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$500M Update Brings Guest-Favorite Feature Across Holland America Line Fleet
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$500M Update Brings Guest-Favorite Feature Across Holland America Line Fleet

Fans of the Grand Dutch Cafés onboard Holland America Line’s newest ships can look forward to finding this little piece of Netherlands culture and design onboard many more ships soon. At...

Breaking News: Princess Cruises Building All-New Class of Ships, its Largest-Ever!
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Breaking News: Princess Cruises Building All-New Class of Ships, its Largest-Ever!

By 2039, there will be three new ships in the Princess Cruises fleet, the largest, most advanced ships ever for the cruise line, carrying over 4700 guests each, and dual-fuel,...

River to Ocean Onboard a Single Ship: Windstar’s New Way to Cruise
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River to Ocean Onboard a Single Ship: Windstar’s New Way to Cruise

If you love river cruising and you love ocean cruising… then there’s a new cruise style on the horizon for you. Beginning December 2026, Windstar’s newest ship, Star Explorer, will...

Two New Ships, Two Ways to Cruise: There Really is a Cruise Out There for Everyone
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Two New Ships, Two Ways to Cruise: There Really is a Cruise Out There for Everyone

Two very different new ships—one an intimate, design-forward superyacht, the other a high-energy floating resort—are sending a strong message. Whether you’re a cruise lover or a cruise newbie, there’s a...

Celebrity River Cruises Reveals Experiential Approach to Shore Excursions
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Celebrity River Cruises Reveals Experiential Approach to Shore Excursions

The hotly anticipated new river cruise line has shared how it’s planning to offer its guests a new way to experience the river communities of Europe when it debuts in...

Princess Cruises Celebrates Margarita World Record – and Winning Celebrity Partnership
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Princess Cruises Celebrates Margarita World Record – and Winning Celebrity Partnership

Cruise lines love to break records – competing for the biggest ships, introducing firsts-at-sea, and of course, creating record-breaking events that give thousands of guests the chance to make history…...

Atlas Ocean Voyages’ New Ship ‘Sails’ Into the Future of Luxury Expedition Cruising
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Atlas Ocean Voyages’ New Ship ‘Sails’ Into the Future of Luxury Expedition Cruising

The romance of sailing cruise ships is back, and the new generation of sailing cruise ships has a modern and eco-friendly twist. The latest cruise line to announce it’s building...

Windstar Debuts First of a New Class of Ships: Star Seeker
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Windstar Debuts First of a New Class of Ships: Star Seeker

Small-ship cruise line Windstar has christened the first newbuild ship to join its fleet. Star Seeker represents a new class of ships and a new era for the small-ship cruise...

Windstar Debuts First of a New Class of Ships: Star Seeker
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Windstar Debuts First of a New Class of Ships: Star Seeker

Small-ship cruise line Windstar has christened the first newbuild ship to join its fleet. Star Seeker represents a new class of ships and a new era for the small-ship cruise...

Oceania Cruises Goes Adults-Only: A New Trend?
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Oceania Cruises Goes Adults-Only: A New Trend?

Oceania Cruises has joined an exclusive cruising club, announcing that it’s joining the ranks of cruise lines banning kids. You may be surprised which – and how few - cruise...

Oceania Cruises Goes Adults-Only: A New Trend?
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Oceania Cruises Goes Adults-Only: A New Trend?

Oceania Cruises has joined an exclusive cruising club, announcing that it’s joining the ranks of cruise lines banning kids. You may be surprised which – and how few - cruise...

Welcome Wave Season and Save!
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Welcome Wave Season and Save!

'Tis the season for cruise travelers to save! Wave Season is that time of year when cruise lines roll out wave after wave of promotions, perks, and irresistible offers. They’re...

Welcome Wave Season and Save!
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Welcome Wave Season and Save!

'Tis the season for cruise travelers to save! Wave Season is that time of year when cruise lines roll out wave after wave of promotions, perks, and irresistible offers. They’re...

Celebrating the Night: Seabourn’s ‘Noctourism’ Experiences
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Celebrating the Night: Seabourn’s ‘Noctourism’ Experiences

During the shortest days and longest nights of the year, ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn is shining a spotlight on ways it gives guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the...

