Set to launch in January 2027, the new Beachcomber by Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line will showcase new country, rock and Latin productions in the ship’s expanded entertainment experience.

Building on guest-favorite entertainment experiences from across the fleet, the three all-new original productions will introduce new staging, technical effects and immersive storytelling designed exclusively for Beachcomber. Read more...

Hoping to get a great view of the rare “Sunset Eclipse” this summer? Astronomers are predicting where one of those fantastict views might be.

The Aug. 12, 2026, solar eclipse from off the coast of Spain will offer a unique view of the path of totality, astronomers say. And Holland America’s Oosterdam will likely be in a wonderful position. Read more...

Two new Viking ships will now be cruising Viking itineraries in Europe. The Viking Annar will sail on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. The Viking Fjolvar will sail on the Seine River.

 “We are proud to welcome the Viking Annar and the Viking Fjolvar to our growing fleet of award-winning river ships,” Leah Talactac, President and CEO of Viking, said in a press release. Read more...

For the first time, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises guests can experience all five Great Lakes together with the St. Lawrence River on two 21-day voyages between Milwaukee and Halifax in 2027.

The new routes were created in response to strong demand for more in-depth Great Lakes expeditions and will replace three previously planned shorter cruises. Read more...

A multi-million-dollar project will see a vessel currently operating under Costa Cruises transformed into the Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber.

Margaritaville at Sea has also appointed Northern Ireland-headquartered Rathbane Group companies, MJM Marine and Mivan, to deliver a significant proportion of the refurbishment program. Read more...