Carnival Restores Year-Round Cruising In Alabama Homeport

Carnival Cruise Line has announced its 2027/2028 deployment plans, which include the return of year-round cruises from Mobile, Alabama. Starting May 15, 2027, the Carnival Valor will homeport in Mobile, marking the first time a Conquest-class ship has sailed year-round Read More …

Ship & Play Elevates Cruise Travel With Seamless Luggage Service

A wonderful new era of effortless cruise travel has arrived as Ship&Play, a trusted leader in luxury luggage shipping, proudly announces groundbreaking partnerships with Azamara Cruises, Emerald Cruises & Tours, and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. This exciting collaboration is Read More …

Modernization For A More Efficient Disney Fantasy

Disney Fantasy is currently undergoing an extensive drydock refit at the Damen Shiprepair yard in Brest, France, a project scheduled for completion on October 28, 2025. The refit involves a significant technical overhaul to enhance the ship’s efficiency. A major Read More …

Cruising to New Record Highs in 2026

The cruise industry is projected to achieve its fourth consecutive year of record passenger volume in 2026, with AAA forecasting that 21.7 million Americans will embark on an ocean cruise. This figure represents a 4.5% increase from the 20.7 million Read More …

Global Ocean Cruising Sees Significant Growth Ahead

The ocean cruising sector is experiencing unprecedented growth and innovation, signaling a bright future for travelers worldwide. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is championing this optimistic outlook, recently launching its Cruise Month campaign across Australia and New Zealand, with Read More …

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 …

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 …

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 …