Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas Rescues 77 Refugees
The Royal Caribbean cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas rescued 77 refugees from a distressed sailboat in the Ionian Sea, off the coast of Greece.
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Royal Caribbean: $100 Million Upgrade for Allure of the Seas
Royal Caribbean announce $100M upgrade for Allure of the Seas, scheduled for April 2025, as part of the company’s Royal Amplified refit program.
Ponant Opens Sales for 10-Day Vietnamese Coastal Voyage
Ponant announced the launch of sales for a 10-day voyage along the Vietnamese coast, set to sail from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Long this fall.
Norwegian Cruises to Enhance Encore with 24 New Staterooms
Norwegian Cruise Line is set to add 24 new staterooms to the Encore during drydock, mirroring recent enhancements made to the Norwegian Joy.
Hurricane Debby Impacts Carnival Cruise Line Ships Schedules
Thanks to Hurricane Debby, at least two Carnival Cruise Line ships have had to adjust their itineraries, according to a statement by the company.
Princess Cruises to Launch Largest-Ever Alaska Season in 2026
With the introduction of the new Star Princess, Princess Cruises is gearing up for its biggest Alaska season yet in 2026.
Ambassador Hosts Travel Agents on Norway Fjordlands Cruise
After unveiling its 2024 FAM trip program, Ambassador Cruise Line invited 12 travel agents aboard the Ambience for a firsthand experience.
MSC Cruises to Cut Fleetwide Emissions by Up to 15%
MSC Cruises is to reduce its fleetwide emissions by as much as 15% by 2026 through the introduction of a new itinerary planning tool, OptiCruise
Atlas Ocean Voyages Unveils 2026 Arctic Sailings & New Ports
Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced its 2026 Arctic season, introducing six- and seven-night expeditions and, for the first time, pre-cruise hotels
Island Princess Set to Embark on Summer Mediterranean Cruises
The Island Princess is gearing up for an exciting summer season in the Mediterranean, completing Princess Cruises’ five-ship fleet in Europe.
Carnival Unveils Pearl Cove Beach Club at Celebration Key
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed details about Pearl Cove Beach Club, an exclusive retreat at Celebration Key for guests 18 and older.
Norwegian Encore's Major Upgrades to Enhance Experience
Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that Norwegian Encore will receive significant updates designed to elevate onboard guest experiences.
Royal Caribbean Returns to Latin America for Winter 2025-26
Royal Caribbean to make a comeback to Latin America for the 2025-26 winter season with the Serenade of the Seas, as announced in a press release.
More New Themed Spaces on Disney Destiny
Disney Cruise Line has announced an array of new themed spaces and experiences on its upcoming ship, the Disney Destiny.
Almaco Group Delivers Culinary Facilities for Silver Ray
Almaco Group has successfully delivered all galley and provision store facilities onboard the Silver Ray, as announced in a recent press release.
Feature Hero & Villain-Themed Attractions for Disney Destiny
Disney Destiny will offer a variety of attractions themed around Disney, Pixar and Marvel heroes and villains, according to a press release.
Uniworld Announces 50-Night "Rivers of the World" Cruise
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced its third "Rivers of the World" cruise, set for 2026, as part of the brand's 50th anniversary.
Royal Caribbean Increases Private Offering to $2 Billion
Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced the pricing of its private offering of $2 billion in senior unsecured notes with a 6.000% interest rate.
Ambassador Cruises Partners with Baggex for Luggage Services
Ambassador Cruise Line has entered into a new partnership with Baggex, a specialized luggage delivery service, to improve the guest experience.
Holland America Line Launches Celestial Cruises for 2026
Holland America Line announced a new series of Celestial Cruises for 2026, offering guests the chance to witness extraordinary celestial events.