Holland America Line is celebrating the 2026 holiday season with special cruises filled with festive traditions, seasonal flavors and memorable celebrations at sea.

“The holidays are a time when traditions and togetherness matter most, and traveling doesn’t mean leaving those traditions behind,” Michael Stendebach, vice president of food, beverage and rooms division for Holland America Line, said in a press release. Read more...

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced plans to modernize its two luxury ships, Europa and Europa 2, in 2007, continuing the company’s 135-year tradition of innovation in luxury travel.

“Progress, for us, means drawing on our experience to understand what makes our ships distinctive, while at the same time having the courage to change what is right to change,” Isolde Susset, managing director of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, said in a press release. Read more...

 Passengers aboard Costa Toscana will be able to experience the Sanremo Music Festival’s atmosphere from the sea.

Costa Cruises will be returning to Sanremo, Italy, with its iconic Music Cruise for the 2027 Sanremo Music Festival, Italy’s annual song competition. The fleet’s flagship, Costa Toscana, h will take center stage in the Ligurian city’s bay during festival week. Read more...

Holland America’s 150 years of cruise line history is being celebrated in the new Bar 1873. The signature gathering place will feature contemporary design, cocktails and live music.

Debuting aboard Oosterdam as part of the ship’s Holland America Evolution transformation, the two-story atrium venue will feature a soaring illuminated tulip sculpture, curated heritage displays and comfortable lounges designed for cocktails, conversation and intimate  entertainment. Read more...

Viking has taken delivery of its newest river ship in Europe. The 190-guest Viking Rota has joined the growing fleet of state-of-the-art sister ships and will sail Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.

“The delivery of the Viking Rota marks another milestone for our award-winning fleet,” Leah Talatac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viking, said in a press release. Read more...