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Cruise Execs Confident Despite Looming Challenges

With a war going on, fuel prices spiking and even some ships stuck in port, it’s a challenging moment, but cruise leaders remain optimistic about long-term growth. At the annual State of the Industry session [...]
Caribbean

MSC Reveals Shape of New Bahamas Private Island

From the air it almost looks like a multi-legged sea creature. From the seaside, it’s a multi-featured playground. MSC Group’s Cruise Division has revealed the look of Sandy Cay, a new private island destination alongside [...]
Cruises

Oceania’s Marina Launching Next Fleet Upgrades

Oceania Cruises plans a transformation of its classic ship Oceania Marina.In a dry dock in October 2026, every stateroom will be redesigned, along with enhancements across all public spaces, ensuring that the ship reflects Oceania [...]
Caribbean

So Long Middle East; How About the Med Next Winter?

Explora Journeys has joined a roster of cruise lines changing course from the Middle East and sailing throughout the winter in the Mediterranean. MSC Cruises, and Windstar Cruises are also rerouting to sail in Europe [...]
AmaWaterways

Cruises Steering Far from Middle East–If They Can

With no end in sight to the Middle East conflict, cruise lines are scrambling to avoid disruption and planning far ahead to steer clear of an epic storm. Some were caught in the crosshairs. Four [...]

The Wright Thing to Do on Victory Cruises

by Wallace Immen in Cruise Lines Comments Off on The Wright Thing to Do on Victory Cruises

Small ship Great Lakes cruise company Victory Cruise Lines is partnering with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation for educational tours of the architect’s works in Chicago, Detroit and Muskegon. Guests embarking on a Great Lakes [...]

Regent and Oceania Eliminate Plastic

January 31, 2019 Comments Off

Regent Seven Seas and Oceania Cruises will jointly eliminate up to 5-million plastic water bottles a year through a new partnership with purification system Vero Water. The green initiative is the latest of the line’s […]

10 Unique Carnival Horizon Features Make Her More than Just a Sister Act

July 9, 2018 1

You can always count on some things about a Carnival cruise. There’s an incredible sail-away party on deck with confetti, colorful cocktails and a conga line as Carnival Horizon glides past New York’s iconic skyline and […]

Spas Rethought in Return of Crystal Cruises

June 15, 2023 Comments Off

An inspiring design and a vast menu of treatments sets the scene for what Crystal Cruises is calling an Exceptional Wellness Experience at Sea. Inspired by the Goddess of Dawn, Aurōra, a newly redesigned spa […]

Carnival Celebration Pays Homage to Miami

March 23, 2022 1

A Miami-themed vibe pays homage to Carnival Cruise Line‘s roots on its newest ship Carnival Celebration. A zone named 820 Biscayne, the address of Carnival’s original headquarters, will have vibrant colors and Instagrammable features like […]

Royal Caribbean Investing Big to Amp Up Features Across its Entire Fleet

March 18, 2018 Comments Off

Amp it up. Royal Caribbean knows how important it is to add “wow” features on its new ships. And many of the features they’ve added to their newest ships are so popular, they’re going to […]