AIDA Cruises, market leader for cruises and third-largest tour operator in Germany, is about to successfully complete its second comprehensive shipyard project as part of the AIDA Evolution future initiative with AIDAluna. Five more Selection ships will be brought up to peak condition by 2028. Next is AIDAbella from January Read more
Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam is back in service with a fresh look and new features following a two-week dry dock in the Bahamas. Guests embarked the Vista-class ship in Miami on Dec. 6, 2025, for a 17-day Eastern & Southern Caribbean cruise, showcasing upgrades like a redesigned Crow’s Nest, added ocean view staterooms Read more
American Cruise Lines has announced that 2026 promises to be the company’s most extraordinary year ever highlighting 11 new U.S. itineraries and 3 brand new small ships. Sailing year-round, the company will honor the country’s 250th birthday on its portfolio of domestic itineraries exploring coast-to-coast—including new cruises on the Great Lakes, the Arkansas River, Read more
Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, together with ITM Group and Hutchison Ports ECV, unveiled plans for Ensenada Bay Village, a new shoreside destination inspired by the culture and natural beauty of Baja California, Mexico. The unveiling took place during a formal project presentation held on Friday, Read more
Explora Journeys – the privately owned and ultra elegant ocean travel brand of the MSC Group – and Hilton announce an exclusive collaboration. As part of this exciting new travel offering, Hilton debuts Hilton Honors Adventures, an extension of Hilton’s award-winning guest loyalty programme focused on immersive, adventure-driven travel, with Explora Read more
Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, has today unveiled new suite renderings of Crystal Grace, set to debut in May 2028. The ship’s all-suite, all-veranda accommodations have been reimagined with enhanced storage and select suites offering expansive wraparound verandas, a first-ever configuration for Crystal. Designed by leading cruise ship Read more
Havila Polaris has set sail from Bergen on its first climate-neutral voyage along the coastal route. On board were international guests, media representatives and people who live and work on the coast. The coastal cruise ship was fuelled with a total of 350 cubic metres of biogas for the 12-day Read more
Windstar Cruises is placing the final touches on Star Seeker, the first of two new all-suite yachts joining its boutique fleet. Marking a major milestone in her journey to the seas, Star Seeker began sea trials from the WestSEA shipyard in Portugal on 23rd October. Windstar proudly announces another key Read more
Marella Cruises, TUI’s UK ocean cruise line, has launched its fourth a la carte dining experience on Marella Voyager, Umi Sushi, a Japanese inspired cuisine which will be available onboard from December 2025. Umi Sushi is the fourth à la carte restaurant and the 17th dining venue onboard Marella Voyager. It offers Read more
There’s a particular kind of excitement that comes with a festive event on board a cruise ship. It’s quieter than holiday anticipation, warmer than the countdown to Christmas Day itself – a flutter of expectation that something special is waiting just over the horizon. For many guests, the preparation for Read more
Celebration Key, Carnival Cruise Line’s new exclusive destination that opened earlier this year in Grand Bahama, is bringing holiday cheer with a dazzling display of festive décor for the very first time. Each portal features holiday trees, wreaths and garlands inspired by its unique theme, with highlights such as larger-than-life gift boxes Read more
The one-year countdown to the launch of MSC Cruises’ latest flagship, MSC World Asia, has begun. The state-of-the-art flagship is set to become the latest World Class ship to join the cruise line’s fleet, inviting guests to experience the Art of Cruising beginning December 2026. Setting sail to some of the Read more