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New NatGeo-Lindblad Ships To Europe Rivers
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is significantly expanding its European river cruise offerings, introducing a second chartered ship in 2027 to meet demand and extend the sailing season. The company is collaborating with Transcend Cruises, chartering the ships Connect and Evolve for Read More …
Holland America Private Island Pickleball Debuts
PRESS RELEASEHolland America Line celebrated the grand opening of four pickleball courts that were added to Relax Away, Half Moon Cay, the cruise line’s private island in the Bahamas. The new courts are part of an island enhancement that also includes refurbished Read More …
Brenners Park Hotel Reopens After Stunning Renovation
The renowned Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden has officially reopened following a meticulous two-year transformation, ushering in a revitalized era of European grand hotel tradition. The project, led by Countess Bergit Douglas, focused on honoring the hotel’s 150-year heritage Read More …
Foreign Tourists Help Fund America’s National Parks
Effective January 1, 2026, the United States, under the Trump administration, is implementing a new policy that introduces a $100 surcharge for international tourists visiting 11 of the most popular U.S. National Parks. This fee is added on top of Read More …
Holland America’s Holiday Sweepstakes Is Back
Holland America Line (HAL) has launched its second annual “Great HALiday Giveaway,” a 12-day online event running from December 5 to December 16, 2025. The promotion allows participants to enter daily on the dedicated giveaway website for a chance to Read More …
MSC Grandiosa Sailing from Port Canaveral
MSC Grandiosa, an 181,000-ton vessel, arrived at Port Canaveral on December 6, 2025, to commence its schedule of week-long cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas. The ship is the second and largest MSC Cruises vessel to be homeported at the Read More …
Safety First Always As Fog Delays Cruise Ships
A dense blanket of chilly winter fog unexpectedly enveloped the west coast of Florida on Saturday, December 6, causing a major disruption at the Port of Tampa Bay. Port authorities were forced to temporarily suspend all maritime traffic through the Read More …
New York Terminal Promises Exciting Cruise Future
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) has released a comprehensive Master Plan for the modernization and redevelopment of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. This long-term strategy addresses the urgent need to replace the facility’s nearly 90-year-old infrastructure and prepare Read More …
Iconic Arabia Cruises Offer Unique Backstage Access
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled a significantly expanded shore excursion program for its new Iconic Arabia itineraries, aiming to offer guests deeper cultural engagement and more personalized experiences in the Arabian Gulf. The enhanced program will debut aboard the Celestyal Discovery Read More …