Norwegian Cruise Line is ushering in a new era of prosperity for the travel professional community by permanently eliminating non-commissionable fares. Starting December 26, 2025, for all voyages departing on or after May 1, 2026, the entire cruise fare—excluding only Read More …
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced the arrival of the Norwegian Viva to the Port of Galveston, Texas, marking the start of its inaugural winter sailing season from the state. The Norwegian Viva debuted at Galveston’s new Cruise Terminal 16 on Read More …
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has scheduled dry dock periods for two of its Jewel-Class ships, the Norwegian Jade and the Norwegian Gem, for renovations in the spring of 2026. These upgrades are part of the cruise line’s ongoing commitment to Read More …
The year 2026 is projected to see a record number of Americans cruising, and the market is responding with seven major new cruise ship launches across various brands, ranging from large-scale contemporary vessels to luxury yachts. These new ships will Read More …
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 …
Virgin Voyages ships are specifically designed to counteract the common perception of overcrowding in the cruise industry, aiming instead for the feeling of a floating boutique resort. This sense of spaciousness is achieved through several deliberate design choices, including a 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 …
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the complete entertainment lineup for the new Norwegian Luna, scheduled to premiere in March 2026. The programming is designed to appeal to a broad spectrum of guests, utilizing mixed reality and headline-worthy tributes. The Read More …
Royal Caribbean is enthusiastically refreshing its entertainment lineup by concluding the successful run of the Broadway production Grease on Harmony of the Seas and Independence of the Seas. This change signals an exciting shift toward updated and original entertainment designed Read More …