Destinations

Discover top cruise destinations with expert port guides, must-see sights, and shore excursion tips. Whether you’re sailing the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, or beyond, Cruise News helps you plan smarter with up-to-date info and insider recommendations for every port of call.

Alaska & Northwest | News

American Cruise Lines Announces New Northwest National Parks Cruises

American Cruise Lines (ACL) has introduced a new 15 day-itinerary option to its portfolio of Northwest National Parks cruises. The…
Australia | News | Shipshots

Celebrity Edge Arrives at Sydney to Kick Off Third Australia Season

Celebrity Edge arrived in Sydney today to begin her third Australia season. The 130,818-gross-ton ship recently completed a 19-night transpacific…
Caribbean | News | Shipshots

ICYMI: Brilliant Lady Inaugurates Caribbean Season while Mardi Gras Departs for Port Canaveral

It’s repositioning season, and cruise lines are moving their star ships to the Caribbean. This past week’s developments included two…
Caribbean | Corner Office

Authenticity Defines the New Luxury Shore Excursion

It’s time to re-imagine shore programs. For about two decades, I have held leadership positions in the travel and tourism…
Asia | News

Noordam to Debut New Japan Ports in Holland America’s 2027–2028 Asia Season

Noordam will sail an expanded Asia program from September 2027 through April 2028, visiting new destinations across Japan and Southeast…
Mediterranean | News

Silversea’s Mediterranean Grand Voyage Sets Sail Aboard Silver Spirit

Silversea‘s Mediterranean Grand Voyage set sail on September 24 from Lisbon aboard the Silver Spirit. The 55-day journey runs through…
Destinations | News

This Week in New Cruise Itineraries

There’s been some buzz in the cruise world this past week, with major lines announcing new cruise itineraries for 2026…
Alaska & Northwest | News

Cruise Passenger Falls to Death Hiking in Juneau, Alaska

Alaska cruise itineraries are built around bucket-list moments: watching glaciers calve, spotting whales breach, and stepping ashore in ports like…
Caribbean | News

Queen Elizabeth’s Caribbean Season Features New Dining, Music and Enrichment

Cunard revealed more information about the dining, entertainment, and onboard spaces planned for Queen Elizabeth’s maiden Caribbean season from Miami….
Mexican Riviera | News

Princess Showcases Exclusive Wine Excursion in Mexican Riviera for 2025-26

Princess Cruises is expanding its Mexican Riviera shore excursions with 13 new experiences for the 2025-26 season. The new tours…