Holland America Honors Dutch Heritage With New Tulip

Holland America Line (HAL) has announced the creation of a new, exclusive tulip variety as a vibrant tribute to its Dutch heritage and long-standing maritime legacy, which originated in Rotterdam in 1873. The custom-cultivated flower is intended to be a Read More …

Star Princess Excites With New Ocean Medallion Features

A preview of the Star Princess, the second Sphere-class ship from Princess Cruises, was conducted during its initial three-day cruise from Port Everglades, Florida. The ship, which is now homeported in Fort Lauderdale for its winter 2025–2026 season, offers many Read More …

MSC Cruises Orders Two More World Class Ships

MSC Cruises has placed an order for two additional World-class cruise ships, increasing the total number of vessels planned for this class to eight. The seventh and eighth ships are scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031, respectively, and will Read More …

Galveston Welcomes New Cruise Ship And $156 Million Terminal

MSC Cruises has officially established a new homeport in Galveston, Texas, commencing year-round operations with the arrival of the MSC Seascape on November 7, 2025. This milestone was celebrated alongside the ribbon-cutting for the Port of Galveston’s new, state-of-the-art $\$156$ Read More …

FBI Probes Passenger Death Aboard Carnival Cruise Ship

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has initiated an investigation into the death of a passenger who was aboard the Carnival Horizon during its recent voyage. The ship, which regularly operates Caribbean itineraries, returned to Miami, Florida, on November 8, Read More …

Virgin Voyages Offers Assurance Amid Flight Cancellation Crisis

Amid severe flight disruptions caused by the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, Virgin Voyages has introduced a flexible solution to support affected cruise travelers. The cruise line has confirmed that guests who are unable to reach their departure port due to Read More …

Crystal Reveals Elegant Luxury Ship Crystal Grace

Crystal has revealed the name of its newest luxury ocean vessel, the Crystal Grace, marking the line’s first new-build ship in 25 years and the first developed under the ownership of Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group. The name “Grace” was Read More …

Holland America Floats Into Thanksgiving Day Parade

Holland America Line (HAL) is set to make its debut in the 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 27 in New York City. The cruise line will feature an Alaska-themed float intended to showcase its deep connection to Read More …

Virgin Voyages Offers Cruise Credit For Canceled Flights

Virgin Voyages has publicly announced support for passengers affected by the ongoing U.S. airline delays and cancellations stemming from the government shutdown. Recognizing that many cruisers rely on air travel to reach their departure ports, the cruise line has offered Read More …