Today’s cruise industry is sailing away from the dated era of transactional loyalty. In today’s travel landscape, guests are no longer satisfied with merely accumulating points or receiving minor cabin upgrades based on a punch-card system. Instead, travelers seek a Read More …
The Coral Adventurer, an Australian expedition cruise ship, ran aground on a coral reef off the eastern coast of Papua New Guinea early on Saturday, December 27, 2025. The vessel was carrying 80 passengers and 44 crew members at the Read More …
Margaritaville at Sea has announced its 2026 Wave Season promotion, marking the company’s most significant discount event to date. The sale features cruise fare reductions of up to 60 percent, with some Bahamas sailings starting at 59 dollars per person Read More …
Holland America Line is celebrating the arrival of Wave Season by introducing its most comprehensive promotion of the year, titled Start Your Journey. This expansive offer applies to more than 500 itineraries across the globe, including popular destinations such as Read More …
The cruise industry is currently undergoing an exciting evolution that offers passengers more choices than ever before. While cruising has long been celebrated for its inclusive and egalitarian nature, many lines are now introducing premium concepts that provide travelers with Read More …
In 2025, Emirates marked its 40th year of operations by transporting 55.6 million passengers and placing orders for 73 new aircraft. A primary highlight of the year was the commercial debut of the Airbus A350 in January. The A350 fleet Read More …
Several of Carnival Corporation’s eight world-class cruise lines made a big splash at this year’s Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards, earning top honors across a variety of categories that celebrate excellence in cruising. From short itineraries to world voyages, from Read More …
Virgin Voyages has introduced a temporary status match program allowing members of various airline, hotel, and cruise loyalty programs to obtain Blue Extras status within its Sailing Club. This offer is designed for travelers who make a new booking between Read More …
Norwegian Cruise Line is ushering in a new era of prosperity for the travel professional community by permanently eliminating non-commissionable fares. Starting December 26, 2025, for all voyages departing on or after May 1, 2026, the entire cruise fare—excluding only Read More …