Holland America Prioritizes Safety After Mild Outbreak

The cruise industry has undergone significant transformation over the past 25 years, as noted by travel writer Sarah Swain, who reflects on her experiences since her first voyage in 2001. Initially seen as an exclusive luxury for the few, cruising Read More …

Celebrating Twenty-Five Years Of Azamara Quest Excellence

Azamara Quest, a venerable vessel renowned for luxury and immersive travel, is proudly marking its 25th year of service, celebrating a rich history of maritime excellence. Built in France in 2000, this 710-guest ship has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability, Read More …

Discover Your Cruise Adventures in 3D

A groundbreaking new app, Cruise Globe, is transforming how cruise enthusiasts experience and remember their journeys. This innovative platform allows travelers to track their preferred ships in real-time on a dynamic 3D globe, offering an immersive and memorable way to Read More …

Cunard Will Join America’s 250th Birthday Party In 2026

Cunard today announced an exciting partnership with Sail4th 250, the non-profit organization overseeing celebrations in the Port of New York and New Jersey for America’s 250th anniversary next year. The collaboration will see the luxury cruise line’s flagship Queen Mary Read More …

HRH Princess Royal To Join Cunard’s Liverpool Anniversary

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will lead Cunard’s much-anticipated 185th anniversary celebrations in Liverpool on May 27, as the luxury cruise line marks 185 years of maritime heritage. The festivities will begin on May 26, when Cunard’s newest ship, Read More …

Viking Announces Float Out of Newest Egypt Ship

Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Amun—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to sail in September 2025, the Viking Amun will join Read More …

Holland America Ship Sails Off On Legendary Voyage

After recently completing a two-week dry dock in the Bahamas, Holland America Line’s  Zaandam departed Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, on its 27-day “Amazon Explorer” Legendary Voyage with several upgrades to public areas throughout the ship. The new enhancements include expansions to the ship’s library and Read More …

Windstar Cruises Kicks Off 40th Anniversary Celebration

Windstar Cruises has begun its 40th anniversary celebration with a special event in Kusadasi, Turkey, where two of its ships, the Star Legend and Wind Spirit, docked together. The celebration included an exclusive dinner at the Ephesus ruins, marking the 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 …