Health Protocols Keep Royal Caribbean Passengers Safe

A gastrointestinal illness outbreak occurred aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Radiance of the Seas shortly after it departed from Tampa, Florida, for a week-long voyage. Approximately three days into the seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary, the vessel’s sanitation program reported Read More …

Holland America Prioritizes Safety After Mild Outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a norovirus outbreak aboard the Holland America Line cruise ship Rotterdam. The incident occurred during a voyage that spanned from December 28, 2025, to January 9, 2026. Official data indicates that Read More …

Exciting Growth Ahead For MSC Cruises Fleet

MSC Cruises has announced a major fleet expansion plan that involves adding ten new ships by the year 2033. This growth is driven by a recent order for four vessels from the Meyer Werft shipyard, combined with an existing orderbook Read More …

Cruise Ships Are Prepared For Every Situation

Recent industry discussions prompted by a current lawsuit involving Royal Caribbean have highlighted the extensive protocols cruise lines have in place to manage medical emergencies and unexpected fatalities at sea. While the specific legal case regarding passenger Michael Virgil involves Read More …

Cruising Popular Despite Common Annoyances

A PhotoAiD survey of 884 Americans regarding their experiences at sea revealed strong overall satisfaction with cruising, despite common annoyances. The majority of respondents (81%) rated their most recent cruise as either excellent or good, and over 84% expressed intentions Read More …

Viking Celebrates Fincantieri Partnership with Naming of Newest Ocean Ship

Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vela®, with a traditional ceremony in Trieste, Italy. The naming of the Viking Vela also served as a celebration of Viking’s longtime partnership with Fincantieri, which is one of the world’s Read More …

Costa Offers Special Edition Cruises Between the Earth and the Sky of Africa

Costa Cruises presents the “Costa Voyages Special Edition” cruises on Costa Smeralda, featuring two unique itineraries that will take guests on a journey to discover Africa, with a dedicated program of on-board and land experiences. The first cruise departs from Genoa, Italy, Read More …

Oceania Cruises Announces Best-Ever Black Friday Sale

Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has launched its Best-Ever Black Friday Sale, featuring up to a four-category stateroom upgrade plus an exclusive additional amenity, offering added value of up to $5,500 per stateroom.  Alongside the Read More …

Princess Brings Japan To 2026 Cruise Season

The scenic island nation of Japan continues to be a hot destination for tourists who are inspired by architecture, local cuisine and natural landscapes, and this trend is expected to extend into 2026. Today, Princess Cruises – recognized as the Read More …