CDC Ratings: The Cleanest Ships At Sea

Cruise ship passengers are at risk of various illnesses, particularly gastrointestinal ones, with norovirus being the primary culprit. To combat this, the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program conducts yearly inspections and investigates outbreaks. These inspections assess ships’ adherence to health and Read More …

Princess Best-Ever Cyber Sale This Month Only

Princess Cruises today unveiled its biggest and best-ever Cyber Sale, offering cruisers significant savings on 2024, 2025, and 2026 cruises to worldwide destinations. Whether it’s a family vacation for the holidays, a summer getaway or a special celebration, now is Read More …

Viking Signs Contract For Two More Ships, Option For Four More. Ocean Fleet Total Now 22 Ships

Fincantieri and Viking have entered into a significant agreement for the construction of two new cruise ships, set to be delivered by 2030, with an additional option for four more ships to be delivered in 2031 and 2032. This contract, Read More …

Celebrity Excel To Debut In Europe

Experience a premium journey at sea in every corner of the world on board Celebrity Cruises’® 2026-2027 deployment. The world has never looked better with more than 600 sailings to over 280 destinations in over 70 countries across all seven Read More …

Princess Earns Readers Choice Award

Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Princess Cruises, and its newest ship, Sun Princess, recognized as the #1 in Mega Cruise in the United States. In addition to this top honor, Princess Cruises also ranked fifth in the Large Read More …

Introducing: The First Unmanned Man Overboard (MOB) System

Zelim, a sea survival technology company based in Edinburgh, has introduced GUARDIAN, the world’s first unmanned or remotely controlled person-in-water rescue vessel, at the SMM Trade Fair in Hamburg, Germany. This 8.4m long, 2.5m wide aluminum-hulled craft, known as a Read More …

Carnival Opens 2026/27 Tampa, Mobile

Carnival Cruise Line today announced its lineup of 2026/27 cruises from two of its U.S. homeports: Tampa and Mobile. The new cruise vacations are now available for booking for sailings to popular destinations including The Bahamas, the Caribbean and the Panama Canal. “As America’s cruise line, we continue to sail Read More …

Bon Voyage with Peace of Mind: A Guide to Safe Cruising

The allure of a cruise vacation is undeniable. Sun-drenched decks, delicious meals, and exciting destinations paint a picture of pure relaxation and adventure. But for some, concerns about safety can cast a shadow over this idyllic vision. Let’s be honest, Read More …