Holland America Line has expanded its shore excursion offerings with the launch of two new collections, “Meet the Maker” and “Community Connections,” designed to provide deeper cultural engagement for guests. These programs, rolling out across more than 150 experiences worldwide, Read More …
Emerald Cruises & Tours recently celebrated a significant dual milestone in the expansion of its luxury yacht fleet. During a ceremony in Halong Bay, Vietnam, the company oversaw the float out of the Emerald Kaia, marking the moment the vessel Read More …
Wave Season represents the most significant annual sales period for the cruise industry, typically occurring between January and March. During this window, cruise lines release various time-limited incentives to encourage early bookings for the upcoming year. For 2026, many operators Read More …
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has entered its 50th year of operation, marking the milestone with a significant “Golden Anniversary” sale and a period of strategic fleet expansion. To celebrate five decades since its founding in 1976, the luxury river cruise Read More …
Oceania Cruises has officially announced a significant shift in its passenger eligibility policy, declaring that it will become an adults-only cruise line. Effective January 2026, the Miami-based luxury operator will restrict access across its entire fleet of eight ships to Read More …
Holland America Line’s Westerdam has officially returned to service following a comprehensive two-week dry dock renovation in Singapore. The Vista-class ship welcomed guests back on January 18, 2026, for a 14-day Far East Discovery sailing, revealing a suite of structural Read More …
Windstar Cruises debuted its newest all-suite yacht, Star Seeker, with a splash at its Miami Christening Event on January 15th. Following the ceremony, Star Seeker departed on an 8-night Star Seeker Christening Sailing from Miami to San Juan, with stops in the Dominican Republic and the Read More …
Severe weather abruptly interrupted shore operations for Holland America Line’s Noordam during its visit to Kiriwina Island in Papua New Guinea. The ship was midway through a 42-night sailing from Sydney to Auckland when a sudden squall produced winds reaching Read More …
Virgin Voyages recently hosted its fourth annual “First Mates Soirée: Fire & Sunset Celebration” aboard the Scarlet Lady to honor and connect with its top-performing travel advisors. The event gathered the top 100 “First Mates” from North America for a Read More …