Hurricane Melissa, which rapidly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane over the weekend, is significantly impacting cruise ship itineraries in the Caribbean as it tracks northeast toward Jamaica. The powerful storm, the third Category 5 of the 2025 Atlantic season, Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line has announced its 2027/2028 deployment plans, which include the return of year-round cruises from Mobile, Alabama. Starting May 15, 2027, the Carnival Valor will homeport in Mobile, marking the first time a Conquest-class ship has sailed year-round Read More …
Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth has commenced its first season of Caribbean voyages from PortMiami, marking a new homeporting privilege for the luxury ship. This two-season residency will offer cruises ranging from 9 to 21 nights, providing travelers from North America Read More …
Disney Fantasy is currently undergoing an extensive drydock refit at the Damen Shiprepair yard in Brest, France, a project scheduled for completion on October 28, 2025. The refit involves a significant technical overhaul to enhance the ship’s efficiency. A major Read More …
The cruise industry is projected to achieve its fourth consecutive year of record passenger volume in 2026, with AAA forecasting that 21.7 million Americans will embark on an ocean cruise. This figure represents a 4.5% increase from the 20.7 million Read More …
Holland America Line is enhancing its Caribbean cruise experience for the 2025 to 2026 season, which runs from October to April, by integrating new regional dishes and island-inspired cocktails. This culinary expansion will be featured across all six ships exploring Read More …
On October 23, 2025, Celebrity Cruises achieved two significant milestones for its Edge Series at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard. The company formally took delivery of its newest vessel, Celebrity Xcel, and simultaneously announced the name of the sixth ship Read More …
Historic Milestone Continues Viking’s History of Connecting Curious Travelers in Every Corner of the Globe LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced the naming of its nine newest river ships—including the company’s 100th ship—during a simultaneous ceremony in Basel, Switzerland. Read More …
Celebrity Cruises is making proactive adjustments to its upcoming sailings on the Celebrity Apex from November 2025 to April 2026, demonstrating a strong commitment to guest safety and smooth travel experiences. In light of a heightened U.S. travel advisory for Read More …