The $1 billion Celebrity Xcel, the newest flagship of Celebrity Cruises, has commenced its inaugural voyage, establishing a new benchmark for luxury in the cruise industry. The vessel combines advanced technology with innovative hospitality, creating an experience designed to rival Read More …
Azamara Cruises has announced its 2028 World Cruise aboard the $AzamaraOnward$, an extensive 175-night itinerary that emphasizes Destination Immersion. The cruise will span six continents, 40 countries, and visit 91 ports, a combination which the cruise line states provides more Read More …
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is significantly expanding its European river cruise offerings, introducing a second chartered ship in 2027 to meet demand and extend the sailing season. The company is collaborating with Transcend Cruises, chartering the ships Connect and Evolve for Read More …
PRESS RELEASEHolland America Line celebrated the grand opening of four pickleball courts that were added to Relax Away, Half Moon Cay, the cruise line’s private island in the Bahamas. The new courts are part of an island enhancement that also includes refurbished Read More …
Holland America Line (HAL) has launched its second annual “Great HALiday Giveaway,” a 12-day online event running from December 5 to December 16, 2025. The promotion allows participants to enter daily on the dedicated giveaway website for a chance to Read More …
The concept of first-class travel is making a discreet comeback across the modern cruise industry, not through overt class division, but by creating private, keycard-access sanctuaries known as “ship within a ship” enclaves. This trend provides luxury travelers with the Read More …
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled a significantly expanded shore excursion program for its new Iconic Arabia itineraries, aiming to offer guests deeper cultural engagement and more personalized experiences in the Arabian Gulf. The enhanced program will debut aboard the Celestyal Discovery Read More …
Crystal, the luxury cruise line, has unveiled its third annual series of “Wellness at Sea” retreat voyages aboard the Crystal Symphony, scheduled for August 2026 during National Wellness Month. The program consists of two voyages that can be booked individually Read More …
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl is currently undergoing an extensive refit at the Chantiers Naval de Marseille shipyard in France, marking the continuation of the line’s fleet revitalization effort. The 2006-built ship entered dry dock on November 4, following similar Read More …