Key Aspects: Celebrity Cruises welcomed Celebrity Xcel, the fifth ship in the line’s popular Edge class, during a handover event at France’s Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The cruise line also announced the name of its sixth ship in the class, Celebrity Xcite, as that vessel’s steel-cutting ceremony was held at the French yard the same day. Celebrity … [Read more...]
VIPorter Award Sale: Save 25% on Redemptions
Porter has quietly rolled out a VIPorter award sale with pricing 25% lower than usual on many routes. To take advantage of this promotion, simply book by November 6, 2025 and travel by April 30, 2026. The discount appears to apply on the points portion only. You still pay taxes and fees in cash. No public promo T&C has surfaced, but test searches across multiple routes and dates … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises Welcomes Celebrity Xcel and Announces Celebrity Xcite
31 Today, Celebrity Cruises took delivery of its newest ship, Celebrity Xcel, and revealed the name of its sixth Edge Series vessel, Celebrity Xcite, as construction began at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. Celebrity Xcite is scheduled to debut in 2028, continuing the brand’s evolution of premium cruising. “Celebrity Xcel represents the next bold step in our journey to … [Read more...]
Celebrity Announces Name of New Ship, Takes Delivery of Newest Build
Celebrity Cruises has officially welcomed its newest ship into the fleet with Celebrity Xcel set to take her maiden voyage next month. In addition to this news, Celebrity has also announced the name of the next Edge-class ship, coming in 2028. Celebrity Xcel has officially been delivered to Celebrity Cruises. Celebrity Xcel Delivered Celebrity Xcel was delivered to the cruise line at the … [Read more...]
Mitsui Ocean Cruises releases new 2026 Japan itineraries in North America for Mitsui Ocean Fuji
Mitsui Ocean Cruises, Japan’s premier luxury cruise brand, released 22 new 2026 itineraries onboard Mitsui Ocean Fuji offering “FUNATABI – Beautiful Encounters with Japan.” Now open for booking in North America, these sailings deliver a truly genuine cultural experience – one that only a Japanese cruise line can provide – inviting guests to connect with Japan’s people, natural wonders, and … [Read more...]
American Cruise Lines Announces Northwest National Parks Cruises for 2026
American Cruise Lines has announced brand new 15-day Northwest National Parks cruises operating roundtrip from Tacoma, Washington in September 2026. This bucket-list itinerary explores the Pacific Northwest’s parks and ports, featuring seven days of guided exploration through Mount Rainier, Olympic, and North Cascades National Parks followed by eight days cruising throughout Puget Sound, Friday … [Read more...]
Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators Target Underwater Noise. AGM Decision Sets New Environmental Focus for AECO
Members of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) gathered in Oslo today for the Annual General Meeting (AGM), a key forum for setting strategic direction, and reviewing environmental priorities, and strengthening collaboration across the Arctic expedition cruise industry. Among the key outcomes of this year’s AGM was the formal adoption of underwater noise as a new … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Group hits 3 major cruise milestones, and it proves its chairman's important lesson
Royal Caribbean hit a triple ship construction milestone across two brands in the same day, and it exemplifies the vision its chairman laid out more than 30 years ago.In Saint-Nazaire, France, Royal Caribbean Group is celebrating three major milestones: the delivery of its newest cruise ship and the steel-cutting ceremonies for two additional vessels.First, Celebrity Cruises has taken delivery of … [Read more...]
Norovirus Outbreak Hits Oceania Ship, Dozens Ill
Key Aspects: Oceania Insignia has reported a norovirus outbreak on its current 11-night Canada and New England cruise. Seventy-four passengers and one crew member are experiencing vomiting and diarrhea. This marks the 20th gastrointestinal outbreak of 2025, according to the CDC’s reporting system. A fall foliage cruise along the Canadian and New England coastline has taken … [Read more...]
Virgin Changing Itinerary Names for Cruises to the Caribbean
Virgin Voyages, the adults-only cruise line, is changing the name of their Caribbean itineraries to make them easier to understand. While the names of the itineraries will be changing, the ports and experiences on board the ship will remain the exact same. Starting today, the first three Caribbean itineraries have been renamed with 14 more changes coming through the rest of the year. The three … [Read more...]
AECO Wraps Up a Sold-Out Arctic Expedition Cruise Week
The Arctic Expedition Cruise Week, hosted by the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO), brought together industry leaders, destination representatives, local stakeholders, and government partners through three key events to advance sustainable and responsible expedition cruising in the Arctic. Fostering Local ConnectionsThe week began with a unique forum where local Arctic … [Read more...]
This Stunning Beach City Is California’s Top Winter Getaway, According To Travel Experts
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This Is The Number One Island In Mexico This Year—& It’s Just 15 Minutes From Cancun!
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The next deadly climate disaster could wipe out glacier-chasing cruise ships
It was a very early morning in August when an entire mountainside in Alaska’s Tracy Arm fjord detached and slid into the deep ocean water beneath it. The slide created a gargantuan splash – a hyper-local, but massive tsunami that ran up the opposite mountain slope, leveling everything in its path as high as the Empire State Building. It ripped evergreens out of the ground, stripped a nearby … [Read more...]
Surprising Destination Named America’s Top City To Visit In 2026 By National Geographic
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Personal Navigators: Disney Wonder 10-Night Hawaiian Cruise from Vancouver ending in Honolulu – September 23, 2025
Personal Navigators, and other details from the 10-Night Hawaiian Cruise from Vancouver ending in Honolulu. The Disney Wonder set sail from Vancouver, Canada on September 23, 2025. During this cruise, the ship was under the control of Captain Jonathan Kerr. The Cruise Director during the sailing was Matthew O’Neal. <img decoding="async" … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess Named “World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship” in 2025 World Culinary Awards
Princess Cruises revealed its elegant Royal Princess has been named World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship by the prestigious World Culinary Awards, celebrating the very best in global gastronomy. Voted on by the culinary community, industry experts and consumers from around the world, the awards celebrate and reward excellence in the culinary industry and recognizes the cruise line’s ongoing … [Read more...]
