Oceania Cruises has officially unveiled the inaugural season itineraries for Oceania Sonata, the first vessel in its new Sonata Class. Debuting in August 2027, the ship will accommodate 1,390 guests and feature a high staff-to-guest ratio, with 855 crew members. Read More …
Royal Caribbean has officially commenced construction on its fifth Icon Class vessel, marking a significant expansion of its record-breaking ship lineup. The milestone was celebrated on January 20, 2026, with a traditional steel-cutting ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Read More …
The cruise ship Brilliant Lady, operated by Virgin Voyages, completed its first docking at Puerto Hernán Garrón Salazar in Limón on January 19, 2026. This arrival represents a significant milestone for Costa Rican tourism, specifically targeting the premium, adults-only market Read More …
Royal Caribbean has officially extended the suspension of all scheduled visits to Labadee, its private destination in Haiti, through the end of December 2026. This decision follows a previous announcement that had paused stops at the island through April 2026, Read More …
The cruise industry presents a unique paradox where the United States dominates as the primary market and home to major cruise lines, yet virtually all large cruise ships are constructed in Europe. This disconnect stems from divergent post-World War II Read More …
A recent voyage aboard the Holland America Line cruise ship Rotterdam was impacted by a health incident involving gastrointestinal illness. The vessel, which departed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 28, returned to port on Friday following reports of a Read More …
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched a new advertising campaign that explicitly embraces the evolving nature of the cruise industry, moving away from traditional formality toward modern flexibility. The campaign centers on the tagline “It’s Different Out Here” and reinforces Read More …
Following United States military actions in Venezuela in early January 2026, the Caribbean cruise industry faced logistical challenges primarily stemming from significant flight disruptions rather than direct maritime threats. While the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association confirms that most itineraries are operating Read More …
A gastrointestinal illness outbreak occurred aboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Radiance of the Seas shortly after it departed from Tampa, Florida, for a week-long voyage. Approximately three days into the seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary, the vessel’s sanitation program reported Read More …