the onboard coffee shop or ordered for free from the continental breakfast … [Read more...]

‘This Is Just One Cruise’: Carnival Unveils the Lost-and-Found Pileup

Key Aspects: John Heald has shared a rare behind-the-scenes look at the processing of lost items onboard Carnival Conquest on debarkation day. Popular items left onboard include sunglasses, jewelry, clothing, toys, shoes, water bottles, and much more. The process to reunite a guest with their lost items can take several weeks, depending on the ship’s individual sailing schedule and … [Read more...]

Disney Wonder will Host the TCM Classic Cruise in 2026 Sailing from San Diego

Today, on the heels of a fully sold-out cruise in 2025, the TCM announced the 2026 TCM Classic Cruise will set sail from October 13-18, 2026, aboard the Disney Wonder. Next year’s 5-night voyage is scheduled to sail the following itinerary: Tuesday October 13, 2026 – San Diego, California Wednesday October 14, 2026 – At Sea Thursday October 15, 2026 – Catalina Island, … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean has the best entertainment in the industry — and it's not even close

I recently returned from a cruise aboard Wonder of the Seas when I had a sudden realization: Royal Caribbean has the best entertainment in the cruise industry and the competition isn’t even close.I've cruised with multiple cruise lines over the last few years, including brand-new ships from competitors like Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line. Even while watching their top-tier … [Read more...]

City sees a tiny drop in cruise ships this year

The city may have seen a slight drop in cruise ships this year, but Paul Pepe, the manager of Tourism Thunder Bay, is hopeful for a future turnaround. The city’s cruise ship season saw a small drop in port calls this year, according to Paul Pepe, manager of Tourism Thunder Bay. Pepe told Dougall Media there were “13 port visits from four different ships”, including a new company, Victory Cruise … [Read more...]

CLIA’s annual cruise month features new ships, itineraries, and experiences

New ships, itineraries and a wealth of new experiences have made river cruising one of the most innovative areas in travel, setting the tone for CLIA’s annual Cruise Month Campaign. As the second of Cruise Month’s weekly themes, River Cruising will take the focus this week in CLIA’s expanded program of social media activity, digital advertising, educational opportunities and other initiatives … [Read more...]

Oceania Cruises® Unveils Food & Wine Best New Chefs Alumni Selected as Godparents of Oceania Allura™

Oceania Cruises today announced Food & Wine’s acclaimed Best New Chefs franchise will serve as the official godparent of the line’s newest ship, Oceania Allura, which debuted in July 2025 and will be christened in Miami on November 13. This historic collaboration marks the first time the prestigious godparent title has been bestowed upon a culinary brand rather than an individual, … [Read more...]

Disney Wonder VoluntEARS Support Communities Around Alaska in 2025

During the Disney Wonder’s 2025 Alaska cruise season, Disney Cruise Line crew members shared a little extra magic with the communities of Southeast Alaska as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in the places the cruise line visits around the world. Cast members and crew members from the Disney Wonder visited the ports of Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan recently to … [Read more...]

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Announces New Entertainment Partnership With RWS Global

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled exciting plans to further elevate its onboard entertainment offering through a new partnership with global entertainment leaders, RWS Global. By actively listening to guests’ verbal and written feedback, Fred. Olsen is evolving its entertainment programme to better reflect what guests want and expect. This partnership is a direct result of that … [Read more...]

I’ve Been on 30 Cruises. There are 6 Things I NEVER Sail Without

After taking 30 cruises, you learn a thing or two about what to leave an home… and what you can’t leave home without.  As a veteran of 30 cruises, there are some things I never leave home without, including the lightweight backpack you see on my arm here. Truth is that packing for a cruise is a bit different than any other vacation. Where else do you have to pack for all sorts of … [Read more...]

Thousands of Cruise Passengers Delayed in New York as Nor’easter Batters Northeast

Key Aspects: Cruise departures from New York-area ports are on hold as a powerful nor’easter brings unsafe marine conditions and pilotage services are temporarily suspended. Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, and two German cruise line ships remain docked until October 14, 2025. Port cancellations have been revealed, with ships updating passengers as they receive … [Read more...]

Crystal Announces Key Dates For First New Build

Crystal announced today two key milestone dates in the construction of the first new ship scheduled for delivery in May 2028. This is the first new build for the brand in 25 years and under the ownership of Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group. The ship’s steel cutting will take place in May 2026, with the keel laying occurring in December 2026, officially commencing the next chapter in Crystal’s … [Read more...]

Costa Cruises Reorganizes Shore Excursions into Four New Categories

Costa Cruises has introduced a redesigned shore excursion program, the company announced in a press release. According to the brand, the new offerings will include Land Destination categories designed to meet and inspire a variety of travel preferences. Costa explained that all of its tours will now fall into one of four collections: See It All, Icons, Fun for Family or Extraordinary.“From … [Read more...]

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and RWS Global to enhance entertainment across fleet

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a new partnership with global entertainment company RWS Global to refresh and expand its onboard entertainment programme.  The collaboration marks a significant development in the cruise line’s approach to guest experiences, introducing a broader range of performances and activities shaped by direct passenger feedback. The partnership will … [Read more...]

Ponant Explorations Group announces the appointment of Benoît-Etienne Domenget as Group CEO

Benoît-Etienne Domenget is appointed as Group CEO, effective November 3, 2025. He takes over from Hervé Gastinel, who is leaving the Group to pursue new professional projects. With 25 years of experience in hospitality, luxury, travel, and tourism, Benoît-Etienne Domenget will have the mission to further drive the Group’s continued international development and further strengthen its hallmark of … [Read more...]

Oceanwide Expeditions completes two major vessel upgrades on m/v Ortelius

Oceanwide Expeditions, veteran polar operator and leader in the expedition cruise industry, has completed two significant maintenance and upgrade projects on m/v Ortelius, improving operational vessel speed and increasing fuel efficiency. The fitting of new propeller blades and hull blasting forms part of an ongoing investment into the expedition fleet as part of a broader ESG & … [Read more...]

Why You Should Always Opt In to Carnival Cruise Line Text Alerts

Key Aspects: Carnival’s text alerts are a great way to stay informed on your sailing and make sure you don’t miss important updates from the cruise line. This is especially important during the Atlantic Hurricane Season, but delays, changes, and cancellations can and do occur year-round. Guests with US mobile numbers can sign up for this feature during Carnival’s online-check in … [Read more...]

Go Behind the Scenes: Brilliant Lady’s Magical NYC

[embedded content] Brilliant Lady’s NYC debut was a full-on Manhattan mic-drop moment Ahead of Brilliant Lady’s highly anticipated Miami MerMaiden Voyage later this week, Virgin Voyages want to take you behind the scenes of the unforgettable magic Virgin Voyages created in New York City. Sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how this once-in-a-lifetime performance came to life. From the laughter … [Read more...]

Travelers Can Fly Nonstop To Puerto Rico From This U.S. City For The First Time Ever

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This Trendy Caribbean Island Is Setting All Time Tourism Records In 2025

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Americans Can Fly To Cancun From This US City For The First Time In 4 Years

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