This past spring, Holland America Line announced its largest fleet upgrade ever, a $500 million project called Holland America Evolution that will upgrade and add new features to six cruise ships. Oosterdam was the first ship to receive these upgrades in late 2027. Now, Holland America Line has canceled a few cruises to move the...

Princess Cruises is inviting its top guests to enter a contest for a chance to win a ride aboard the cruise line’s float in the 2027 Rose Parade. Princess Cruises is inviting Captain’s Circle Elite members to “Share Your Princess Story” for a chance to ride on Princess’ floral float in the 138th Rose Parade...

Seabourn, one of eight cruise lines owned by Carnival Corporation, has announced a new 30-day cruise from Miami in 2028 that will sail up the Amazon River. Seabourn Quest will depart from PortMiami on November 18, 2028, and return on December 18, 2028. The cruise ship will visit 15 destinations in seven countries and will...

Azamara Cruises has partnered with Starboard to launch the first-ever shopping rewards program on cruise ships that will allow guests to earn rewards through retail purchases on their cruise. The Azamara Shopping Rewards is a first-of-its-kind rewards program that’s designed to enhance the guest experience on Azamara sailings. The new program enables members to earn...

Royal Caribbean celebrated a major ship construction milestone today when its next new mega ship, Hero of the Seas, floated for the first time. The float-out for the fourth Icon class ship at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, keeps the ship on schedule for its August 2027 debut. More than 90 million gallons...

For many of us regular cruisers, just taking the stairs to go up 5 decks on a cruise ship is cause for a chocolate melting cake celebration. And for those who cruise just to relax and not do anything for a while, the gym and running track on board might seem like a waste of...

Just two days into an 8-night sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas, passengers on the 3,114-guest cruise ship were left in the dark. For at least half an hour, cabins lost lighting, main dining rooms were dimly lit by auxiliary lighting, and passengers were told to steer clear of elevators, as technicians worked...

Holland America Line is redesigning its popular Ocean Bar on Oosterdam that will bring guests closer to live music in a more connected venue. The new Ocean Bar on Oosterdam will be inspired by travel’s golden age, featuring Art Deco influences, custom furnishings and refreshed materials that blend craftsmanship with sustainability. Custom furnishings developed specifically...

Royal Caribbean is the world’s largest cruise line with 30 cruise ships in service. So far in 2026, 38% of its ships that have been inspected scored a perfect 100 during the surprise health inspections. Although Royal Caribbean has 30 ships in service, only 24 have received health inspections this year that are conducted by...

When you have almost 9,000 square feet to enjoy in your very own suite on a cruise ship, you might feel like it’s a waste to even leave.  Throw in your very own private gym to enjoy as well, and this little slice of heaven feels a lot more like home, a very luxurious home....