Crystal Spearheads NextGen Ultra Luxury Cruising

Ultra-luxury ocean travel is entering an inspiring new chapter as Crystal charts an ambitious course under the ownership of Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group. In a featured discussion on the Cruise Corner Podcast by Cruise Trade News, Luke Smith, Vice Read More …

How The Cruise Globe Transforms Cruise Travel

The Cruise Globe is redefining the cruise vacation landscape by blending modern digital innovation with dedicated, personalized human expertise. Originally launched in February 2025 as a cruise-tracking mobile app, the platform quickly gained massive momentum, attracting over 155,000 active users Read More …

Sailing Viking: We’ve Been Modified

NOTE: This post was originally published in 2015 but the information is timely as the topic of “itinerary modifications” gets socially heated. It’s easy to look at travel plans like decisions.  Once made, we live with them.  Items on a Read More …

Navigating Your First Caribbean Cruise Adventure

Finding the right ship is the secret to a successful first Caribbean cruise. We consistently suggest that new cruisers prioritize large, modern vessels—specifically those operated by major lines like Royal Caribbean or Carnival—because they offer an unmatched variety of onboard Read More …

Virgin Voyages Celebrates Successful Sitka Alaska Arrival

Virgin Voyages has achieved a new milestone in its expansion by making its inaugural call at Sitka, Alaska. The brand’s newest ship, Brilliant Lady, received a warm welcome from local representatives, including members of the City of Sitka and the Read More …

Understanding Public Health On Modern Cruise Ships

Managing public health on cruise ships is a critical focus for global travel authorities, especially as the industry continues to navigate the complexities of managing infectious disease outbreaks. Recent reports concerning the MV Hondius and other vessels have drawn attention Read More …

Essential Safety Updates For Your Mediterranean Cruise

Celestyal Cruises has officially cancelled the scheduled departures of two vessels, Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery, both of which were set to begin new itineraries on March 2, 2026. This decision comes in response to the rapidly evolving security situation Read More …

Azamara Launches Dedicated Hotline

Azamara Cruises, the distinguished leader in small-ship, Destination Immersion® experiences, has enthusiastically launched its new “Anything Azamara” hotline, a dedicated support line exclusively for travel advisors. This proactive initiative is a direct result of recent trade survey feedback and is Read More …

Small Ship Mediterranean Cruises Offer Affordable Intimacy

Small, 50-passenger ships are presenting an alternative for exploring the Mediterranean, focusing on affordability and intimate travel. This option is described as being approximately 70% less expensive than larger luxury cruises while providing access to secluded locations. It aims to Read More …