Holland America Line’s 2026 Grand World Voyage Refreshed to Include Further Exploration of Asia, Central America

Adjusted route avoids Red Sea; added ports in eight countries and Panama Canal transit highlight changes to now 133-day voyage. Holland America Line, long known as a leader in destination-rich longer cruises, announced today updates to its 2026 Grand World Read More …

Windstar Partners With Latin Recording Academy

Miami-based, small-ship cruise line Windstar Cruises is thrilled to sign with The Latin Recording Academy–as the presenting sponsor of The Latin Academy’s 2024 and 2025 Special Awards Presentation during Latin GRAMMY® Week. The new partnership adds to the line’s ongoing dedication to the Read More …

Princess Earns Readers Choice Award

Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Princess Cruises, and its newest ship, Sun Princess, recognized as the #1 in Mega Cruise in the United States. In addition to this top honor, Princess Cruises also ranked fifth in the Large Read More …

See Who Won: Cunard Award for Vision, Courage, and Creativity

The Eighth Annual Samuel Cunard Prize for Vision, Courage, and Creativity was awarded to Blair McKeil on Wednesday, September 25, onboard Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2. To celebrate this honor, McKeil was joined by local dignitaries, leaders from the maritime community, and officers Read More …

My Viking Journey: Itinerary Disrupted, And We’re OK With That

NOTE: This post was originally published in 2013 but the information is timely as the topic of “itinerary modifications” gets heated. One of the best parts of any cruise experience is knowing that we travel from place to place in Read More …

Groundbreaking Pet Facilities Take Shape for Storylines’ Private Residential Ship

Dr. John Giannone, Storylines’ future onboard veterinarian, and his partner Dr. Jane Frederick recently visited Brodosplit Shipyard in Split, Croatia, to collaborate on the design of the pet spaces onboard the ship MV Narrative, the only vessel in the world to Read More …

Princess Brings Japan To 2026 Cruise Season

The scenic island nation of Japan continues to be a hot destination for tourists who are inspired by architecture, local cuisine and natural landscapes, and this trend is expected to extend into 2026. Today, Princess Cruises – recognized as the Read More …

Save $$: Windstar Savings For Fall Travel

For travelers seeking spontaneity and adventure this fall, Windstar Cruises, leader in small ship luxury cruising, is sharing its top sailing destinations and savings to take advantage of for the new season. Whether it’s a vacation to chase the warmth of Read More …

Azamara September Flash Sale Is Live

Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences, has announced an upcoming flash sale for September. The sale, which is available now through September 13, will offer travelers a discount of up to $2,000 on the total stateroom Read More …