Love by Britto – First Artistically Inspired Dining Experience Celebrating “Love” – Debuting on Sun Princess Renowned Artist Romero Britto Joins Princess in Celebrating Love and Happiness through an Unforgettable Dining Experience Exceptional Menu Created by Chef Rudi Sodamin Complements Sensational Art and Breathtaking Views New Specialty Dining Experience Headlines Exciting … [Read more...]

If you’re new to cruising, you might be wondering whether cruise ships have room service like hotels do. The answer is yes! Not only are you able to order from room service menus during your voyage, but you’ll also pay way less than you would for most room service menu items on land (on many cruise lines it’s even free!). Let’s jump into everything you need to know about cruise ship room … [Read more...]

EMBARK ON AN EPIC SAILING AROUND THE GLOBE: MSC CRUISES OPENS SALES FOR 2026 WORLD CRUISE New 119-day itinerary will visit 47 destinations across 32 countries, for the ultimate journey around the world Overnight stays in San Francisco, Honolulu, Auckland, Sydney, Manila, Tokyo and Dubai will allow guests to immerse themselves in the rich cultures of a variety of renowned regions MSC … [Read more...]

Multi-Million Dollar Initiative Begins for Windstar Cruises’ Three Iconic Wind Class Sailing Ships Wind Class Refresh takes inspiration from the sails, the sea, and a desire to foster connections Windstar Cruises‘ sailing yachts will undergo a multi-million dollar refresh. Afficionados of Windstar Cruises’ original three classic sailing yachts – 148-guest Wind … [Read more...]

VIKING ANNOUNCES 10 ADDITIONAL RIVER SHIPS IN EUROPE New Viking Longships to be Delivered in 2025 and 2026 Viking announces it will welcome 10 additional river ships to its fleet in the coming years. To meet strong demand for European river voyages, eight of the new vessels will sail Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers. Two additional Viking Longships will … [Read more...]

I recently had the opportunity to sail Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Viva, on a special three-night christening voyage out of Miami. This was my first time experiencing the Prima Class, as I haven’t sailed sister ship Norwegian Prima. As such, my first impressions of Norwegian Viva will not only be my impressions of the ship itself, but also of the Prima class as a whole. For … [Read more...]

EXPLORA JOURNEYS UNVEILS SAILINGS FOR EXPLORA I AND II THROUGH TO APRIL 2026 Winter 2024 will see two ships in the Caribbean to support the brand’s growth in North America Newly devised journeys offer convenience and accessibility while offering experiences off the beaten track Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group, unveils sailings through April 2026 for EXPLORA … [Read more...]

Princess Cruises Brings the Ranch to the High Seas with Goodstock by Nolan Ryan New Partnership Delivers Prime Black-Angus Beef in Dining Rooms and Crown Grill Steakhouse Aboard Regal Princess Princess Cruises is pitching another exciting enhancement to its food and beverage portfolio, announcing a new partnership with legendary Hall of Fame pitcher and legendary … [Read more...]

AHOY SYDNEY: SIR RICHARD BRANSON WELCOMES VIRGIN VOYAGES TO AUSTRALIA FROM SYDNEY’S ICONIC SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE History was made as Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady arrives in Australia. Sir Richard Branson’s award-winning cruise line sailed into Sydney today ahead of the highly anticipated inaugural summer sailing season.  Resilient Lady made her grand entrance into Sydney … [Read more...]

CARNIVAL JUBILEE JOINS CARNIVAL FLEET AS AMERICA’S CRUISE LINE CONTINUES CAPACITY EXPANSION New Ship Now Sailing Home, Increasing Carnival’s Capacity from Galveston Carnival Jubilee joins the Carnival Cruise Line fleet. The cruise line welcomed this third ship in its Excel-class, during a delivery event with ship builder Meyer Werft in Bremerhaven, Germany. As the 26th Fun … [Read more...]

Celebrity Cruises received an early holiday gift this year. The cruise line’s newest ship, Celebrity Ascent, has debuted in Fort Lauderdale. This meant that we were lucky enough to get on board for a two-day preview cruise. Did this latest ship in the line’s Edge Class live up to our high expectations? Well, we are back and share all the details with our first impressions of the new Celebrity … [Read more...]

VIKING MARKS FLOAT OUT OF NEWEST OCEAN SHIP Set to Debut in December 2024, the Viking Vela Meets Water for First Time Viking marks the float out of its newest ocean ship—the 998-guest Viking Vela. This is a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Scheduled to debut in December 2024, the Viking Vela will spend her inaugural season sailing … [Read more...]

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE CHRISTENS ALL-NEW NORWEGIAN VIVA WITH A STAR-STUDDED EVENT IN MIAMI Luis Fonsi, Five-Time Latin GRAMMY® Award-Winner and Godfather to Norwegian Viva Welcomes NCL’s Newest Addition in the ‘Cruise Capital of the World’ All-Star Latin Lineup of Entertainers Come Together for a Ship-Wide Celebration Featuring Performances by Luis Fonsi, Paulina Rubio, Marcello … [Read more...]

Celebrity Cruises’ Highly Anticipated Celebrity Ascent Sets Sail with Elevated Cruise Vacation Experience Officially Named by Its Co-Godmothers – Bravo Tv’s Captain Sandy Yawn and Her Sister Michelle Dunham Setting a new standard for modern cruising and elevating the premium travel experience, Celebrity Cruises introduces its newest cruise ship. Celebrity Ascent was officially … [Read more...]

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 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 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 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...]

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 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...]

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...]

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 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 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...]

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 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 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 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 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 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...]