Seattle Celebrates Record Breaking Alaska Cruise Season

The Port of Seattle has officially concluded its record-setting 2026 cruise season, cementing its standing as the leading Pacific Northwest gateway to Alaska and Canada. Delivering an estimated 1.2 billion dollars in regional economic impact and supporting over 5,120 local Read More …

Azamara Cruises Unveils Flexible New World Voyages

Azamara Cruises is giving global travelers even more ways to explore the globe by opening bookings for two new, flexible itinerary options within its highly anticipated 2029 World Cruise Collection. Joining the previously announced 195-night flagship voyage from San Diego Read More …

Princess Cruises Launches Innovative AI Planning App

Princess Cruises is revolutionizing the modern travel landscape by becoming the first global cruise line to launch a groundbreaking, AI-powered planning application directly within ChatGPT. This innovative tool brings trusted, real-time cruise discovery and booking assistance straight to leading generative Read More …

South America Cruise Ports Offer Incredible Discoveries

Planning an ocean voyage along the Pacific coast of South America aboard Holland America Line’s Oosterdam provides an inspiring journey filled with dramatic coastal scenery, rich history, and vibrant regional cultures. A lively discussion within the Cruise Critic community explores Read More …

How The Cruise Globe Transforms Cruise Travel

The Cruise Globe is redefining the cruise vacation landscape by blending modern digital innovation with dedicated, personalized human expertise. Originally launched in February 2025 as a cruise-tracking mobile app, the platform quickly gained massive momentum, attracting over 155,000 active users Read More …

Sailing Viking: We’ve Been Modified

NOTE: This post was originally published in 2015 but the information is timely as the topic of “itinerary modifications” gets socially heated. It’s easy to look at travel plans like decisions.  Once made, we live with them.  Items on a Read More …

Costa Cruises Elevates Dining With Thoughtful Safety Measures

Costa Cruises has introduced a thoughtful new policy designed to elevate the onboard dining experience while prioritizing guest health and safety. The beloved cruise line, which operates as part of the prestigious Carnival Corporation family, has announced a nominal fee Read More …

Harmony Of The Seas Reveals Exciting Upgrades

Royal Caribbean’s beloved Harmony of the Seas has emerged from a comprehensive five-week drydock refurbishment at the Navantia shipyard in Cadiz, Spain. This massive vessel, known for its incredible passenger capacity, returns to service with an array of fresh features Read More …

Comparing Norwegian And Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines

Choosing between Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and Royal Caribbean is an exciting part of planning your next vacation. Both lines are titans of the modern cruise industry, yet they offer distinct experiences that cater to different travel styles. Norwegian Cruise Read More …