MSC Cruises has announced its ambitious plans for the 2025 summer season in North America, featuring some of its most innovative ships, including the MSC Meraviglia, MSC Seascape, MSC Seashore, and the new flagship, MSC World America. These vessels will embark from key ports such as New York City, Miami, and Port Canaveral, setting course [...]
Amsterdam has taken a bold step to address its overtourism issue by announcing significant reductions in the number of river cruises allowed into the city. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to manage the influx of tourists, which has surged following the global tourism halt caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, approximately [...]
Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society have proudly announced the selection of 35 educators for the 2024 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship. These educators, hailing from 20 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, will embark on global expeditions to some of the world’s most remote and environmentally significant locations including Antarctica, Patagonia, Alaska, the Arctic, and [...]
Holland America Line is elevating its Alaska cruise offerings with the introduction of "Glacier Day," a new feature within its "We Love Alaska" onboard experience set to debut in the 2024 season. This enhancement coincides with the commencement of cruises starting April 27 from Vancouver and May 4 from Seattle, promising guests a deeper connection [...]
Carnival Cruise Line has recently taken firm action to halt unauthorized activities aboard its ships, a move that has sparked frustration among some passengers and led to allegations on social media of the company being driven by profit motives. The cruise operator's decision to enforce stricter rules against certain on-board behaviors comes as part of [...]
Windstar Cruises, renowned for its intimate small-ship voyages, has announced the addition of two new all-suite vessels to its fleet, named Star Seeker and Star Explorer. Scheduled to debut in 2025 and 2026 respectively, these ships are poised to enhance the luxury cruising experience with their all-suite accommodations and innovative designs. The introduction of Star [...]
Travel + Leisure has officially released its much-anticipated 2024 It List, spotlighting the best new cruise ships that debuted in 2023. This list celebrates the most innovative and exciting additions to the world of cruising, offering travelers unique experiences, luxurious amenities, and advanced environmental technologies. The featured ships have set new standards in the cruise [...]
Once their voyaging days are over, cruise ships often find themselves heading to vast ship graveyards, where their massive hulls meet different fates. The process of retiring a cruise ship is not merely about docking it indefinitely; it involves a complex and often environmentally sensitive operation to recycle or repurpose these maritime behemoths. When a [...]
Norwegian Cruise Line is gearing up to launch an exceptional new addition to its fleet in 2025—the Norwegian Aqua. This state-of-the-art ship is set to redefine onboard entertainment and dining with its innovative amenities, including a hybrid roller coaster water slide, a glow-in-the-dark basketball court, and the company's first all-vegetarian restaurant. The Norwegian Aqua promises [...]
Carnival Cruise Line is introducing a series of enhancements to its travel advisor booking platform, GoCCL Navigator, aimed at improving efficiency and the overall booking experience. The updates, unveiled today, are designed to streamline the cruise booking process through a user-friendly interface and additional functionalities that assist travel advisors in serving their clients more effectively. [...]
Princess Cruises is redefining onboard dining experiences by revising the dining structure across its entire fleet to provide guests with enhanced flexibility and choice. The cruise line now offers three distinct table service options: Traditional, Reservable, and Walk-in Anytime dining, along with the traditional room service for anytime meals. Each ship within the fleet will [...]
A crew member from the Holland America Line cruise ship, Rotterdam, is currently missing after apparently going overboard intentionally during the final leg of a six-night Caribbean cruise. The incident occurred as the ship was navigating east along the Florida Keys. The situation came to light early Saturday morning when the ship docked at Fort [...]
