96.1% of Travelers Intend to Cruise This Year

Cruiseline.com and Shipmate have released the results of the 2024 Member Survey which studies participants’ intent to cruise in the coming year as well as their travel booking preferences. Over 7,000 travelers responded to the survey, with 96.1% reporting they have Read More …

Choose Your Holland America 2026 European Adventure

Holland America Line opened its 2026 Europe season for booking with four ships taking guests on Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Island and transatlantic cruises ranging from seven to 42 days. The carefully crafted itineraries grant travelers a wide array of options and new ports to choose Read More …

Ten Reasons: Seabourn Arctic 2025

Seabourn Venture, a leader in ultra-luxury expedition travel, has revealed ten compelling reasons to explore Svalbard, Iceland, Greenland, and the Canadian Arctic in 2025. These immersive voyages offer scenic cruising through stunning landscapes, unique wildlife encounters, expert-led expeditions, and cultural Read More …

Holland America Invites Fans To Name A Moose

Holland America Line is inviting fans to name an orphan rescue moose calf, in partnership with Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC). The cruise line gives guests the opportunity to view Alaska wildlife responsibly from its ships and on shore excursions and Cruisetours, and now Read More …

Oceania Relaunches Cruise Vacation Guide

Oceania Cruises has announced the relaunch of its Cruise Vacation Guide, bringing travelers a personalized portfolio inclusive of pre-cruise information before setting sail. Received by guests prior to embarkation, the newly relaunched Cruise Vacation Guide will include a personalized welcome Read More …

Carnival Reveals Latest Celebration Key Portal

Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration Key private island will feature a family-friendly portal called Starfish Lagoon. This area will offer various activities for all ages, including 350-foot-long waterslides, a coral reef-themed play area for young children, a game pavilion with table Read More …

Dondra Ritzenthaler Takes the Helm as Chief Executive Officer of Azamara Cruises

Azamara Cruises, a small-ship cruise line we love for its Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days, celebrates the beginning of a new chapter as Dondra Ritzenthaler officially begins her role as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. A travel industry veteran with Read More …

NCL Celebrates Float Out of New Norwegian Aqua

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and Fincantieri celebrated the float out of Norwegian Aqua™, the first ship in the expanded Prima Plus Class. This marks a major milestone in the vessel’s construction. Here are the details: “The Prima Class is a Read More …

Actor Jonathan Bennett Adds “Godfather” To Resume

Actor Jonathan Bennett, known for his roles in “Mean Girls” and Hallmark movies, has been named the godfather of Carnival Cruise Line’s new ship, Carnival Firenze. The 135,000 gross ton ship is inspired by Florence, Italy and is the second Read More …