Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas Floats Out, Debuting in 2024
Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Star of the Seas, was recently floated out of the Meyer Turku shipyard, marking its first contact with water.
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Silversea to Build Hotel in Chile for Antarctica Travelers
Silversea Cruises announces plans to build a luxury hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, to enhance the experience for guests exploring Antarctica.
Carnival Welcomes 7 Millionth Guest from Port of New Orleans
Carnival reaches major milestone, welcoming more than seven million guests from the Port of New Orleans since it began year-round service in 1994
Carnival Corp's Growth Momentum Strong Heading into 2025
Carnival Corporation CEO, Josh Weinstein, emphasized the company's strong momentum during its third-quarter earnings call on Monday morning.
Celebrity Cruises Reveals Exciting 2026-27 European Deployment
Celebrity Cruises has revealed its 2026-27 itineraries, with the highlight being a summer season in Europe for the newly launched Celebrity Xcel.
Carnival's Limited Ship Orders to Boost Demand Over Capacity
During the company's third-quarter earnings call, Carnival CEO Josh Weinstein discussed the company's future restrained shipbuilding plans.
San Diego Launches 2024-25 Cruise Season with Holland America
The Port of San Diego has officially begun its 2024-25 cruise season, continuing its long-standing partnership with Holland America Line.
Icon of the Seas Undergoes Repairs, Prepares for Next Sailing
Royal Caribbean International's 2023-built Icon of the Seas is currently at the Grand Bahama Shipyard for necessary repairs.
AIDAprima Celebrates 150th Visit to Rotterdam Setting New Record
On September 30 the AIDAprima marked its 150th arrival in Rotterdam, making it the most frequent cruise visitor to the city over the last 8 years
Villa Vie's Odyssey Sets Sail After Lengthy Delay in Belfast
Roughly 100 guests boarded Villa Vie's Odyssey, following a nearly five-month postponement to the residential cruise line’s inaugural voyage.
Ambassador Teams with Prima for Crafting-Themed Cruise
Ambassador Cruise Line has joined forces with Prima magazine to offer a crafting cruise experience called “Crafting at Sea,” set for April 2025.
Holland America Line Unveils Special Holiday Menus & Events
Holland America is bringing festive cheer to its fleet with themed food and drink offerings for the holiday season, according to an announcement.
Juneau Proposal to Ban Large Cruise Ships on Saturdays
Residents of Juneau are currently voting on a measure to prohibit large cruise ships from docking in the town on Saturdays.
Seabourn Launches "Connoisseur Collection" for 2025-26
Seabourn has unveiled its new "Connoisseur Collection," offering a range of culinary and premium wine experiences on most 2025-26 cruises and expeditions.
Disinfection Used by Norwegian Effective Against Monkeypox
EcoloxTech has revealed that its environmentally-friendly hypochlorous acid (HOCL) disinfection systems are effective against the monkeypox virus
Royal Caribbean Ship Delayed Due to Hurricane Helene Impact
Royal Caribbean International’s cruise ship, Serenade of the Seas, will return to Tampa two days later than planned due to Hurricane Helene.
MSC Cruises Partners with Eataly for New Dining Experience
MSC Cruises has teamed up with Eataly to bring the Italian dining experience onboard its newest ship, MSC World America, when it debuts in 2025.
Carnival Reveals Dining Options for Celebration Key Opening
Carnival has announced the dining options for its new destination, Celebration Key, which is scheduled to open in July 2025 on Grand Bahama.
Carnival Adjusts Cruise Itineraries Due to Storm Helene
Carnival has made changes to the itineraries of at least two of its ships due to the impact of Tropical Storm Helene on the Gulf of Mexico.
Carnival Expands Cruise Offerings from Galveston & Jacksonville
Carnival has announced an expansion of its cruise options from Galveston, Texas, and Jacksonville, Florida, with new itineraries available.