Following a large-scale U.S. military strike in Venezuela on January 3, 2026, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, Canadian tourists are expressing growing anxiety about travel to nearby Caribbean destinations. The “ABC islands”—Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao—are particularly Read More …
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled a new series of cultural programs for the Celebrity Xcel during its inaugural European season in summer 2026. These offerings are centered in a transformative venue called The Bazaar, which utilizes three-story LED screens and spatial Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line has announced its 2027/2028 West Coast sailing season, featuring the Carnival Radiance operating out of Long Beach, California. This new schedule, running from May 2027 through April 2028, focuses on popular short-duration itineraries to Baja Mexico and Read More …
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has officially opened bookings for its newest and largest vessel, the Norwegian Aura, which is scheduled to begin service in May 2027. Measuring approximately 1,130 feet in length and weighing 169,000 gross tons, the ship represents Read More …
Holland America Line has introduced more than 150 new shore excursions through two curated collections: “Meet the Maker” and “Community Connections.” These programs are designed to provide travelers with deep, authentic engagement by moving beyond standard sightseeing. According to Carole Read More …
Antigua Cruise Port reached a significant operational milestone on December 23, 2025, when it successfully hosted over 12,000 guests across five separate vessels in St. John’s. The lineup of visiting ships included the Marella Discovery 2, Valiant Lady, Celebrity Eclipse, Read More …
Riverside Luxury Cruises has announced that 2025 was a defining year for the company, marked by significant financial growth and increased industry recognition. In a recent statement, the European river cruise line reported that its sales figures doubled year-over-year from Read More …
The Disney Adventure, now the largest vessel in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, has officially departed Bremerhaven, Germany, to begin a complex repositioning voyage to its future homeport in Singapore. The 208,000-gross-ton ship is currently crossing the Atlantic toward Freeport, Read More …
Princess Cruises has announced a significant expansion of its Northern Europe itinerary for the 2027 season, positioning itself as a leader in North American cruise lines visiting the region. Scheduled to go on sale January 13, 2026, the program features Read More …