Celebrating the Night: Seabourn’s ‘Noctourism’ Experiences
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Celebrating the Night: Seabourn’s ‘Noctourism’ Experiences

During the shortest days and longest nights of the year, ultra-luxury cruise line Seabourn is shining a spotlight on ways it gives guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the...

VIDEO: A New Kind of Expedition Cruising by Atlas Ocean Voyages: Epicurean Expeditions
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VIDEO: A New Kind of Expedition Cruising by Atlas Ocean Voyages: Epicurean Expeditions

Expedition cruises are a fast-growing, life-changing way to see the world in a different way. Atlas Ocean Voyages, with its fleet of small, yacht-like ships that also have polar capabilities,...

VIDEO: A New Kind of Expedition Cruising by Atlas Ocean Voyages: Epicurean Expeditions
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VIDEO: A New Kind of Expedition Cruising by Atlas Ocean Voyages: Epicurean Expeditions

Expedition cruises are a fast-growing, life-changing way to see the world in a different way. Atlas Ocean Voyages, with its fleet of small, yacht-like ships that also have polar capabilities,...

VIDEO SHIP TOUR: Antarctic Expeditions and Luxury Yachting all the in the Same Scenic Ship
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VIDEO SHIP TOUR: Antarctic Expeditions and Luxury Yachting all the in the Same Scenic Ship

You might say it’s a tale of two ships – all wrapped into one! Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours made waves recently with its announcement of its new class of...

VIDEO SHIP TOUR: Antarctic Expeditions and Luxury Yachting all the in the Same Scenic Ship
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VIDEO SHIP TOUR: Antarctic Expeditions and Luxury Yachting all the in the Same Scenic Ship

You might say it’s a tale of two ships – all wrapped into one! Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours made waves recently with its announcement of its new class of...

Scenic Announces New Class of Luxury Expedition Ship with Pre-Release Pricing
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Scenic Announces New Class of Luxury Expedition Ship with Pre-Release Pricing

Scenic Group has announced the launch of Scenic Ikon, a new class of ‘Discovery Yachts’- and the opening of bookings at special pre-release pricing. Scenic Ikon joins the luxury cruise line’s...

Scenic Announces New Class of Luxury Expedition Ship with Pre-Release Pricing
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Scenic Announces New Class of Luxury Expedition Ship with Pre-Release Pricing

Scenic Group has announced the launch of Scenic Ikon, a new class of ‘Discovery Yachts’- and the opening of bookings at special pre-release pricing. Scenic Ikon joins the luxury cruise line’s...

The World’s Biggest Cruise Line Marks a 100-ship Milestone
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The World’s Biggest Cruise Line Marks a 100-ship Milestone

It sails 21 rivers, 5 oceans, and all 7 continents with more ships than any other single cruise line in the world. And now, with the naming of nine new...

The World’s Biggest Cruise Line Marks a 100-ship Milestone
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The World’s Biggest Cruise Line Marks a 100-ship Milestone

It sails 21 rivers, 5 oceans, and all 7 continents with more ships than any other single cruise line in the world. And now, with the naming of nine new...

Riviera Designates World First Solo Cruise Ship
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Riviera Designates World First Solo Cruise Ship

Solo travel keeps growing, and now there’s a river ship just for singletons to enjoy cruising together for the whole season! Riviera Travel is launching the first-ever cruise ship dedicated...

Riviera Designates World First Solo Cruise Ship
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Riviera Designates World First Solo Cruise Ship

Solo travel keeps growing, and now there’s a river ship just for singletons to enjoy cruising together for the whole season! Riviera Travel is launching the first-ever cruise ship dedicated...

Sneak Peek at Celebrity Cruises’ New River Ships
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Sneak Peek at Celebrity Cruises’ New River Ships

How is Celebrity Cruises bringing their revolutionary, ‘Edge-class’ ocean ship design and lifestyle to the rivers of Europe? The cruise line has now revealed at least part of its vision...

Sneak Peek at Celebrity Cruises’ New River Ships
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Sneak Peek at Celebrity Cruises’ New River Ships

How is Celebrity Cruises bringing their revolutionary, ‘Edge-class’ ocean ship design and lifestyle to the rivers of Europe? The cruise line has now revealed at least part of its vision...

