After a two-week drydock in Portland, Oregon, Sapphire Princess has returned even more beautiful than before. Two popular specialty restaurants also have been added – Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill, open for guests starting Nov. 16.

“With the addition of Makoto Ocean and Crown Grill, our guests aboard Sapphire Princess will enjoy two of our most popular dining experiences, elevating the culinary journey across her itineraries,” Sami Kohen, Princess Cruises vice president of food and beverage, said in a press release. Read more...

GET READY FOR ENDLESS ENTERTAINMENT ON CELEBRITY XCEL, AS CELEBRITY CRUISES’ MOST EXPANSIVE OFFERING EVER SETS SAIL

With unforgettable new shows in The Theatre, immersive new dance parties, interactive activities, live music and unexpected surprises throughout the day, guests will find entertainment options to match every mood. Read more...

Ever wanted your very own blended lipstick? A customized lipstick or gloss that would be blended just for you with the help of a beauty consultant?

Well, Holland America Line is now offering that lovely beauty option. The cruise line has announced it is going glam with the very first lipstick blending bar at sea. Read more...

Food & Wine Best New Chefs alumni Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Katie Button, Calvin Eng, Aisha Ibrahim, George Mendes, and Lawrence “LT” Smith to serve as Godparents of Oceania Allura at the Christening Ceremony in Miami on November 13, 2025

COURTESY Oceania Cruises: MIAMI, October 13, 2025 – Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused luxury cruise line, today announced Food & Wine’s acclaimed Best New Chefs franchise will serve as the official godparent of the line’s newest ship, Oceania Allura, which debuted in July 2025 and will be christened in Miami on November 13. This historic collaboration marks the first time the prestigious godparent title has been bestowed upon a culinary brand rather than an individual, underscoring Oceania Cruises’ unwavering commitment to culinary excellence, creativity, and global discovery. Read more...

Look for the splendors of Alaska when Holland America Line’s debut float joins the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

The Holland America float will celebrate nearly eight decades of Alaska exploration when the iconic parade steps off on Thursday, Nov. 27. Read more...

The new Star Princess now has a husband-and-wife godparents’ team – Camila and Matthew McConaughey.

The McConaugheys will christen the Star Princess during a celebratory naming ceremony in Fort Lauderdale on Nov. 6.

“We’re honored to be godparents of the Star Princess,” Camila and Matthew McConaughey said in a press release. Read more...

Ready to explore the Great Lakes region aboard a brand-new ship in 2026? American Cruise Lines is ready to welcome you aboard American Patriot.

For the first time, passengers can explore America’s inland seas with the award-winning comfort and service of American Cruise Lines. Read more...

For more than eight decades, World War II Navy nurse Alice Beck Darrow kept a powerful symbol of resilence.

On her Holland America Line’s Westerdam voyage, 106-year-old Alice donated the symbol to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial Museum.

Her donation was a bullet that once rested in her husband’s heart. Read more...

The revolutionary work of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon created Broadway and cinema masterpieces like “Cabaret,” “Chicago,” “Damn Yankees” and many more.

Now the amazing creations of this talented duo will be featured aboard Holland America’s Koningsdam. Set to debut in November, the production marks the first international staging of their iconic work at sea. Read more...

If you’ve been eyeing the inaugural 2027 river cruise season with Celebrity Cruises along Europe’s legendary rivers, here’s a chance to book your cruise.

Celebrity Cruises has announced that it will open priority booking access on Sept. 3 at 9 a.m. EDT giving first access to itinerary and stateroom details before the general public has the chance to book. Read more...