Our take on current news stories that concern cruises travelers as well as suggested sources of cruise information
Cunard’s flagship, the Queen Mary 2, will serve as a central host for the Sail4th 250 celebration in New York Harbor on July 4, 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence. The ocean liner will be positioned to provide Read More …
The arrival of the luxury expedition vessel Viking Orion in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on October 31, 2025, represents a significant positive development for the country’s cruise tourism sector. The Norwegian-flagged ship carried 814 passengers from 15 nationalities, with the majority hailing Read More …
Cunard has proudly unveiled its extensive 2027–2028 winter program, featuring 110 new luxury itineraries across its four iconic ships. These voyages span from October 2027 through May 2028, visiting 97 destinations in 47 countries and including calls to 52 UNESCO Read More …
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has enthusiastically announced its biggest sale of the year for Black Friday, offering a spectacular 50% off all cruises and the highly popular return of the enhanced Free at Sea™ package. This limited-time promotion, available across Read More …
Princess Cruises’ newest Royal-Class ship, Discovery Princess, made a spectacular maiden call to Singapore on October 28, 2025. The ship immediately embarked on an exciting five-day inaugural cruise around Malaysia, visiting Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Penang, and Langkawi before returning Read More …
Fall 2025 is highlighted as an opportune season to witness the Northern Lights and explore exceptional natural wonders across high-latitude destinations. The article reviews seven key locations, noting that the combination of manageable temperatures and dark skies creates ideal viewing Read More …
Holland America Line has unveiled its magnificent 2027–2028 South America and Antarctica cruise season, inviting travelers to unpack once and explore some of the world’s most iconic and remote destinations. Aboard the Zuiderdam and Oosterdam, guests can look forward to Read More …
The United States is proactively strengthening its travel security protocols with an exciting new regulation set to take effect on December 26, 2025. This positive development, announced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), will involve photographing all non-citizens, including Read More …
A recent study by Deluxe Holiday Homes offers fascinating insights into the costs of local transportation in some of the world’s most captivating cities, allowing travelers to budget more effectively for their urban adventures. While it highlights that European cities Read More …