Our take on current news stories that concern cruises travelers as well as suggested sources of cruise information
Oceania Cruises has officially unveiled the inaugural season itineraries for Oceania Sonata, the first vessel in its new Sonata Class. Debuting in August 2027, the ship will accommodate 1,390 guests and feature a high staff-to-guest ratio, with 855 crew members. Read More …
Royal Caribbean has officially commenced construction on its fifth Icon Class vessel, marking a significant expansion of its record-breaking ship lineup. The milestone was celebrated on January 20, 2026, with a traditional steel-cutting ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Read More …
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has entered its 50th year of operation, marking the milestone with a significant “Golden Anniversary” sale and a period of strategic fleet expansion. To celebrate five decades since its founding in 1976, the luxury river cruise Read More …
A recent drone video of the MSC World Europa has sparked a significant debate on social media regarding the environmental consequences of the modern cruise industry. Shared within the r/Anticonsumption Reddit community, the footage highlights the immense scale of the Read More …
StarVista LIVE, a prominent producer of luxury themed music cruises, will celebrate its 75th voyage in 2026. Since its inception in 2010 with the Malt Shop Memories Cruise, the company has established itself as a leader in experiential travel, hosting Read More …
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched a new advertising campaign that explicitly embraces the evolving nature of the cruise industry, moving away from traditional formality toward modern flexibility. The campaign centers on the tagline “It’s Different Out Here” and reinforces Read More …
Viking has launched its 2026 Viking Savings Event, a significant promotional campaign tailored for North American travelers looking to book river, ocean, and expedition cruises through 2028. This limited-time event, which runs from January 1 to January 31, 2026, offers Read More …
A recent voyage aboard the Holland America Line cruise ship Rotterdam was impacted by a health incident involving gastrointestinal illness. The vessel, which departed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 28, returned to port on Friday following reports of a Read More …
Oceania Cruises has officially announced a significant shift in its passenger eligibility policy, declaring that it will become an adults-only cruise line. Effective January 2026, the Miami-based luxury operator will restrict access across its entire fleet of eight ships to Read More …