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 …
Four Seasons Yachts is refining the design of its second ultra-luxury vessel, Four Seasons II, scheduled to enter service in 2028. Developed in partnership with luxury maritime operator Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, the newbuild builds upon the Read More …
European river cruising continues to demonstrate remarkable agility and operational innovation, ensuring travelers enjoy smooth and memorable journeys even when seasonal water levels fluctuate. As unpredictable weather patterns occasionally affect major waterways like the Danube and the Rhine, leading luxury Read More …
Ocean travel often requires dynamic navigation and operational adaptability to ensure smooth sailing, high guest satisfaction, and safe port operations across the Caribbean. Margaritaville at Sea has proactively introduced itinerary updates for select upcoming voyages aboard its flagship vessel, Margaritaville Read More …
Luxury cruise operator Crystal Cruises has announced a major expansion milestone by officially exercising its option with renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. This decisive step confirms the construction contract for a third new-generation oceangoing cruise ship, scheduled for delivery in 2034. Read More …
The global maritime industry is experiencing an exciting phase of evolution, as highlighted by Cruise Industry News in its newly published 2026 Cruise Ship Secondhand Market Report. This comprehensive, independently researched resource offers an in-depth year-by-year record of vessel sales, Read More …
The next decade of ocean cruising promises exciting innovations while preserving the classic elements travelers love. As the cruise industry continues its rapid evolution, several emerging trends offer a fascinating preview of how passenger experiences will transform over the coming Read More …
A captivating report by CBS News explores a fascinating, non-traditional trend transforming modern retirement as record numbers of baby boomers trade landlocked real estate for an adventurous life at sea. Rather than settling into conventional condos or traditional retirement communities, Read More …