Sea day meet-ups as Holland America Line’s Volendam cruises from port to port on its annual 133-day Grand World Voyage has resulted in hundreds of handmade blankets for children facing illness, trauma or crisis.

As the Volendam continues on its Grand World Voyage, a different kind of journey is unfolding on every sea day. A journey measured not in nautical miles, but in stiches and a shared purpose. Read more...

Oceania Cruises celebrated a pivotal milestone in the construction of its next-generation ship, Oceania Sonata. The keel of the ship was laid at Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy.

An important maritime tradition, the ceremony honors the rich heritage of shipbuilding, the importance of partnership and underscores the line’s bold vision of its future. Read more...

When Holland America Line’s Veendam II sailed from New York in February 1926, it charted a course that would help define Caribbean cruising, making the company among the first to offer regularly scheduled vacations to the region for guests seeking a warm-weather getaway. Read more...

Celestyal’s 2026 Gulf season will have two new Athens to Jeddah, South Arabia sailings. As a result of the new schedule, the three-night “Iconic Greek Islands” sailing departing Nov. 20 will be cancelled.

 “The strong demand for our Athens to Jeddah sailings last year confirmed the growing appeal of longer, destination-led voyages that connect both iconic and lesser-known ports across these popular regions,” John Diorio, managing director and vice president business development for Celestyal in North America, said in a press release. Read more...

Celebrity River Cruises is opening its 2028 season for booking today with 80% more European destinations and announcing an order for 10 additional ships – doubling the fleet to 20 by 2031.

The news comes as Celebrity commemorates the first piece of steel cut on its first river ship, Celebrity Compass, with the inaugural 2027 season having sold out in under six minutes during presale. Read more...

 Looking for a fantastic way to celebrate America’s 250^th anniversary? Oceania Cruises invites travelers to enjoy a terrific collection of 2026 New England and Alaska voyages.

The thoughtfully designed itineraries offer an elegant way to explore the land and history that have shaped the nation, all aboard Oceania Cruises’ luxurious ships. Read more...

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A behind-the-scenes visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) is a new exclusive shore excursion by Holland America Line.

The announcement was made on National Moose Day on Jan. 25. The annual National Moose Day is dedicated to recognizing moose for their ecological importance and cultural significance. Read more...

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