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News | River Cruises

American Cruise Lines’ 9-Ship Expansion Signals a New Era for U.S. River and Coastal Cruising

Among all new seagoing cruise ship launches this year, the smallest is American Cruise Lines’ new American Pioneer. At just…
Lifestyle | News

Christian Siriano, Bob Mackie and Coco Rocha Headlining Cunard’s 2025 Transatlantic Fashion Week

After a six-year pause, Cunard is once again bringing high fashion to the high seas. Queen Mary 2 (QM2) left…
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…
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Royal Princess Crowned World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship in 2025

Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess has been named the World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship by the 2025 World Culinary Awards, solidifying…
Corner Office | News

Sleep Like It’s 1896? HX Expeditions’ Nostalgic Cabin Experience Might Be Cooler in Concept Than Comfort

HX Expeditions is taking guests back to where it all began. In celebration of its 130th anniversary, the expedition cruise…
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…
News | Shipshots

Queen Elizabeth Makes Miami Maiden Call to Inaugurate First-Ever Caribbean Season

Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth has arrived in Miami for the first time, marking a new chapter in the British cruise…
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Crystal Serenity Nails a Perfect 100 on Health Inspection

When it comes to cruise ship inspections, perfection isn’t common, not even for luxury lines. But last month in Boston,…
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…