Viking Celebrates 100 Ships, Names Nine New River Ships
Viking has announced the naming of its nine newest river ships, including the company’s 100th ship, during a simultaneous ceremony in Basel, Switzerland. “We are proud to name our newest river ships and to honor the nine distinguished members of our extended Viking family serving as their godparents,” said Torstein Hagen, chairman and CEO of Viking. Of the nine new river ships, the Viking Annar, … [Read more...]
Carnival’s Adult Only Cruises: Heald Responds to Requests for More Child-Free Sailings
Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, once again took on a hot topic this morning with a Facebook post about adult-only cruises. These sailings have been wildly popular with fans of the cruise line, and apparently cruisers want more. A recent social media post from Heald responding to a fan has been racking up comments this morning. A parent of three kids already out of … [Read more...]
Scene+ Travel: Earn 5,000 Bonus Scene+ Points on Hotel Stays
Scene+ is making travel a little more rewarding this month. For a limited time, you can earn 5,000 bonus Scene+ points when you book a minimum two-night hotel stay through Scene+ Travel, powered by Expedia. Simply book between now and October 31, 2025, and complete travel by March 31, 2026 to be eligible for the 5,000 bonus Scene+ points, on top of the 3 Scene+ points per dollar spent by … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean has expanded its Royal Genie service to more ships
More Royal Caribbean ships are offering one of the best perks you can buy on a cruise.Royal Caribbean tested out offering its Royal Genie service on two of its ships earlier this summer to determine the feasibility of giving such benefits on other ships.Evidently the Royal Genie Package proved to be a good idea, because we're seeing it now on more ships.Here's what you get for the hefty cost and … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Review: Our Complete Pros and Cons Breakdown
Heidi BucoloAfter working as a physical therapist for over 15 years, Heidi turned her passion for cruising into a full-time profession. Since her first cruise back in 2007, Heidi has taken over 90 cruises with 15 different cruise lines and has become a trusted voice in the cruise community. Along with her husband, she enjoys sharing her expert cruise tips and cruise reviews across their website … [Read more...]
Holland America Line debuts island-inspired cocktails, dishes for Caribbean season
Holland America Line is expanding its culinary and beverage offerings for the 2025/26 Caribbean cruise season, introducing new regional dishes, cocktails, and culinary experiences across its fleet. Running from October 2025 to April 2026, the programme will feature on six ships sailing in the region, each incorporating menus and activities inspired by the Caribbean’s distinctive … [Read more...]
Cruise Ship Reports Norovirus Outbreak to the CDC
A cruise ship that is currently on a cruise from Montreal to Boston reported a norovirus outbreak to the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP). Oceania Cruises Insignia reported to the CDC that 11.6% of passengers have reported being ill during the current sailing. This is 74 of the 637 passengers on board. So far, only one crew member has reported getting sick during the cruise. Cruise lines are … [Read more...]
US Cruise Guest Deported From Italy for Firearm Possession
Key Aspects: A 77-year-old man from Tennessee was detained for attempting to board a cruise ship with a gun in his backpack. The prohibited item, which the man claims to have forgotten about, was found during the security screening process at the Porto Corsini Cruise Terminal in Ravenna, Italy. Authorities seized the weapon and the man was deported without getting to set … [Read more...]
Cruise 130 years back in time with HX's cabin from 1896
In 1896, at the dawn of expedition cruising, intrepid travellers set out from Norway’s mainland to the far-flung archipelago of Svalbard, which sits closer to the North Pole than Oslo.Today, the company behind that early voyage is known as HX, an industry leader in Arctic and Antarctic expedition cruising. In 2026, to mark the 130th anniversary of that initial journey, guests aboard MS Fridtjof … [Read more...]
Margaritaville at Sea Ship Alters Course to Avoid Latest Storm
Key Aspects: Margaritaville at Sea Islander is among the first cruise ships to be rerouted to avoid Tropical Storm Melissa. The calls to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and George Town, Grand Cayman, have been replaced with Belize City, Belize, and Roatan, Honduras. The tropical storm is already reaching sustained winds of up to 50 miles per hour, and is expected to strengthen into a category … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Amps Up Alaskan Adventures for 2027
Key Aspects: Royal Caribbean will once again have four ships in Alaska for 2027: Anthem, Quantum, Serenade, and Voyager of the Seas. While all four ships will offer 7-night sailings, they have unique itineraries and departures are available from Seattle, Vancouver, and Seward. Pre- and post-cruise tours can be added to both Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas sailings for even … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Announces the 4 Ships Sailing Cruises to Alaska in 2027
Royal Caribbean will have four cruise ships sailing to Alaska in 2027 with cruises starting in Seattle, Seward and Vancouver. These newly announced cruises are open for bookings for Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members. On October 23, 2025, they will open for bookings to the general public. Here is a look at Royal Caribbean’s Alaska sailings for 2027. The sailings will … [Read more...]
Personal Navigators: Disney Wonder 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver – September 8, 2025
Personal Navigators, and other details from the 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver. The Disney Wonder set sail from Vancouver, Canada on September 8, 2025. There are additional Personal Navigators from other sailings of this same itinerary for comparison. During this cruise, the ship was under the control of Captain Jonathan Kerr. The Cruise … [Read more...]
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