Innovative Royal Caribbean Green Technologies Power Future Travels

Royal Caribbean is making significant strides in maritime sustainability with the Icon Class, which serves as a primary testbed for technologies aimed at achieving a net-zero cruise ship by 2035. The fifth Icon Class ship, set for 2028, will incorporate Read More …

Modernization For A More Efficient Disney Fantasy

Disney Fantasy is currently undergoing an extensive drydock refit at the Damen Shiprepair yard in Brest, France, a project scheduled for completion on October 28, 2025. The refit involves a significant technical overhaul to enhance the ship’s efficiency. A major Read More …

Carnival Cruise Line Embraces AI Kitchen Innovation

Carnival Cruise Line has proudly partnered with Orbisk to launch AI-powered kitchen intelligence at sea, marking a fantastic leap forward in culinary operations. This cutting-edge collaboration utilizes data tools to empower chefs, helping them optimize service and enhance operational precision, Read More …

Viking Tonle: Mekong’s New Luxury River Ship

Viking is wonderfully enhancing the luxury travel scene in Southeast Asia with the magnificent launch of the Viking Tonle, a stunning new river ship. This purpose-built vessel is designed to offer truly transformative 15-day “Magnificent Mekong” journeys, gracefully weaving through Read More …

Barcelona’s Vision for a Sustainable Future: Less Cruises

The Port of Barcelona is embarking on an exciting and forward-thinking transformation, beautifully reimagining its cruise infrastructure to create a more sustainable, efficient, and enjoyable experience for visitors and residents alike. In a significant step forward, the port is set Read More …

Viking Welcomes Vesta, Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Future

Viking continues its exciting journey of growth and innovation with the delivery of its newest ocean ship, the beautiful Viking Vesta. The elegant, 998-guest vessel was officially presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy, and joins the brand’s award-winning fleet Read More …

Holland America Alaska Cruises Support Alaska Conservation

Holland America Line continues its long-standing commitment to celebrate Alaska’s wildlife and wilderness by expanding its partnership with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC)—a renowned nonprofit sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care. As Read More …

Exciting: Windstar Cruises’ New Star Seeker Floats Out in Portugal 

The new Star Seeker yacht, the first Star Class new build for small ship line Windstar Cruises, has floated out of the building dock, touching water for the first time at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.  A float out is a maritime tradition Read More …

Viking Signs Contract For Two More Ships, Option For Four More. Ocean Fleet Total Now 22 Ships

Fincantieri and Viking have entered into a significant agreement for the construction of two new cruise ships, set to be delivered by 2030, with an additional option for four more ships to be delivered in 2031 and 2032. This contract, Read More …