Ocean travel continues to uphold world-class public health and hygiene standards, supported by transparent oversight from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through its Vessel Sanitation Program. Conducting comprehensive, unannounced inspections twice yearly, the federal agency evaluates oceangoing vessels Read More …
The cruise industry is charting an exciting course toward 2027, with at least fourteen new oceangoing vessels scheduled to enter service and expand global fleet capacity by four percent. Adding more than twenty-seven thousand lower berths, the upcoming generation of Read More …
A sobering wildlife incident in Resurrection Bay is capturing the attention of the global maritime community, underscoring the delicate balance between expanding cruise ship tourism and marine conservation. A recent article from the Anchorage Daily News reports that a major Read More …
In a remarkable display of maritime solidarity, a luxury cruise ship diverted from its path to rescue a 74-year-old Canadian sailor stranded in the Pacific Ocean. While navigating his 29-foot sailboat, the Alice, from Hilo, Hawaii, to Vancouver, British Columbia, Read More …
A swift international response is bringing hope to patients affected by a rare hantavirus strain linked to a recent cruise ship voyage. The European Commission announced that initial doses of an experimental antiviral treatment are being dispatched to France, Spain Read More …
4 Important Topics to Know The Center for Disease Control has released its highly anticipated 2025 scores for cruise ship cleanliness, highlighting a commitment to health and hygiene across the industry. Through the Vessel Sanitation Program, the CDC conducts rigorous Read More …
4 Important Topics to Know Seabourn has announced the launch of its “Yours to Explore Event,” a premium promotion designed to provide travelers with enhanced luxury and value on over 500 itineraries. Available for bookings made through May 5, 2026, Read More …
Celestyal Discovery has returned to service following a major refit in Athens over the winter period. The ship is part of the Celestyal, a boutique line offering unmissable experiences on land and at sea, two-ship fleet. The 1,360-guest ship set sail Read More …