Coast Guard Breaks Ice For Scenic Celebration

The U.S. Coast Guard and the crew of the Scenic Eclipse II demonstrated exceptional collaboration during a recent voyage in Antarctica, turning a logistical challenge into a celebratory moment. On January 17, the luxury expedition vessel encountered dense pack ice Read More …

Exciting Galveston Voyages Begin Despite Port Delays

Although the cause of the electrical failure was not immediately disclosed, terminal staff and maintenance professionals worked throughout the day to restore services and manage the flow of over 3,000 travelers. Despite the late start for the subsequent five-night itinerary Read More …

Travels Continue After Royal Caribbean Passenger Death

A 27-year-old male passenger was found dead aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas on January 19, 2026. The vessel was docked at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre in Singapore at the time of the discovery. According to Singapore Read More …

Brave Teams Worked Hard To Find Holland America Passenger

On Thursday, January 1, 2026, the United States Coast Guard announced the suspension of search efforts for a passenger who went overboard from a Holland America Line cruise ship. The individual is a 77-year-old woman whose name has not been Read More …

New Adventures Await For Lindblad Cruise Fleet

Lindblad Expeditions has officially announced the retirement of two of its most enduring vessels, the National Geographic Sea Bird and the National Geographic Sea Lion. These sister ships have been central to the company’s operations for decades, particularly within the Read More …

The Bahamas Expands Maritime Career Opportunities

The Bahamian government has introduced a new measure that marks a positive milestone for the country’s maritime industry. The new rule makes pilot services a compulsory requirement for all vessels, including cruise ships, calling at Bahamian ports. This initiative, which Read More …

Holland America Ship Sails Off On Legendary Voyage

After recently completing a two-week dry dock in the Bahamas, Holland America Line’s  Zaandam departed Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, on its 27-day “Amazon Explorer” Legendary Voyage with several upgrades to public areas throughout the ship. The new enhancements include expansions to the ship’s library and Read More …

My Favorite Carnival Horizon Moments

This is easy.  Looking back at images captured during a 7-night sailing of Carnival Horizon in the Mediterranean, these jumped off the screen as defining venues, unique features, Fun crew members and guests; my favorite Carnival Horizon moments. [soliloquy id=”76689″] Read More …

Nine Reasons To Like Carnival Sailings From Tampa

Sailing from central Florida’s Port Tampa Bay, Carnival Paradise and Carnival Miracle will continue the cruise line’s long-standing commitment to offering cruise travelers more.  This time, much more. New: Carnival Miracle now sails the only seven-day cruise itineraries from Port Tampa Read More …