Royal Caribbean has officially extended the suspension of all scheduled visits to Labadee, its private destination in Haiti, through the end of December 2026. This decision follows a previous announcement that had paused stops at the island through April 2026, Read More …
A recent drone video of the MSC World Europa has sparked a significant debate on social media regarding the environmental consequences of the modern cruise industry. Shared within the r/Anticonsumption Reddit community, the footage highlights the immense scale of the Read More …
A recent voyage aboard the Holland America Line cruise ship Rotterdam was impacted by a health incident involving gastrointestinal illness. The vessel, which departed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 28, returned to port on Friday following reports of a Read More …
Oceania Cruises has officially announced a significant shift in its passenger eligibility policy, declaring that it will become an adults-only cruise line. Effective January 2026, the Miami-based luxury operator will restrict access across its entire fleet of eight ships to Read More …
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched a new advertising campaign that explicitly embraces the evolving nature of the cruise industry, moving away from traditional formality toward modern flexibility. The campaign centers on the tagline “It’s Different Out Here” and reinforces Read More …
Viking has launched its 2026 Viking Savings Event, a significant promotional campaign tailored for North American travelers looking to book river, ocean, and expedition cruises through 2028. This limited-time event, which runs from January 1 to January 31, 2026, offers Read More …
Holland America Line’s Westerdam has officially returned to service following a comprehensive two-week dry dock renovation in Singapore. The Vista-class ship welcomed guests back on January 18, 2026, for a 14-day Far East Discovery sailing, revealing a suite of structural Read More …
Windstar Cruises debuted its newest all-suite yacht, Star Seeker, with a splash at its Miami Christening Event on January 15th. Following the ceremony, Star Seeker departed on an 8-night Star Seeker Christening Sailing from Miami to San Juan, with stops in the Dominican Republic and the Read More …
A gastrointestinal illness outbreak occurred aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Radiance of the Seas shortly after it departed from Tampa, Florida, for a week-long voyage. Approximately three days into the seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary, the vessel’s sanitation program reported Read More …