Ocean cruising continues to capture the imagination of travelers around the world, as evidenced by nearly 800,000 votes submitted in Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. The comprehensive survey revealed clear favorites across several distinct vessel categories, showcasing Read More …
The Port of Seattle has officially concluded its record-setting 2026 cruise season, cementing its standing as the leading Pacific Northwest gateway to Alaska and Canada. Delivering an estimated 1.2 billion dollars in regional economic impact and supporting over 5,120 local Read More …
The vibrant coastal destination of Puerto Vallarta is gearing up for an exciting new chapter in maritime tourism following an official announcement regarding a major cruise homeport expansion in Mexico. Long celebrated as a beloved port of call along the Read More …
River cruising continues its remarkable growth trajectory as Viking officially takes delivery of the Viking Rota, the company newest state-of-the-art Longship. Designed specifically to host one hundred ninety guests across ninety-five comfortable staterooms, this magnificent vessel showcases the signature Scandinavian Read More …
The cruise industry recently experienced a significant shift with the sudden closure of Alaskan Dream Cruises, a beloved small-ship operator that offered intimate wilderness voyages throughout Southeast Alaska since 2011. Known for blending boutique coastal exploration with rich Alaska Native Read More …
The global travel and cruise industry is entering an exciting era of transformation driven by rapid technological advancements and evolving consumer expectations. As artificial intelligence continues to reshape customer service and digital booking platforms, modern cruise lines are discovering innovative Read More …
Princess Cruises continues to prioritize exceptional vacation value and transparency for its cherished guests and travel advisor partners by announcing thoughtful updates to its popular onboard amenity packages and Wi-Fi offerings. Effective for sailings departing on or after October 13, Read More …
A comprehensive new environmental report from the Cruise Lines International Association highlights a striking growth trend in ship-side readiness alongside a notable infrastructure lag across global maritime hubs. While cruise lines have more than tripled their shore-power-capable vessels since 2018—reaching Read More …
PortMiami has officially shattered records by surpassing ten million cruise passenger movements in a single fiscal year, successfully reclaiming its crown as the busiest cruise port in the world. Achieving this historic milestone ahead of the fiscal year’s close, the Read More …