Ultra Luxury Seabourn’s Historic Antarctic Achievement

The ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn recently completed a landmark 12-day “Antarctica Exploration” voyage aboard the Seabourn Venture, concluding on February 9, 2026. This journey established several milestones for the company and its parent corporation, Carnival Corporation, by pushing further south Read More …

Carnival Australia Partners With Inspectors To Ensure Quality

Carnival Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to international maritime standards following a scheduled visit from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) aboard the Carnival Encounter in Darwin. The cruise line has welcomed the opportunity to demonstrate its compliance with global Read More …

Discover Extraordinary Stories On Your Luxury Voyage

Seabourn has unveiled its enrichment programming for the 2026-2027 season, focusing on intellectual and cultural engagement through its Authors at Sea and Seabourn Conversations initiatives. These programs will be hosted on several vessels in the fleet, including the Seabourn Ovation, Read More …

A First Time Cruiser Shares Helpful Lessons

Deb Knight shares her reflections on her inaugural cruise experience, a nine-night South Pacific itinerary from Sydney aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas. Traveling with her mother and two daughters during the school holiday season, Knight aimed to test Read More …

Passenger Sues Royal Caribbean After Surfing Injury

Jason Keller, a former passenger of Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas, has initiated legal action following a severe injury sustained on the FlowRider surf simulator. The incident occurred in February 2025, when the guest fell headfirst while attempting to Read More …

Consumer Reports Ranks Best 2026 Cruise Lines

The latest rankings from Consumer Reports highlight a record-breaking year for the cruise industry, with nearly 22 million U.S. travelers expected to embark on ocean voyages in 2026. This surge in interest, representing a 52 percent increase over just six Read More …

Carnival Updates Daily Gratuity Rates For Guests

Carnival Cruise Line has recently announced a modest increase in its daily gratuity rates, sparking a broad conversation within the travel community about maritime service compensation. Starting soon, the rate will rise by one dollar to a total of seventeen Read More …

Celebrating One Hundred Years Of Caribbean Cruising

Holland America Line is celebrating a century of Caribbean service, marking the anniversary of its inaugural 1926 voyage from New York. To commemorate this milestone, the company has launched a limited-time promotional offer available from February 3 through February 9, Read More …

Major Developments Shaping The Future Of Cruises

Royal Caribbean’s ambitious project to develop Perfect Day Mexico in Costa Maya has encountered a significant legal obstacle. A federal judge in Mexico recently issued an injunction that temporarily halts construction on the 200-acre resort. This decision follows challenges from Read More …