Scenic Enrich: The Exclusive Events that Take Scenic Cruise Luxury to New Heights
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Scenic Enrich: The Exclusive Events that Take Scenic Cruise Luxury to New Heights

Private, after-hours Scenic Enrich cultural events, just for guests of Scenic ocean and river cruises, take a luxury voyage to next-level privilege. Here are my experiences of three Scenic Enrich...

Cruising Gets a New “Star:” Royal Caribbean’s Latest Icon Class Ship Debuts
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Cruising Gets a New “Star:” Royal Caribbean’s Latest Icon Class Ship Debuts

Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas has launched in a glittering ceremony. The line’s latest Icon-class ship’s christening event lit up Port Canaveral, Florida. You might say it was ‘written...

VIDEO: The River Cruise Ship with the Most Restaurants
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VIDEO: The River Cruise Ship with the Most Restaurants

Foodies take note! The Riverside Mozart has broken the mould when it comes to river cruise dining! It has more restaurants than I've ever seen on a river cruise ship....

Viking Launching First Ever River Cruises in India
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Viking Launching First Ever River Cruises in India

Beginning in 2027, Viking will add another exotic river and destination to its global collection of cruises, which is good news for devoted Viking fans looking for new places to...

American Cruise Lines Launches its Newest Class of Ships on 4th July
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American Cruise Lines Launches its Newest Class of Ships on 4th July

American Cruise Lines celebrated Independence Day 2025 – and started its countdown to America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 – with the launch of its newest class of ships. Sticking with...

Is This the Largest, Most Expensive Cruise Ship Suite Ever?
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Is This the Largest, Most Expensive Cruise Ship Suite Ever?

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed the Skyview Regent Suite on the upcoming Seven Seas Prestige… and it’s the biggest – and the priciest – suite in cruise ship history!...

Longest, Tallest and One-of-a-Kind: Royal Caribbean’s Newest ‘Perfect Day’ Plus New Beach Resorts
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Longest, Tallest and One-of-a-Kind: Royal Caribbean’s Newest ‘Perfect Day’ Plus New Beach Resorts

“Bigger and bolder than anything” Royal Caribbean has done yet. That’s how the cruise line is describing Perfect Day Mexico, with never-seen-before attractions. Plus, Royal Caribbean has revealed more destination...

VIDEO: Incredible Tulip Time Scenes from an Emerald River Cruise in the Netherlands
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VIDEO: Incredible Tulip Time Scenes from an Emerald River Cruise in the Netherlands

Windmills and tulips and river cruising, oh my! Springtime serves up the most iconic sights and moments of Dutch culture – and a river cruise may be the best way...

Trafalgar Expands From Land Touring into River Cruising
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Trafalgar Expands From Land Touring into River Cruising

Beginning in 2026, fans of Trafalgar tours have another way to enjoy the expert guidance, meaningful local experiences, cultural immersion and ease of travel they’ve come to expect from their...

VIDEO: See it here first: MSC World America Inaugural Cruise Ship Tour
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VIDEO: See it here first: MSC World America Inaugural Cruise Ship Tour

MSC World America has launched! The secret to the success of this new mega-ship is right there in the name - the first MSC Cruises ship designed specifically for the...

Cruise to the Total Solar Eclipse in 2026!
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Cruise to the Total Solar Eclipse in 2026!

On August 12, 2026, we are in for a rare and remarkable celestial event – a total solar eclipse - and a cruise may be the best place for you...

A Whole New River Cruise Destination as AmaWaterways Launches 1st Colombia Ship
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A Whole New River Cruise Destination as AmaWaterways Launches 1st Colombia Ship

AmaWaterways has debuted the AmaMagdalena, the first-ever major river cruise line ship to navigate Colombia’s Magdalena River. The launch opens a completely new cruise destination for fans of river cruising...

World First! Viking Announces First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship with Zero Emissions
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World First! Viking Announces First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship with Zero Emissions

Cruising just took a giant step towards becoming a lot cleaner and better for the environment and seas we love to sail. Viking and its shipbuilder, Fincantieri, have revealed they’re...