Royal Caribbean Waterslide Safety Update

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 …

Royal Caribbean Opens Stunning Beach Destination

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 …

NCL Has Exciting New Winter Voyages

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its winter 2027/2028 deployment, featuring more than 370 voyages across nearly 50 countries. This extensive season includes a wide array of itineraries ranging from two to 22 days. A notable highlight of this announcement is Read More …

🚢 Lindblad Expeditions Expands Fleet to Meet Alaska Demand

National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions is significantly expanding its Alaska program starting in 2027 to address surging demand for its small-ship expedition cruises in the region. This expansion is highlighted by the three-year charter of the Greg Mortimer, a modern vessel that Read More …

New Virgin Voyages Loyalty Match Program

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 …

🏆 Carnival Wins Four Top Honors at Travel Weekly Awards

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 …

Exploring the Unique World of Repositioning Cruises

Repositioning cruises are specialized, often once- or twice-yearly itineraries designed to move a cruise ship from one geographic region to another during a change of seasons. The narrative details a 13-day repositioning cruise on the Atlas Ocean Voyages expedition yacht, Read More …

Star Princess: A Unique Work In Progress

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 …

Carnival Cruise Village Showcases Baja’s Vibrant Culture

Well, now there is something to do in Ensenada. Carnival Corporation, ITM Group, and Hutchison Ports ECV have jointly unveiled the plans and renderings for Ensenada Bay Village, a new shoreside destination at the Ensenada Cruise Terminal. Titled “Treasures of Read More …