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Caribbean

Sugar Beach: MSC’s Sweet New Caribbean Destination

August 6, 2026 Wallace Immen 0

There’s a new name on the cruise map for MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys in the Caribbean. Catalina Sugar Beach is the newest private island destination off the coast of La Romana, Dominican Republic. Set […]

Cruises

Explora is Halfway to its Dream Fleet

July 27, 2026 Wallace Immen Comments Off on Explora is Halfway to its Dream Fleet

Now there are three out of six. Explora Journeys has taken delivery of Explora III, marking a significant milestone in the growth of the luxury ocean travel brand. Explora represents MSC Group’s investment of more […]

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Celestyal Cruises

Wintertime’s the New Time for Cruising in Europe

June 2, 2026 Wallace Immen Comments Off on Wintertime’s the New Time for Cruising in Europe

With global conflicts seemingly never-ending, more cruise lines are shifting winter itineraries away from the Middle East and Africa to offer guests the security of Europe. And they’re seeing strong bookings because despite the cooler […]

Caribbean

MSC Reveals Shape of New Bahamas Private Island

April 13, 2026 Wallace Immen Comments Off on 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 […]

Alaska

Explora’s Largest Ship Yet Becomes Its Own Destination

February 2, 2026 Wallace Immen Comments Off on Explora’s Largest Ship Yet Becomes Its Own Destination

Explora Journeys calls Explora III a destination in her own right. And she’s launching ahead of schedule in July, 2026 with a naming ceremony in Barcelona Aug. 1. Longer and with expanded public space compared […]

Asia

Add It Up: Big New Ships Offer More Than Ever

December 29, 2025 Wallace Immen Comments Off on Add It Up: Big New Ships Offer More Than Ever

No matter how popular their ships are, cruise lines expanding their fleets aren’t content with just more of the same. The big new cruisers  launching in 2026 are invariably a little larger than their sisters […]

Cruise Lines

Explora Journeys Raises Three Cheers as Fleet Expands

September 12, 2024 Wallace Immen Comments Off on Explora Journeys Raises Three Cheers as Fleet Expands

Explora Journeys celebrated three times at a shipyard in Italy, as one ship of the luxury line was delivered and two more reached milestones in their construction. EXPLORA II was delivered by Fincantieri shipyard to […]

Cruise Lines

Cruise Lines are Getting Racy in Europe

May 28, 2024 Wallace Immen 1

Explora Journeys is getting into race mode to celebrate the arrival of Explora II, its second luxury ship this summer. The new small-ship ocean travel brand is the Global Partner of the Louis Vuitton 37th […]

Carnival Cruise Line

New Ship Orders Signal Rising Cruise Optimism

February 14, 2024 Wallace Immen 1

In a signal that cruising has finally recovered, Carnival Corp. has inked its first order for a new ship since before the pandemic. The fourth Excel-Class ship for Carnival Cruise Line will be built at […]

AmaWaterways

New Ships of 2024 Boast More of Everything

December 26, 2023 Wallace Immen 1

Cruise lines are reporting record bookings and that has them expanding their fleets with ever-larger ships. There’s a bumper crop arriving in 2024, each of which seems to offer more features than ever before. Two […]

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