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

04/24/2025

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 cruising tastes of North Americans. That means you! 

But MSC Cruises is not turning its back on its European roots. Instead, the cruise line says it’s delivering the best of both...


Cruise to the Total Solar Eclipse in 2026!

04/24/2025

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 to experience it. This will be the first total solar eclipse visible from Europe this millennium!  When you combine an extraordinary natural spectacle that may be best viewed at sea,...


Norwegian Aqua has Arrived!

04/10/2025

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship has arrived in North America ahead of its christening – and its Aqua Slidecoaster, the world’s first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide, is already going viral. 

The latest attraction at sea features a high-speed powered launch that propels adventurous guests through one of two different courses across three decks. With dual slides, guests can have two unique...


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

04/10/2025

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 building the first-ever cruise ship powered by hydrogen, developed by a Fincantieri subsidiary specializing in advanced fuel cell technology. 

That will allow the ship to operate with zero – yes, zero...


Four Seasons Yachts Picks "Celebrity" Captain for Inaugural Ship

03/27/2025

Four Seasons Yachts is set to debut in January 2026, and when its first small-ship, ultra-luxury vessel takes to the seas, it will be helmed by a very familiar figure. One might even say, a “Celebrity.” Captain Kate McCue has moved from Celebrity Cruises to the new cruise line. 

Even cruise aficionados who have never sailed on...


2 Cruise Lines Implement New Age Restrictions on Young Travelers

02/27/2025

Two of the world’s biggest cruise lines are cracking down on young travelers cruising on their own. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line quietly changed their minimum age policies in February 2025. 

They are still two of the most family- and kid-friendly cruise lines out there, with cruise guests of all ages welcomed. 

The change is for young adults traveling...


The Coldest Cruise in the World? Ponant Inaugurates Icebreaking Winter Voyage

02/13/2025 in Québec

It's the first time ever that a cruise ship has navigated the frozen St. Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada - in the WINTER! Carving new horizons for small-ship, luxury expedition cruising even more than Antarctic and Arctic cruises, which are held during the summer months. 

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO FOR AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Ponant's CEO Herve Gastinel, on board Ponant's...


Tahiti and More: Gems of French Polynesia to Discover on Your Paul Gauguin Cruise

01/23/2025

There’s magic in the word ‘Tahiti.’ It conjures up visions of the ultimate tropical escape and sailing serenely through pristine, jewel-toned waters that kiss the undeveloped, palm-lined shores and reflect dramatic peaks. Part of one of the most remote and romanticized regions of the world, the mere mention of Tahiti evokes fantasies of cruising through an exotic paradise – isolated...


Attention Cruise Travelers: Save During Wave!

01/09/2025

Welcome to Wave Season!  Wave after wave of promotions, offers and perks that make booking your next – or your first! - cruise irresistible. Cruise lines compete to outdo each other during Wave, and that gives you the opportunity to save money, get some extra perks to spoil yourself – or sail into new cruise horizons! 

Navigating...


MSC Cruises’ Private Island Cultivating Conservation Success with Super Coral Program

12/30/2024

MSC Cruises and the MSC Foundation are sharing some good news for the world’s seas coming from the Super Coral Program at the cruise line’s private island in The Bahamas, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. 

The Super Coral Program, working with off-site university partners since 2020, is dedicated to reversing the shocking worldwide decline in coral populations. 

New research supported by the...