HAL Receives International Seafood Certifications
Holland America Line's Westerdam is heading to Asia, where it will explore 11 countries from September 2025 through April 2026. The itineraries have a strong focus on Japan with 24 different ports around the country, as well as visits to Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
Hannah Waddingham Named as Godmother of Sun Princess
Award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham will serve the time-honored, maritime tradition as the official Godmother of Princess Cruises' newest "Love Boat" Sun Princess.
Celebrity Cruises’ New Brand Positioning
Designed to capture Celebrity's unique offering combining the intimate and thoughtful service of a small ship, with the variety and excitement of bigger ones, ‘Nothing Comes Close’ will be the core of the cruise line’s brand positioning from media and advertising, to travel advisors and onboard.
Princess and Brightline Unveil New 'Rail & Sail' Program
With Rail & Sail, guests enjoy a seamless journey in luxurious comfort, arriving at their preferred homeport in significantly less time than traditional travel methods.
Oceania Cruises Announces Giada De Laurentiis as Brand and Culinary Ambassador
De Laurentiis will also co-chair the line's new Culinary Advisory Board alongside renowned chef Jacques Pépin, a founding member of Oceania Cruises' culinary team and the line's original Executive Culinary Director.
Actor Jonathan Bennett Named as ‘Godfather’ to Carnival Firenze
Carnival Cruise Line today named Bennett as the godfather for its next ship, Carnival Firenze, which is inspired by the city of Florence, Italy and is the second Carnival ship to sail with the Carnival Fun Italian Style theme.
Holland America Line Teams Up with Audible to Offer a Virtual Book Club
Holland America Line is working with Audible, a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, as the first cruise line to offer a co-branded book club with celebrated authors across different genres.
MSC Cruises Introduces ‘World’s Greatest Bars’ Program
This new and innovative concept brings some of the most acclaimed bars to MSC Cruises’ ships, offering guests a truly unique experience like never before at sea.
Royal Caribbean and Make-A-Wish Come Together in a Multiyear Partnership
Royal Caribbean International and Make-A-Wish are coming together to support the nonprofit’s mission of creating life-changing wishes for children that inspire hope and strength among wish kids and their families.
Holland America Line Releases Refreshed 2025 Grand World Voyage Itinerary
In order to prioritize safety and give travelers adequate time to plan, Holland America Line released a refreshed itinerary for its 2025 Grand World Voyage sailing aboard Zuiderdam.
MSC World America’s Seven Distinct Districts
MSC Cruises revealed today that its newest flagship, MSC World America, will feature seven distinct districts, allowing guests of all ages to choose their own vacation experience and get the most out of their time onboard.
Seabourn Unveils ‘The Collection'
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, is introducing "The Collection," a series of exclusive sailings featuring unique, one-of-a-kind shoreside experiences that complement the line's unparalleled, ultra-luxury experiences.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Reveals 2027 World Cruise
The voyage sailing from January 11, 2027, will be on board one of Regent’s newest ships Seven Seas Splendor®, one of its three Explorer-Class series of vessels.
Explora Journeys Announces New Destination Experiences in the Mediterranean
With curated experiences available for EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II, these journeys are designed to immerse travellers in the mosaic of diverse heritage and authentic traditions and to unveil the essence of the Mediterranean.
Carnival to Temporarily Move Baltimore Operations to Norfolk
Carnival Cruise Line said today that while rescue and remediation efforts continue in Baltimore Harbor following the collapse of the Key Bridge, it will temporarily move Carnival Legend’s Baltimore operations to Norfolk, Virginia.
Oceania Cruises Offers Free Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay on a Range of Sailings
Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has announced that it will offer guests a free pre-cruise hotel stay on a range of sailings throughout late 2024 and 2025.
Carnival Orders 5th Excel-Class Ship
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it has signed an agreement with Meyer Werft shipyard for a fifth Excel-class cruise ship for its namesake Carnival Cruise Line brand, with the delivery set for 2028.
Celebrity Cruises Announces New Short Caribbean 2025-2026 Itineraries
Celebrity Cruises® newly announced 2025-2026 cruise season includes more short Caribbean sailings, appealing to guests seeking midweek and weekend escapes.