The year 2026 is projected to see a record number of Americans cruising, and the market is responding with seven major new cruise ship launches across various brands, ranging from large-scale contemporary vessels to luxury yachts. These new ships will Read More …
While favorite Port Canaveral is the busiest and most engaging cruise port in the world, PortMiami recently established a new single-day record for passenger volume and ship traffic. The milestone was achieved on Sunday, November 30, 2025, when the port Read More …
Royal Caribbean International officially inaugurated its new Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The destination is scheduled to welcome its first guests starting December 23, 2025, marking the successful completion of a significant Read More …
Royal Caribbean International has announced the temporary closure of select waterslides across a few of its ships. This decision is the result of a comprehensive safety review aimed at enhancing passenger protection and ensuring long-term structural durability. The cruise line’s Read More …
Virgin Voyages ships are specifically designed to counteract the common perception of overcrowding in the cruise industry, aiming instead for the feeling of a floating boutique resort. This sense of spaciousness is achieved through several deliberate design choices, including a Read More …
A 69-year-old German male guest on Holland America Line’s Westerdam sustained a serious injury following a fall on a staircase during a 27-night Far East cruise. The incident occurred in the early hours of December 11, 2025, approximately 32 nautical Read More …
We just love Princess Cruises for so many reasons. Our “kids”, now in their 40’s, pretty much grew up on Princess cruise ships so we have history to consider. The current “Premiere” package is exactly what we always wanted on Read More …
The incident in question occurred aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas during a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise that had departed from Miami on December 6, 2025. The core of the event involved a male guest initiating a physical altercation Read More …
The $1 billion Celebrity Xcel, the newest flagship of Celebrity Cruises, has commenced its inaugural voyage, establishing a new benchmark for luxury in the cruise industry. The vessel combines advanced technology with innovative hospitality, creating an experience designed to rival Read More …