From pirate ship play zones and twisting waterslides to mini golf, sports courts and signature family activities, the new Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber will bring the spirit of adventure to life with immersive experiences designed for every age.

Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line has unveiled an expansive lineup of kid-friendly and family-focused experiences aboard Beachcomber, the line’s newest flagship vessel debuting from PortMiami in 2027 for four-to-eight night itineraries to the Southern and Eastern Caribbean. Read more...

The Columbia and Snake rivers will soon be welcoming a grand new riverboat when American Encore is launched on May 5.

American Encore will be the first riverboat ever to be christened in the state of Idaho. The christening ceremony will take place May 12 at a new dock in Lewiston, Idaho, during American Encore’s inaugural cruise. Read more...

For the first time, bourbon barrels have matured across a cruise fleet, their flavors shaped by the maritime conditions of Holland America Line’s carefully crafted itineraries.

This marks the distillery’s maiden voyage partnering with a cruise line for its Ocean Aged at Sea Bourbon series. Read more...

Following a two-week dry dock in the Bahamas, Holland America Line’s Koningsdam has returned to service. Enhancements include new accommodations for families and friends traveling together, along with refreshed entertainment and retail spaces.

Additional staterooms, improved flow between live-music spaces and fresh finishes throughout the ship enhance the guest experience as the ship heads to Alaska. Read more...

Holland America Line’s On Deck for a Cause charitable program has selected Conservation International as the new beneficiary on all sailings outside of Alaska for guest donations.

Conservation International works in more than 100 countries and is a global leader in mangrove conservations and restoration – advancing the science and innovative approaches needed to protect coastal and marine ecosystems. Read more...

Have a great singing voice? Maybe play an instrument in a band or write your own music? Enjoy cruising the seas on a beautiful new ship?

Well, Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line has a message for you. The popular cruise line is launching a talent search for performers to join the live entertainment lineup at ac Brown’s Same Boat, an intimate music venue aboard the upcoming Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber. Read more...

With its wonderful name, the new American Encore riverboat is bound to have passengers booking more cruises on American Cruise Lines’ latest gem to see more on America’s treasured waterways.

The American Encore has now passed Sea Trials with flying colors and is already underway along its journey to the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest. Read more...