Cruising News
Why Costa Rica is a Paradise for Watersports Enthusiasts
Costa Rica is a haven for those who enjoy water sports. It offers both calm relaxation and exciting activity. The nation offers amazing beaches from the Pacific to the Caribbean that perfectly combine leisure with action. Kayaking on calm rivers or surfing amazing waves lets one appreciate Costa Rica’s aquatic surroundings. Water sports aficionados love this Central American jewel because of its perfect weather and great marine life.
Five New Holland America Line Legendary Voyages Promise Grandeur in 2026-2027
Today, Holland America Line unveiled new Legendary Voyages that create destination-rich vacations sailing roundtrip from the United States. The five new cruises, which range from 27 to 45 days, will provide guests the opportunity to explore one or several regions in depth—including the Mediterranean, the South Pacific, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and Hawaii.
FITUR Cruises 2025 highlights the rise of blue tourism, set to reach 37 Million Cruise Passengers
Experts affirm that cruise passengers are loyal to the cruise experience but not to cruise lines, as they enjoy trying new products and travel styles. The third edition of the Cruceroadicto Awards honored the best cruise lines, ships, and ports of 2024.
TAKE A DEEPER LOOK AT THE WORLD WITH SILVERSEA’S 230 NEW VOYAGES FOR 2026/2027
Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has announced 230 new voyages for 2026/2027, expanding its industry-leading destination offering. The new voyage collection, which will take guests to all seven continents, features 131 expedition voyages to some of the world’s most remote regions and 99 ocean sailings that will blend luxury and cultural immersion in over 400 destinations in more than 85 countries.
The World, Residences at Sea Announces 2025 Journey
The World, the largest privately owned residential yacht on earth, reveals its 2025 Journey featuring unrivalled worldwide adventure. Sailing across five oceans and visiting six continents, a once-in-a-lifetime voyage awaits our international community of travellers featuring almost 100 ports of call. The only ship of its kind in operation today, The World offers a one-of-a-kind ultra-luxury lifestyle of global exploration from the comfort of a home at sea. Renowned for its explorations to the planet’s most remote and undiscovered regions as well as to diverse cosmopolitan cities, The World begins 2025 in Cabo San Lucas on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and ends the year in historical and picturesque Hobart, Tasmania, Australia where it will ring in 2026.
Princess Cruises Celebrates End of the Year with Prestigious Industry Honors for Ships, Itineraries
After a banner year introducing enthusiastic cruisers to the new Sun Princess, the next-level Love Boat named Condé Nast Traveler’s Mega Ship of the Year, Princess Cruises continues to sail off with top honors from some of the most respected travel industry organizations worldwide. Acclaimed for incredible ships, itineraries, dining, travel advisor programs and of course, romance, Princess promises an unforgettable onboard experience and wanderlust destinations to fall in love with.
AWARD-WINNING PRIVATE ISLAND CRUISE DESTINATION RENAMED ‘RELAXAWAY
Half Moon Cay, the highly-rated and award-winning exclusive destination known for beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters in The Bahamas, is being renamed RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay in support of its enhancements and the experience guests can expect as they are immersed in this tropical paradise. The announcement was made today jointly by Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line.
Princess Cruises Reports Record-Breaking Black Friday through Cyber Monday Weekend Booking Period
Princess Cruises, the world’s most iconic cruise line, today announced record-breaking bookings over the 4-day period covering the Black Friday through Cyber Monday period, fueled by strong demand for upcoming sailings in 2025 and beyond. The unprecedented performance saw bookings increase 32% over the same period in 2023.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Debuts Bold New ‘Unrivaled At Sea™’ Brand Positioning
Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, has unveiled its striking new brand positioning featuring a strong and distinctive creative look and bold Unrivaled at Sea™ tagline, firmly cementing their position as the world’s leading ultra luxury cruise line. In addition, Regent has revealed a rich and emotive global brand campaign - Nobody Does It Better™ - encapsulating the extraordinary vacation experience found only on board The World’s Most Luxurious Fleet®.
Star Clippers Introduces Multiple New Mediterranean Ports of Call for Summer 2026 Sailing Schedule
The specialist cruise line has announced seven brand new ports of call for their summer 2026 schedule, including Ouranoupolis in Greece and Barletta, Monopoli, Crotone and Pesaro in Italy. Star Flyer will visit Ouranoupolis, a small city in the Halkidiki region, following a day of sailing along the Athos peninsular and viewing the monasteries as a part of a 7-night Greek Islands sailing in June 2026. Pesaro will be a tender port, allowing multiple excursion opportunities including day trips to the Republic of San Marino – one of the smallest countries in the world - and the UNESCO-recognised town of Urbino. There are currently no other cruise ships scheduled to visit Ouranoupolis or Pesaro in summer 2026.
Princess Cruises Partners with Kylie Minogue to Add Zero Alcohol Sparkling Rosé
Princess Cruises is celebrating life’s moments with a splash of pink, as the cruise line introduces music icon and entrepreneur Kylie Minogue’s award-winning No Alcohol Sparkling Rosé to its exclusive “Love Line Premium Liquors” collection. This delightful, alcohol-free sparkling wine, with its vibrant notes of fresh strawberries, is the latest addition to the impressive lineup of celebrity fine wines and spirits.
Carnival Corporation Announces Executive Leadership Changes
Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, has announced important moves within its global leadership team for Princess Cruises, Holland America Line and Seabourn.