Silversea Launches 83-Day Grand Voyage from New York

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Silversea’s 83-day Grand Voyage through the North Atlantic and Northern Europe set sail aboard the 388-guest Silver Shadow this week. Departing from New York City, the itinerary includes 55 destinations across 16 countries, connecting travelers with iconic ports like Geiranger and Flåm and smaller gems such as Iles de la Madeleine and Rouen. The journey […]

Cruise Line Debuts $25K-a-Night Skyview Suite on New Ship

The new ship, Seven Seas Prestige by Regent, sails on calm ocean waters under a clear blue sky. Multiple decks, lifeboats, and the luxurious Skyview Suite are visible along the sides of this stunning cruise vessel.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed the Skyview Regent Suite, the largest all-inclusive suite in cruise history, set to debut on the new Seven Seas Prestige in December 2026. Covering 8,794 square feet across two levels, the suite features expansive ocean views, a private gym, sauna, library nook, in-suite elevator, and a bar-lounge area, starting […]

Carnival Valor Returns With New Waterpark and Revamped Casino

A colorful outdoor WaterWorks Park with yellow and orange slides, a blue spiral slide, and a large tipping bucket, surrounded by railings. This lively structure is located on the deck of Carnival Valor.

Carnival Valor has resumed service following an extensive dry dock in Spain, debuting a new WaterWorks aqua park and a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge. The ship welcomed guests in Barcelona before embarking on a transatlantic Carnival Journeys voyage to its homeport of New Orleans. Enhancements include accessibility improvements throughout public areas, redesigned staterooms with […]

MSC Yacht Club Coming to MSC Magnifica in 2026

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MSC Cruises will add its exclusive MSC Yacht Club experience to MSC Magnifica as part of a major refurbishment set for later this year. The ship will emerge from dry dock with new luxury suites, a private restaurant and lounge, and a dedicated sundeck with a pool. Summer 2026 sailings, featuring itineraries to the Baltic, […]

Diana Ross Tapped as Godmother for Royal Caribbean’s Newest Ship

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Royal Caribbean has named music legend Diana Ross as the godmother of its upcoming ship, Star of the Seas, which will debut in August 2025. The Icon Class vessel will sail from Port Canaveral, Florida, offering family-focused vacations with stops including Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. Ross will participate in a naming ceremony […]

Royal Caribbean Chairman Richard Fain to Step Down

A man in a suit, resembling Royal Caribbean Chairman Richard Fain, smiles indoors with plants behind him; on the right, he poses outdoors on a ship’s deck, leaning on a white railing with industrial structures and blue sky in the background.

Royal Caribbean Group announced a major leadership shift this week as Richard Fain, who has served as Chairman since 1988, will step down from the role in the fourth quarter of 2025. Fain will remain on the Board of Directors, continuing his longstanding association with the company he helped transform into a global cruise leader. […]

Carnival Cuts Food Waste on Cruises by 44 Percent

A large Carnival Cruise ship is sailing on the open sea under a clear blue sky. The vessel is white with red and blue accents and several decks, featuring lifeboats and a distinctive red funnel.

Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise operator, has reduced food waste per person by 44% since 2019, exceeding its 2025 goal of 40% a year early. The reduction, part of the company’s “Less Left Over” initiative, has helped Carnival avoid over $250 million in food costs while enhancing meal experiences for nearly 13.5 million annual […]

Enhancing Your Cruise Experience: The Role of Personalized Keepsakes

A large Holland America cruise ship is docked a short distance from a sandy beach with clear turquoise water. The sky is mostly clear with a few clouds, and lush greenery lines the left edge of the shoreline—perfect for cruises on sale.

Cruises provide a unique blend of luxury, exploration, and relaxation, creating an unforgettable escape from the ordinary. While the ports of call and onboard amenities are highlights in themselves, what often lasts long after the ship has docked is the story you tell. And what better way to tell that story than through a personalized […]