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 …
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has officially expanded its hallmark expedition travel model onto the historic waterways of Europe. The co-brand launched its inaugural European river sailing aboard the chartered, newly constructed 120-passenger river vessel Transcend Connect, referred to simply as Connect. Read More …
Ocean travel continues to uphold world-class public health and hygiene standards, supported by transparent oversight from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through its Vessel Sanitation Program. Conducting comprehensive, unannounced inspections twice yearly, the federal agency evaluates oceangoing vessels Read More …
The cruise industry is charting an exciting course toward 2027, with at least fourteen new oceangoing vessels scheduled to enter service and expand global fleet capacity by four percent. Adding more than twenty-seven thousand lower berths, the upcoming generation of Read More …
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a bold and sophisticated upgrade across its celebrated Explorer-class fleet, purposefully reducing overall guest capacity to introduce significantly larger, more luxurious suites. Scheduled during upcoming dry dock periods in 2027 and 2028, Seven Seas Read More …
European river cruising continues to demonstrate remarkable agility and operational innovation, ensuring travelers enjoy smooth and memorable journeys even when seasonal water levels fluctuate. As unpredictable weather patterns occasionally affect major waterways like the Danube and the Rhine, leading luxury Read More …
Disney Cruise Line continues to set the benchmark for world-class maritime hospitality, with an impressive guest satisfaction milestone highlighting the exceptional dedication of its shipboard staff. During a Disney Experiences presentation at D23, Natacha Rafalski, President of Disney Signature Experiences, Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line has made history as the first cruise operator to partner with Sneaker Impact, launching a groundbreaking shoe recycling and reuse initiative across its United States fleet. This creative collaboration provides a purposeful second life for footwear left Read More …
Carnival Corporation continues to serve as a vital catalyst for economic growth across global coastal communities. Across roughly 20,700 port calls per year in 800 destinations worldwide, the arrival of each cruise ship provides an immediate infusion of commercial activity. Read More …