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Robert Downey Jr., a Star-Studded Ceremony, and Disney’s Big Bet on Southeast Asia

Disney Cruise Line has officially arrived in Southeast Asia, and it did so in the only way Disney knows how:…
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Pelorus and the New Age of Private Exploration at Sea

My fascination with yachts began as a boy on the docks of Nantucket. Like anyone who has lingered in a…
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Celebrity Solstice Returns to Service After Singapore Drydock

Celebrity Solstice has returned to service following a scheduled drydock renovation. The ship departed Singapore on March 2, after completing…
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New American Anthem to Launch in Pacific Northwest in 2027
American Cruise Lines announced that American Anthem will cruise the Columbia and Snake rivers when…
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Australis Cruises Marks 35 Years of Exploring Patagonia’s Edge
There are cruise lines that measure their success in ship size, onboard attractions, or the…
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Royals, Rivals and Seven Nations That Ruled the Sea
Fates & Fortunes They were four of the best kept and maintained ships on the…
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Emerald Kaia Departs for Med Debut as Godparents Announced
Emerald Kaia is officially on her way. Emerald Cruises confirmed that its newest luxury yacht…
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Crystal’s New Owner’s Suite Reveal Has Us Taking a Closer Look
Crystal Cruises has been steadily sharing updates about Crystal Grace over the past several months.…
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First Voyage, Ten Pound Poms & Queen Elizabeth 2
First Voyage 64 years ago (Nov 1961) and my first voyage – onboard the German…
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Silversea Spirit Drydock Renovation to Make 6th Ship to Feature S.A.L.T.
Silversea announced that Silver Spirit will undergo a drydock renovation beginning March 22, 2026, at…
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CruiseNews Reviews
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Classic Cruising With A British Flair Aboard The AMBIENCE
In late October last year, we flew off to London to board Ambassador Cruise Line‘s…
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On Site: A Snapshot Look at Windstar’s New Star Seeker
After boarding Windstar Cruises’ new Star Seeker last week, CruiseNews eagerly ventured up, down and all around. We spoke with…
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Oceania Allura: A Ship That Evolves, Learns, Delights
Long before Allura shimmered into view, Oceania Cruises began with three quietly elegant 600-passenger ships:…
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WiFi on Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady: Speed Tests & Review
Cruise Wi-Fi has improved significantly over the past few years, but performance still varies depending…
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A Caribbean Cruise aboard Queen Elizabeth After 45 Years as a Shipboard Lecturer
When William “Bill” H. Miller stepped ashore in Miami after a Caribbean cruise aboard Queen…
Good Reads
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Royal Caribbean Group’s New Discovery Class: What We Know So Far
Royal Caribbean Group has officially locked in plans for a brand-new class of cruise ships,…
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Atlas Adventurer: The Future of Expedition Cruising Unfurled
At a storied Manhattan institution devoted to the romance of discovery, an Atlas Ocean Voyages…
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CruiseNews Year in Review: Top 2025 Cruise News
As the year winds down, it’s the right moment to pause and reflect with this…
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6 Binge-Worthy Travel TV Shows to Watch Before 2026
At 8 pm ET tonight, Netflix is dropping another four hours of Stranger Things. Maybe…
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Oceania Allura: A Ship That Evolves, Learns, Delights
Long before Allura shimmered into view, Oceania Cruises began with three quietly elegant 600-passenger ships:…



















