Category: Cruise Industry
We interpret current cruise line news, breaking down the stories and what they mean to consumers.
Road Scholar Uncovers Top Trending Destinations for Educational Travel in 2025
Road Scholar, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel for older adults, today released the top trending destinations for educational travel in 2025, ahead of its 50th anniversary next year. Based on year-over-year program enrollment increases, Road Scholar identified the Read More …
Oku Japan Elevates Culture-Focused Travel Experiences in 2025
From evocative coastal trails to culinary delights: explore the heart of Japan through its traditions and landscapes. Walking with a Yamabushi monk is one of Oku Japan’s exclusive fureai experiences/ Kyōto, Japan. December 10, 2024 – Oku Japan, a leader in immersive, community-focused journeys into Read More …
Princess Reports Record-Breaking Booking Period
Princess Cruises announced a record-breaking surge in bookings over the Black Friday to Cyber Monday period, marking a 32% increase compared to the same time in 2023. This surge was driven by high demand for sailings scheduled in 2025 and Read More …
Surprise: You Can Cruise to Idaho in 2025
Starting this spring, you’ll be able to cruise to (and from) Idaho. Nearly 500 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Idaho’s Port of Lewiston is the farthest inland seaport on the West Coast. Located at the confluence of the Snake and Read More …
Viking Celebrates Fincantieri Partnership with Naming of Newest Ocean Ship
Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vela®, with a traditional ceremony in Trieste, Italy. The naming of the Viking Vela also served as a celebration of Viking’s longtime partnership with Fincantieri, which is one of the world’s Read More …
Another Cruise Line Calls Port Canaveral Home
Celebrity Cruises has exciting news for 2025 as they introduce Port Canaveral as a new departure point for their luxurious voyages. Starting this week, the Celebrity Equinox has begun its seven-night Caribbean itineraries from this port, marking Celebrity’s expansion to Read More …
Viking Takes Delivery of Newest Ocean Ship
The New Viking Vela Joins Award-Winning Fleet of Sister Ships Viking announced it has taken delivery of the company’s newest ocean ship, Viking Vela. The delivery ceremony took place when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Read More …
Duh: Study Aboard Queen Mary 2 Reveals Cognitive Benefits of Slow Travel at Sea
For more than 180 years, Cunard has championed the restorative power of ocean travel. New ground-breaking research conducted on Cunard’s flagship, Queen Mary 2, confirms that just five days at sea can positively impact various cognitive abilities, such as memory, Read More …
AmaWaterways Tulip Time Cruises Offer More
From March through May, the Netherlands dazzles with its annual display of millions of tulips and other flowers, making it worthy of inclusion for any bucket list. AmaWaterways’ Tulip Time itinerary will satiate any flower lover, but also goes well beyond the Read More …