We interpret current cruise line news, breaking down the stories and what they mean to consumers.
HX Expeditions achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first commercial cruise line to visit Old Harbor, a historic Alutiiq community on Alaska’s Kodiak Island. Stepping ashore from the hybrid battery-powered MS Roald Amundsen, guests experienced a authentic, community-led cultural Read More …
Planning your next getaway just became clearer and much more rewarding. Ahead of National Cheap Flight Day on August 23, online travel agency CheapOair released an insightful survey and data analysis designed to help travelers separate common booking folklore from Read More …
Star Clippers is charting an exciting course for its 2027-2028 season by adding 27 new ports of call across the Mediterranean, marking its most extensive destination expansion in years. Known for providing an authentic tall-ship sailing experience, the award-winning cruise Read More …
According to an investigative report by ABC News, public attention is turning toward working conditions, employment practices, and crew welfare aboard international cruise ships following allegations brought forward by former crew members. The report highlights personal accounts regarding long working Read More …
Transcend Cruises has officially ushered in a new era for group travel on European waterways with the launch of MS Connect, the world’s first river cruise ship designed exclusively for private charter sailings. Following a naming ceremony in Dordrecht, Netherlands, Read More …
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is taking strategic steps to elevate its high-end portfolio, positioning both Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises for sustainable success and refined traveler experiences. Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer John Chidsey, Read More …
Modern cruise ship architecture is undergoing a remarkable sustainability transformation as shipbuilders and cruise lines integrate eco-friendly technologies, smart materials, and energy-efficient systems from bow to stern. As highlighted by maritime leaders at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, designing sustainable cruise Read More …
A major evolution is taking place across high-end tourism, with high-net-worth travelers moving away from packed itineraries and rapid destination-hopping in favor of slow luxury travel. Rather than attempting to visit multiple cities during a single vacation, discerning guests choose Read More …
European river cruising is demonstrating remarkable resilience and ingenuity as operators navigate historic drought conditions and record-low water levels along iconic waterways like the Danube and Rhine rivers. While nature presents unexpected low-water challenges across select European river channels, top Read More …