Holland America Line Introduces Enhanced Denali Lodge and Free Dining Plan for 2027 Alaska Cruisetour Season
As Holland America Line prepares to celebrate 80 years of exploring Alaska, the cruise line is unveiling its 2027 Cruisetour season with fresh enhancements. (more…)
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A new status-match program from Virgin Voyages extends instant status recognition to an estimated 50 million elite travellers across more than 35 airlines, hotel and cruise loyalty programs.
Azamara Cruises invites travelers to see more of the world in 2026 and 2027 with up to $1,000 in onboard credit and more than $4,500 in value through Always Azamara inclusions on over 200 sailings.
Princess Cruises begins the 2026 Wave Season with the introduction of its annual “Come Aboard Sale,” presenting some of the year’s best savings for travelers planning their next unforgettable vacation at sea.
Established in 2009, MTC Hamburg has become a leading provider of world-class maritime training, renowned for its certified programmes, highly qualified instructors, and advanced simulation facilities in western Hamburg. 
The Port of Valencia last week hosted the final conference of the H2PORTS project, a pioneering initiative that has enabled the testing in real operations of a hydrogen-powered ReachStacker and a 4×4 tractor unit, as well as a mobile refuelling station for this clean fuel.
Club Travalia, the vacation membership club which is dedicated to Carnival Cruise Line, has announced the overwhelming popularity among its members in booking Carnival cruises. 
Today, Explora Journeys – the privately owned and ultra elegant ocean travel brand of the MSC Group – and Hilton announce an exclusive collaboration. 
Scenic Group’s Ken Muskat tells Rebecca Gibson how Emerald Cruises’ new ships will elevate the luxury cruising experience.
Partnership introduced new destination concept at the Ensenada Cruise Terminal, highlighting collaboration and investment aimed at strengthening tourism and community growth in Baja California. 

Margaritaville at Sea is continuing to expand onboard amenities and dining choices across its fleet, with new concepts being introduced aboard both Margaritaville at Sea Islander and Margaritaville at Sea Paradise.
The new purpose-built Star Class yacht launches a new era of intimate, all-suite cruising, beginning with a christening celebration, a sold-out christening voyage and a personal family connection at the helm. 
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, MSC Group’s Cruise Division and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs’ Art in Public Places program hosted Art After Dark: Panel Discussion and Artist Reception at the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal at PortMiami. 
MSC Cruises has released new details on its upcoming new ship MSC World Asia, highlighting design elements and amenities planned for the next ship in its World Class series.
MSC Cruises’ launch from Galveston in November, and the opening of the Texas port’s fourth cruise terminal to accommodate the MSC Seascape, mark a major boost for Gulf Coast cruising.
MSC Cruises MSC Grandiosa arrived at Port Canaveral yesterday (December 6, 2025) to begin week-long sailings to the Caribbean and Bahamas from the Central Florida port. 
Boat Bike Tours is expanding its boutique barge experience in 2026 with a new 15-day Belgium & France itinerary that cruises and cycles along the Somme River, where the company’s barge Fleur is the only passenger ship offering multiday trips.
Oceania Cruises® has unveiled two brand-new culinary concepts aboard Oceania Sonata, the first vessel in its next generation Sonata Class launching in August 2027, during a press conference at ILTM Cannes. 

Broward County’s Port Everglades recently closed out a two-week stretch that saw three new cruise ships complete their namings, Plaques-and-Keys ceremonies and maiden voyages from one of the world’s busiest homeports.
Celestyal has announced a strategic leadership change, with the appointment of Janet Parton as vice president of marketing, PR and customer experience. 
TUI Cruises’ newest ship, Mein Schiff Flow, will sail from in Cape Town in late 2026 as part of an 18-night repositioning voyage to the Middle East, adding another high-profile international line to the city’s growing cruise calendar.
Ambassador Cruise Line, the UK’s affordable quality cruise line, is launching its festive campaign, offering guests the opportunity to secure their 27/28 no-fly sailing with just a £12 deposit.
Cruise Critic®, the world’s leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has announced the winners of its 17th annual Best in Cruise Awards, naming the best cruise lines and destinations of the year, based on expert insight and traveler ratings. 