The cruise industry is showcasing remarkable adaptability and flexibility as it navigates new waters in Asia. Recent changes involving new “special port fees” in China, which are a response to similar U.S. levies on Chinese vessels, are prompting cruise lines Read More …
Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas has returned to Singapore to begin its new seasonal deployment for Southeast Asian itineraries, running from now through March 2026. The Quantum-class ship will offer a variety of cruises, accommodating both families and holidaymakers, Read More …
It wasn’t a sweepstakes, they EARNED this. The prestigious World Culinary Awards has recognized Princess Cruises’ elegant Royal Princess as the “World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship” for 2025, a significant honor that celebrates global excellence in gastronomy. This recognition is Read More …
Celebrity Cruises is making proactive adjustments to its upcoming sailings on the Celebrity Apex from November 2025 to April 2026, demonstrating a strong commitment to guest safety and smooth travel experiences. In light of a heightened U.S. travel advisory for Read More …
Holland America Line and Pan Am are collaborating to launch a unique 28-day Caribbean cruise, the “Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage.” This inaugural cruise, inspired by Pan Am’s historic “flying boat” Clipper routes, aims to blend heritage, elegance, and Read More …
The cruise ship Celebrity Edge has commenced its third consecutive season exploring destinations across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific, scheduled to run from October 2025 to April 2026. The ship arrived in Sydney following a Transpacific journey from Read More …
Oceania Cruises has announced a landmark decision by naming the Food & Wine Best New Chefs franchise as the official godparent of its newest ship, the Oceania Allura, which will be christened in Miami on November 13. This is the Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line’s Excel-class ship, Mardi Gras, has completed a comprehensive dry dock in Marseilles, France, and has now set sail on a 15-day transatlantic voyage from Barcelona back to its homeport of Port Canaveral, Florida. The refurbishment focused on Read More …
Türkiye’s cruise tourism sector demonstrated substantial growth in 2024, achieving its highest figures in 12 years. By the end of August, the country had received nearly 1.5 million cruise passengers. This increase represents a notable resurgence for the industry, evidenced Read More …