Princess Cruises is updating its booking policies for sailings departing in 2027 and beyond, aiming to bring greater consistency across its reservation process and align with broader travel industry practices. These updated guidelines are designed to help ensure fair access Read More …
Maritime oversight bodies and industry advocates are engaging in meaningful dialogue to enhance living and working standards for crew members aboard international cruise ships. Following reports raised by maritime representatives regarding conditions on vessels operating off Australia, official regulatory authorities Read More …
The Port of Galveston is proactively addressing rapid cruise industry expansion by investing in innovative traffic management and infrastructure upgrades. As one of the top cruise homeports in North America, Galveston is experiencing record passenger volumes, prompting port officials and Read More …
Cruise lines and avid travelers are turning unexpected itinerary adjustments into positive opportunities to reimagine ocean travel. While factors like seasonal tropical weather, bio-security measures regarding invasive beetles, or local pilot shortages can occasionally alter scheduled port stops in regions Read More …
HX Expeditions achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first commercial cruise line to visit Old Harbor, a historic Alutiiq community on Alaska’s Kodiak Island. Stepping ashore from the hybrid battery-powered MS Roald Amundsen, guests experienced a authentic, community-led cultural Read More …
According to an investigative report by ABC News, public attention is turning toward working conditions, employment practices, and crew welfare aboard international cruise ships following allegations brought forward by former crew members. The report highlights personal accounts regarding long working Read More …
Port Tampa Bay has officially broken ground on its first new cruise facility in more than a quarter century. Work is underway to transform the historic former Metroport site, once known as the Banana Docks, into the port’s fourth dedicated Read More …
Azamara Cruises is elevating its signature destination immersion by partnering with the American Wine School to offer the globally recognized WSET Level 1 Award in Wines while sailing. This highly anticipated program provides wine enthusiasts with the unique opportunity to Read More …
Travelers seeking the ultimate tropical escape can now book Seabourn’s highly anticipated winter 2028-2029 Caribbean season. Featuring ten unique itineraries aboard the magnificent Seabourn Ovation and Seabourn Quest, these voyages offer deeper discovery across 21 ports in 20 distinct countries Read More …