MSC World Asia Yacht Club Sets New Standard

MSC Cruises confirmed that the upcoming ship, MSC World Asia, will launch in December 2026 featuring the largest MSC Yacht Club in the company’s history. This exclusive “ship-within-a-ship” area will span over 9,900 square meters on the foredecks and offer Read More …

Modernizing Cruise Beverage Options for Travelers

Cruise lines are actively updating their drink package offerings to meet evolving guest expectations, driven partly by an increasing focus on non-alcoholic options and a desire for greater flexibility. This industry-wide transformation is seeing major cruise operators introduce new policies Read More …

Cruise Industry Advances Towards Sustainable Fuel Solutions

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) and Repsol have announced an 8-year agreement for the supply of renewable marine fuels at the Port of Barcelona. This collaboration, commencing in the 2026 European season, aims to position both companies at the Read More …

Ovation Sails Back To Asia Adventure Season

Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas has returned to Singapore to begin its new seasonal deployment for Southeast Asian itineraries, running from now through March 2026. The Quantum-class ship will offer a variety of cruises, accommodating both families and holidaymakers, Read More …

Global Cruising Navigates New Waters With Flexibility

The cruise industry is showcasing remarkable adaptability and flexibility as it navigates new waters in Asia. Recent changes involving new “special port fees” in China, which are a response to similar U.S. levies on Chinese vessels, are prompting cruise lines Read More …

Savor The Tropics: Holland America’s New Menus

Holland America Line is enhancing its Caribbean cruise experience for the 2025 to 2026 season, which runs from October to April, by integrating new regional dishes and island-inspired cocktails. This culinary expansion will be featured across all six ships exploring Read More …

Two New Edge Ships Join Celebrity Cruises Fleet

On October 23, 2025, Celebrity Cruises achieved two significant milestones for its Edge Series at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard. The company formally took delivery of its newest vessel, Celebrity Xcel, and simultaneously announced the name of the sixth ship Read More …

Dream Achieved: Viking Celebrates 100 Ships

Historic Milestone Continues Viking’s History of Connecting Curious Travelers in Every Corner of the Globe LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced the naming of its nine newest river ships—including the company’s 100th ship—during a simultaneous ceremony in Basel, Switzerland. Read More …

Royal Princess Wins (EARNS) Top Culinary Award

It wasn’t a sweepstakes, they EARNED this. The prestigious World Culinary Awards has recognized Princess Cruises’ elegant Royal Princess as the “World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship” for 2025, a significant honor that celebrates global excellence in gastronomy. This recognition is Read More …