Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam has delivered relief supplies and volunteers plus first cruise guests to Ocho Rios following Hurricane Melissa.

During its visit, the ship offloaded nearly 5,000 boxes of relief supplies, including food, water, bedding, clothing and mattresses. Read more...

Food & Wine Best New Chefs Alumni, Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Katie Button, Calvin Eng, Aisha Ibrahim, George Mendes and Lawrence “LT” Smith, Christen Oceania Allura at Glittering Miami Ceremony

COURTESY Oceania: MIAMI – November 14, 2025 – Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, last night christened its newest ship, Oceania Allura™, with a dazzling Miami pierside ceremony, culminating in a first-of-its-kind godparent christening. Read more...

Curious to learn more about Mexican culture? And to combine that with the comforts of a marvelous cruise?

Holland America Line has the answer by immersing guests in the heart of Mexican culture with the addition of Cultural Ambassadors who will join all Mexico cruises aboard Nieuw Amsterdam during the 2025-2026 season. Read more...

The Hampton Water Rosé logo of a diver plunging into clear blue water gives a nod to adventurers who live boldly, seeking new experiences and creating unforgettable memories, as the company website notes.

Now adventurers can enjoy that sparkling taste as the latest addition to the Princess Cruises Love Line Premium Liquors Collection. Read more...

The Star Princess has officially been named by the ship’s godparents, Camila and Matthew McConaughey. The newest and most innovative ship from Princess Cruises was christened at Port Everglades.

“It’s an honor to follow in the footsteps of past godparents and welcome Star Princess into the Princess fleet,” Camila and Matthew McConaughey said in a press release. Read more...

When a friend heard I was going on a Margaritaville at Sea Islander cruise, she asked, “Why?”

Sure, I had cruised on the same ship last year but I figured there would be so much more to learn and enjoy.

And there might be even more wonderful new experiences since I last cruised. I discovered there certainly are. Always something new to see and do on a cruise. Read more...

COURTESY Princess Cruises: FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (October 23, 2025) – Princess Cruises revealed its elegant Royal Princess has been named World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship by the prestigious World Culinary Awards, celebrating the very best in global gastronomy. Voted on by the culinary community, industry experts and consumers from around the world, the awards celebrate and reward excellence in the culinary industry and recognizes the cruise line’s ongoing commitment to delivering outstanding dining experiences and innovative cuisine across its fleet. Read more...

The first piece of steel was cut and construction has begun on Celebrity Cruises sixth Edge Series ship. The new Celebrity Xcite is expected to set sail in 2028.

Celebrity Cruises has also taken delivery of Celebrity Xcel. The ship will sail her inaugural season from Fort Lauderdale, offering seven-night itineraries alternating between The Bahamas, Mexico, Cayman Islands and Puerto Plata, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. Read more...