We interpret current cruise line news, breaking down the stories and what they mean to consumers.
Princess Cruises has announced its most expansive and diverse Caribbean and Panama Canal program for the 2027-2028 season, featuring 187 departures on nine ships, including the new Star Princess and Sun Princess. This enhanced deployment covers 31 destinations, including 22 Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line made its first official call to Ocho Rios, Jamaica on Wednesday, as Carnival Sunrise guests were welcomed to the island by local officials and community partners as cruise tourism begins its recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa. While Read More …
Holland America Line announced the creation of a new, exclusive tulip variety in a tribute to its Dutch heritage and maritime legacy, which began with the company’s founding in Rotterdam in 1873. This flower is intended to be a living Read More …
Panamá offers one of the most concentrated collections of UNESCO World Heritage sites near Panama City, highlighted by the newly recognized Colonial Transisthmian Route, which was inscribed in 2025. This designation connects three previously recognized heritage sites, tracing a historic Read More …
Princess Cruises will celebrate the new year by featuring a spectacular, larger-than-life floral replica of its newest ship, the Star Princess, in the Rose Parade on January 1, 2026, in Pasadena, California. The float is designed to showcase the awe Read More …
Princess Cruises has launched its annual holiday promotion, dubbed “Blue Friday,” offering several tiers of deals designed to provide significant savings on global itineraries. The limited-time offer features two distinct booking windows with varying benefits. The first phase of the Read More …
Holland America Line (HAL) has initiated an exclusive Black Friday presale event, offering travelers early access to significant cruise deals. Guests who sign up on the Holland America website receive a code allowing them to book preferred itineraries between November Read More …
The Dominican Navy and local authorities are currently investigating the sinking of a tour catamaran in Samana Bay on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The vessel, identified as the 40-foot Boca de Yuma, sank rapidly in minutes after suffering an “internal Read More …
Crystal, the luxury cruise line, has announced a major fundraising campaign to support cancer research at the James P. Allison Institute at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. This collaboration unites luxury travel with pioneering science to advance Read More …