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...

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 another extraordinary landscape, the can’t miss, iconic wildlife is summed up...

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,...

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Launches 2nd Ultra-Luxury Superyacht

The first and only luxury hotel company to take to the sea has welcomed Ilma, its second newbuild, ultra-luxury ‘superyacht’. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s latest small ship is host to...

New Small-Ship Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line Launches 2nd Ship; Explora III and IV On the Way

During a spectacular naming ceremony in Civitavecchia – the port for Rome, Italy – Explora Journeys launched Explora II. The September, 2024 event marked the debut of the second of...

Reservations Open as Windstar’s New Ship Set to Mark Cruise Line’s Return to Alaska

Windstar Cruises’ brand-new ship debuts in early 2026, and reservations have opened for Star Seeker’s inaugural season in Alaska, Japan and the Caribbean. The small ship cruise line last sailed...

Oceania Cruises Christens 1st New Ship in a Decade and Introduces new Wine, Spirits and Culinary Experiences

Oceania Cruises has officially welcomed the 1200-guest Oceania Vista in a glittering event in Malta. She’s the cruise line’s first new ship in more than ten years, and the first...

For the First Time Ever, a Luxury Cruise Will Sail Around the Entire Continent of Africa

It's the kind of voyage books and films and history are made of - and that travel dream will be a reality for 450 curious travelers in 2024. For the...

The Hottest New River Cruise Destination: AmaWaterways' Colombia Route Debuts in 2024 with Two Ships

New ships and new itineraries are always exciting, but with not one, but two new ships debuting on an entirely new river, on a whole new continent for river cruising,...

Women at the Helm: Number of Female Cruise Line Heads Just DOUBLED

Perhaps the most standout cruise story for International Women’s Day in 2023 is the DOUBLING of women at the helm of major cruise lines in just the first three months...

This Port Has Bumped PortMiami From Its Place as World's Busiest Cruise Port

South Florida has long reigned as the king of cruising, but in 2022, PortMiami got overtaken as the port visited by the highest number of cruise travellers.In 2022 with the...

Just in: This is How Many Stars Celebrity Cruises Earned in the Inaugural Cruise Category of Forbes Travel Guide

Celebrity Cruises has become the first ocean cruise line to ever earn Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) Star Awards in the publication's new cruise category. And we've just found out how...

Sneak Peak at Season 2: The Only Kennels at Sea!

Who wants to leave man's best friend at home while you sail the world? If you're making a transatlantic crossing on Cunard's flagship Queen Mary 2 between New York and...

Top 10 New Ships to Watch for in 2023

The New Year comes with the anticipation of another exciting 12 months of new ship inaugurals, which will introduce design, technology, cruise lifestyle and environmental innovations that will shape the...

American Cruise Lines Celebrates 50 Years; Charting New U.S. River and Coastal Waters in 2023

American Cruise Lines is the oldest U.S. cruise line exclusively sailing along the rivers, waterways and coasts of America, with 2023 marking a half-century of operations.The cruise line visits only...

Coming Soon: A New Cruise Line with the Largest Sailing Ships in the World

First Ritz-Carlton, then Four Seasons. Now another hotel company is making a splash with its entry into cruising, and Accor is really taking the concept to new heights, announcing it...

Sneak Peak at Season 2: Christmas Markets You Can't Miss on a Viking 'Christmas on the Rhine' River Cruise

We're filming Season 2 of World's Greatest Cruises, and here's just a taste of what you can look forward to! Viking’s new ‘Christmas on the Rhine' river cruise may be...

Oceania Cruises Introduces Whisky and Rum Programs in 2023

You may be familiar with wine appreciation programs on a number of cruise lines. Oceania Cruises, known for its dining and culinary programs, is branching out from wine to two...

Hong Kong Finally Reopening to Cruise Ships!

It was one of the world’s last holdout destinations with severe restrictions on arrivals, but as of the 14th of December, Hong Kong reopens to incoming air travellers - with...

Another Luxury Cruise Line Begins Expedition Cruising: Seabourn Venture Inaugural

Expedition cruising – and especially luxury expedition cruising - is one of the hottest trends in cruise travel. Expedition cruise ships take guests on voyages to remote regions of the planet,...

One of the Best Wine River Cruises in the World is in the U.S.A.

One of the top reasons many travellers take a European river cruise is for the wine. The banks of many of Europe’s rivers provide the perfect combination of drainage and sun...

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