Category: Cruise News
Our take on current news stories that concern cruises travelers as well as suggested sources of cruise information
Princess Celebrates Multiple Industry Honors
After a banner year introducing enthusiastic cruisers to the new Sun Princess, the next-level Love Boat named Condé Nast Traveler’s Mega Ship of the Year, Princess Cruises continues to sail off with top honors from some of the most respected 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 …
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 …
Princess Partners with Kylie Minogue to Add Zero Alcohol Rosé To Premium Liquors Collection
Princess Cruises is celebrating life’s moments with a splash of pink, as the cruise line introduces music icon and entrepreneur Kylie Minogue’s award-winning No Alcohol Sparkling Rosé to its exclusive “Love Line Premium Liquors” collection. This delightful, alcohol-free sparkling wine, with its Read More …
Exciting: Windstar Cruises’ New Star Seeker Floats Out in Portugal
The new Star Seeker yacht, the first Star Class new build for small ship line Windstar Cruises, has floated out of the building dock, touching water for the first time at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. A float out is a maritime tradition Read More …