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 …
The cruise industry is navigating a period of dynamic expansion and strategic evolution as it heads into 2026. Goldman Sachs’ analysis highlights a landscape where increased capacity in the Caribbean serves as a testament to the sector’s enduring popularity. While 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 …
Virgin Voyages is generating significant buzz in the travel world by introducing an expansive status match program designed to reward frequent travelers instantly. Tapping into the current desire for better loyalty value, the cruise line is offering travelers a solution Read More …
Alaska is set to experience a vibrant renewal in its tourism sector as major cruise lines prepare to debut or return to the region in 2026. Virgin Voyages led the charge by designing its new ship, the Brilliant Lady, specifically Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line secured four significant victories at the 2025 Travel Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting its performance across several key areas of the cruise industry. The company was notably recognized as the Best Domestic Cruise Line for the tenth 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 …
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 …