Known as “The Godfather of River Cruising,” Rudi Schreiner doesn’t hesitate when asked to pick his favorite cruise route. Growing up in Vienna, Rudi developed a deep conntection to the beautiful Danube.

Now co-founder and president of AmaWaterways, Rudi’s reply is, not surprisingly, that his favorite cruise itinerary is on his beloved Danube. Read more...

The Port of San Diego is kicking off its 2024-25 cruise season in partnership with longtime homeport collaborator, Holland America Line.

This season will feature 75 voyages and is anticipated to welcome 265,000 passengers to the region by the time it concludes in the spring. Read more...

An Oceania Cruises first, the 1,250-guest Riviera will sail her first season in Alaska in 2005. The destination-focused cruise line is offering more than a dozen immersive explorations of Alaska, taking travelers beyond typical tourist sights to discver the unique perspectives, local culture, soaring glaciers and pristine wilderness of “The Last Frontier.” Read more...

Viking has announced six new itineraries in Asia that will expand exclusive access for guests to Japan and China, with Tibet (Xizang) in 2025.

The new voyages range from 15 to 22 days and explore iconic destinations in China, including Shanghai, Beijing, Xi’an and Lhasa in Tibet (Xizang), as well as Osaka, Japan. The itineraries will continue to highlight rarely-seen destinations and ports in China to which only Viking has access. Read more...

Hoping to take one of Holland America Line’s Grand Voyages but can’t be gone from home that long or can’t budget the total cruise cost? Holland America Line is now offering cruisers the chance to sample a Grand Voyage.

Cruisers can book a segment of either the 2025 Grand World Voyage or 2025 Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole, for as little as $169 per day, including all taxes and fees. Read more...

Fans of Princess cruises, actor Liev Schreiber and Irish whiskey are in for a triple treat. Princess Cruises has added Schreiber’s award-winning Sláinte Irsh Whiskey to the cruise line’s prestigious Love Line Premium Liquors collection.

Guests can now enjoy this celebrated whiskey in a series of exclusive cocktails crafted specifically for Princess Cruises. Read more...

Mark your New Year calendar for a 2025 feast at sea. Sea Cloud Cruises has announced a delicious San Juan Guest Chef Series onboard Sea Cloud Spirit’s January 2025 Puerto Rico sailings.

Curated by award-winning food writer Kathleen Squires and husband Ronnie Rodriguez, proprietors of Chef’s Dinner Table in New York, each of the four new itineraries will be hosted by an acclaimed Puerto Rican chef handpicked to showcase the island’s culinary culture. Read more...

The state of Florida has designated Aug. 30^th as “Jimmy Buffett Day,” which likely means some Parrotheads will celebrate that special day aboard one of Buffett’s Margaritaville at Sea ships.

“The date celebrates the life and music of Jimmy Buffett, whose free-spirited life and significant contributions to nation and state culture are commended and celebrated,” the proclamation states. Read more...