Holland America Sends Volendam and Zaandam on Grand Voyages
As demand for slow, immersive travel grows, Holland America is betting months-long voyages still build loyalty. It stands out as the industry leans toward shorter sailings.
Corazul to Launch Spanish-Language Cruises From Barcelona in 2026
A Spanish language cruise brand targets a market left without a homegrown option after Pullmantur, adding new competition on Mediterranean routes for Spanish-speaking travelers.
Disney Adventure Reaches Port Canaveral on Route to Singapore
Disney’s Singapore debut reflects cruise lines’ pivot toward Asia, where short, entertainment-driven sailings are becoming the new way to win first-time cruisers.
27-Year-Old Dies Aboard Ovation of the Seas After Singapore Return
As short cruises surge from Singapore, the death spotlights how lines and port authorities handle onboard emergencies and what transparency passengers can expect.
Victory Cruise Lines Appoints CJ Rogers to West Coast Sales Role
As small-ship cruise brands fight for attention, the West has become a key travel advisor battleground where deeper trade ties can unlock affluent clients and repeat bookings.
Ketchikan Set to Overtake Juneau in 2026 Cruise Passengers
Juneau’s experiment with negotiated cruise limits is rewriting Southeast Alaska itineraries, shifting economic gains and crowding pressures to ports ready to absorb them.
Developers Propose New Tampa Bay Cruise Port to Bypass Skyway Bridge
With cruise ships getting taller, ports are scrambling for new gateways. Tampa Bay’s proposal could keep the region competitive while intensifying scrutiny of estuary impacts.
Norwegian Cruise Line Opens Bookings for Its Largest Ship Aura
Norwegian’s bigger Prima Plus bet shows cruise lines chasing outdoor thrill spaces and premium suites to stand out as private islands reshape Caribbean competition.
Azamara Quest Adds Suite Deck in October Greece Drydock
Azamara is betting that deep refits and more suites can keep its small ships competitive as premium cruising shifts toward higher-end accommodations and refreshed spaces.
Winter Storm Fern Delays Carnival Pride Return to Baltimore
The Baltimore delay shows how winter storms can upend tightly timed cruise turnarounds, pushing lines to reshuffle itineraries as weather risk grows on East Coast homeports.
Ambassador Cruise Line Welcomes Ambition’s 100,000th Guest
With more ships chasing the same United Kingdom cruisers, Ambassador is leaning into hosted, community-led themes to make voyages feel like social clubs at sea.
American Encore Set to Debut May 2026 on Columbia and Snake Rivers
Encore’s rollout underscores how fast domestic river cruising is expanding, with operators pouring new capacity into the Columbia and Snake to win travelers seeking luxury close to home.