Holland America’s Holiday Sweepstakes Is Back

Holland America Line (HAL) has launched its second annual “Great HALiday Giveaway,” a 12-day online event running from December 5 to December 16, 2025. The promotion allows participants to enter daily on the dedicated giveaway website for a chance to Read More …

MSC Grandiosa Sailing from Port Canaveral

MSC Grandiosa, an 181,000-ton vessel, arrived at Port Canaveral on December 6, 2025, to commence its schedule of week-long cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas. The ship is the second and largest MSC Cruises vessel to be homeported at the Read More …

Safety First Always As Fog Delays Cruise Ships

A dense blanket of chilly winter fog unexpectedly enveloped the west coast of Florida on Saturday, December 6, causing a major disruption at the Port of Tampa Bay. Port authorities were forced to temporarily suspend all maritime traffic through the Read More …

New York Terminal Promises Exciting Cruise Future

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has released a comprehensive Master Plan for the modernization and redevelopment of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. This long-term strategy addresses the urgent need to replace the facility’s nearly 90-year-old infrastructure and prepare Read More …

Iconic Arabia Cruises Offer Unique Backstage Access

Celestyal Cruises has unveiled a significantly expanded shore excursion program for its new Iconic Arabia itineraries, aiming to offer guests deeper cultural engagement and more personalized experiences in the Arabian Gulf. The enhanced program will debut aboard the Celestyal Discovery Read More …

Private Enclaves Bring First Class Back To Sea

The concept of first-class travel is making a discreet comeback across the modern cruise industry, not through overt class division, but by creating private, keycard-access sanctuaries known as “ship within a ship” enclaves. This trend provides luxury travelers with the Read More …

Crystal Sails Wellness And Longevity Retreats

Crystal, the luxury cruise line, has unveiled its third annual series of “Wellness at Sea” retreat voyages aboard the Crystal Symphony, scheduled for August 2026 during National Wellness Month. The program consists of two voyages that can be booked individually Read More …

Norwegian Pearl Gets Exciting New Vibe Beach Club

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl is currently undergoing an extensive refit at the Chantiers Naval de Marseille shipyard in France, marking the continuation of the line’s fleet revitalization effort. The 2006-built ship entered dry dock on November 4, following similar Read More …

Tulsa Hosts Massive Centennial Route 66 Celebration

On the 99th birthday of Route 66, Tulsa, Oklahoma, is preparing to host the Route 66 Capital Cruise: Classic Car Centennial Parade on May 30, 2026, marking the historic road’s centennial. Registration for the event, which aims to be the Read More …