We Have a Winner!

We are delighted to announce that the World's Greatest Cruises' first contest giveaway has a winner. Inspired by Lynn's ‘Ultimate Cruise Packing Guide,’ we decided to give away a Longchamp...

Hong Kong's One-of-a-Kind Chinese New Year Festivities

Chinese New Year is celebrated in over a dozen countries, but Hong Kong’s festivities make it one of the most exciting, colorful, flavorful places in the world to ring in...

Don’t Miss This: The Once-in-a-Generation Tradition Transforming Rome This Year

Once every 25 years, the epicenter of the Catholic faith becomes an even greater pilgrimage destination for the world’s faithful, with a Holy Year. For any cruise beginning or ending...

Tahiti and More: Gems of French Polynesia to Discover on Your Paul Gauguin Cruise

There’s magic in the word ‘Tahiti.’ It conjures up visions of the ultimate tropical escape and sailing serenely through pristine, jewel-toned waters that kiss the undeveloped, palm-lined shores and reflect...

Another Beloved Major Port on the Med Banning Cruise Ships Beginning Summer 2025

Small ship cruising has many benefits, but increasingly, mere access – even to bigger ports – is available only to guests on smaller ships. The latest domino to fall is...

Attention Cruise Travelers: Save During Wave!

Welcome to Wave Season! Wave after wave of promotions, offers and perks that make booking your next – or your first! - cruise irresistible. Cruise lines compete to outdo each...

Travel Good News Stories to End – and Start – the Year Right

It feels like we could all use some good news right now – and luckily, this year, travel has provided us with lots of reasons to feel hopeful and uplifted...

MSC Cruises’ Private Island Cultivating Conservation Success with Super Coral Program

MSC Cruises and the MSC Foundation are sharing some good news for the world’s seas coming from the Super Coral Program at the cruise line’s private island in The Bahamas,...

New Battleship Memorial Exhibit at Pearl Harbor for 80th Anniversary of End of WWII in the Pacific

December 7, 1941, is remembered annually for the attack on Hawai’i’s Pearl Harbor that drew the USA into World War 2. But September 2, 1945, is just as important in...

France’s Christmas Miracle: Spectacular Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris After Fire

Restored to its former glory and beyond, Notre Dame de Paris has risen from the ashes of a 2019 fire that many feared meant the end of an era for...

How to Get the UK's Mandatory, New Electronic Entry Permit for Your Next Trip to Britain

Beginning January 8, 2025, American and Canadian travelers to the United Kingdom will be required to apply - in advance of your trip - for the UK’s new Electronic Travel...

Welcome (Back!) with Black Friday Deals, a New Contest and More

Hello or hello again if you've recently joined World's Greatest Cruises. It’s the perfect time to relaunch our newsletter! Discover fresh video content, the latest season of the TV series...

Why This Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line is Building a Hotel in the Southernmost City on Earth

Silversea is taking a groundbreaking approach to ultra-luxury Antarctic expedition cruising – literally! The cruise line has broken ground on a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, to create a seamlessly...

Viking Expands in Asia with New China, Tibet, Japan Itineraries

Following the recent inauguration of its pioneering coastal China cruises, Viking has announced six new itineraries in Asia that will expand exclusive access for its guests to Japan and China,...

The Galapagos Islands’ ‘Big 15’ Wildlife Species

On safari in Africa, it’s the ‘Big 5’ signature species. But on the other side of the world, in an extraordinary seascape you can only reach by ship, the can’t...

Here Comes the Sun! New Sun Princess Makes North American Debut

Sun Princess has arrived in Ft. Lauderdale for her first winter season after the 4300-guest ship’s inaugural Mediterranean season. The latest “Love Boat” to join the Princess Cruises fleet has...

In a World First for Any Vessel, Ponant Cruise Ship Reaches “North Pole of Inaccessibility”

There’s the North Pole… and there’s the “North Pole of Inaccessibility.” Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot has done something no ship of any kind has ever done before. In the 21st...

Viking Launching First-of-their-Kind China Coastal Cruises in late 2024

All-new cruise itineraries being pioneered by Viking in 2024 offer guests one-of-a-kind access to China in a way that’s never been available before for international visitors, including rarely-seen Chinese coastal...

Royal Caribbean’s New Beach Club Destination: Mexico

If you’ve already enjoyed a Perfect Day at Coco Cay, you’re ready for the next exclusive Royal Caribbean International beach club experience, opening in 2026. Royal Beach Club Cozumel will...

Windstar Adding 2 New Ships; Introducing First Newbuild 'Star' Class Ship

Small-ship luxury cruise line Windstar is growing! We were in the audience at Seatrade, the world's biggest cruise conference, held annually in Miami, when Windstar president Chris Prelog announced that...

2024 is a Peak Year for Northern Lights, and this Seabourn Cruise Delivered

Most North Americans have never seen the Northern Lights, but this is the year that could change for you. Scientists say that in 2024, the captivating astronomical phenomenon will be...

Save During Wave! All the Reasons to Book Your Next Cruise During 'Wave Season'

It couldn’t come at a better time. The thrills of the holidays have passed, and cold weather, cabin fever, and the doldrums of winter are descending. Everyone needs something to...

Windstar Debuts New, Year-Round Ship for Tahiti – With Cultural Immersion

With more than 3 decades of experience sailing in the exotic waters of Tahiti, Windstar is doubling down on the ultimate romantic destination, with a new ship dedicated year-round. Plus,...

Check Out the Overwater Gym on the new Emerald Cruises’ Yacht!

Every generation of new ships builds on the successes of their forbearers – and adds a few new surprises! In the case of the new Emerald Kaia, the third of...

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