We interpret current cruise line news, breaking down the stories and what they mean to consumers.
Holland America Line is significantly boosting its Northern Europe cruise offerings for 2027 by adding a third ship, Zuiderdam, to the region. This expansion caters to the high demand from guests eager to explore Scandinavia, Greenland, the Baltics, and the Read More …
As the peak 2025 summer travel season nears, European travelers face significant potential disruptions due to widespread industrial action across several key countries, including France, Italy, the UK, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Strikes are anticipated from a broad spectrum of Read More …
Cunard has unveiled an extensive new program of 195 voyages across its iconic fleet, scheduled from April 2027 to January 2028. This ambitious lineup will take guests to 115 destinations in 32 countries and includes visits to 93 UNESCO World Read More …
Costa Cruises has launched a “Spring Sale” promotion for North American residents, offering a complimentary upgrade to its “Cruise Plus Drinks” package on select eight-day Caribbean sailings aboard Costa Fascinosa and Costa Pacifica. This limited-time deal means guests receive an Read More …
A wave of “overtourism” is sweeping through popular Southern European destinations like Spain, Greece, France, Italy, and Portugal in 2025, leading to strained local resources, soaring living costs for residents, and significant community resistance. In response, these nations are implementing Read More …
The U.S. Department of State has recently issued a series of new or updated travel advisories for several countries, including notable destinations like Brazil and Jamaica, which have now joined nations such as France, India, the Netherlands, the UAE, the Read More …
The Dyrt, the only camping app that has it all — state and national park campgrounds, RV parks, glamping, and free campsites, along with millions of user-generated campground reviews — has found that pickleball courts were the top amenity added Read More …
Celebrity Cruises is making its classic Solstice Series ships new again. The brand is investing more than $250 million to modernize these best-in-class ships, starting with Celebrity Solstice in 2026. Guests can look forward to eight new experiences, including four new-to-sea spaces, and many Read More …
German citizens are set to benefit from expanded and streamlined visa-free travel opportunities across several key regions in Asia, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, and South America during the latter half of 2025. This enhanced access, facilitated by Germany’s Read More …