The $1 billion Celebrity Xcel, the newest flagship of Celebrity Cruises, has commenced its inaugural voyage, establishing a new benchmark for luxury in the cruise industry. The vessel combines advanced technology with innovative hospitality, creating an experience designed to rival Read More …
Princess Cruises has initiated its annual “Come Aboard Sale” to mark the beginning of the 2026 Wave Season, offering substantial savings for upcoming cruise vacations. This promotion is scheduled to run from December 9, 2025, until February 16, 2026. Key Read More …
Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam has re-entered service following a two-week dry dock in the Bahamas, showcasing a series of upgrades and refreshed spaces for its Caribbean season. The Vista-class ship embarked from Miami on December 6, 2025, for a 17-day Read More …
Azamara Cruises has announced its 2028 World Cruise aboard the $AzamaraOnward$, an extensive 175-night itinerary that emphasizes Destination Immersion. The cruise will span six continents, 40 countries, and visit 91 ports, a combination which the cruise line states provides more Read More …
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is significantly expanding its European river cruise offerings, introducing a second chartered ship in 2027 to meet demand and extend the sailing season. The company is collaborating with Transcend Cruises, chartering the ships Connect and Evolve for Read More …
PRESS RELEASEHolland America Line celebrated the grand opening of four pickleball courts that were added to Relax Away, Half Moon Cay, the cruise line’s private island in the Bahamas. The new courts are part of an island enhancement that also includes refurbished Read More …
Holland America Line (HAL) has launched its second annual “Great HALiday Giveaway,” a 12-day online event running from December 5 to December 16, 2025. The promotion allows participants to enter daily on the dedicated giveaway website for a chance to Read More …
MSC Grandiosa, an 181,000-ton vessel, arrived at Port Canaveral on December 6, 2025, to commence its schedule of week-long cruises to the Caribbean and Bahamas. The ship is the second and largest MSC Cruises vessel to be homeported at the Read More …
A dense blanket of chilly winter fog unexpectedly enveloped the west coast of Florida on Saturday, December 6, causing a major disruption at the Port of Tampa Bay. Port authorities were forced to temporarily suspend all maritime traffic through the Read More …