If Alaska is on your to-do list either for the first time or a repeat visit, Holland America Line is going to help you decide as it celebrates 80 years of exploring Alaska in its 2027 anniversary season.

Also known as the leader in bringing guests closer to Alaska’s wildlife, Holland America also announced its newly enhanced Cruisetour experiences. The new tours are designed to connect guest to the heart of the Great Land in even more meaningful ways by land and sea. Read more...

Viking’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Mira, has been “floated out,” marking the first time the ship has touched water.

The 998-guest Viking Mira is set to debut in spring 2026, and will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Read more...

Two fan favorites will be joining The Love Boat Celebration at Sea on Regal Princess on Nov. 16-23.

Coming aboard the special seven-day Western Caribbean voyage will be Cynthia Lauren Tewes and Charo.

“We’re honored to welcome Cynthia Lauren Tewes and Charo aboard Regal Princess for a joyful celebration that brings the magic of ‘The Love Boat’ to life,” Rebecca Thomson Foley, Princess Cruises head of entertainment, said in a press release. Read more...

Holland America Line’s exclusive sparkling wine just received a score of 90 points from Wine Enthusiast.

“Earning a 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast is a significant achievement, and we are proud to offer a sparkling wine of this caliber, which happens to be our own, to our guests on every cruise,” Drew Foulk, senior manager of beverage and dining operations and innovation at Holland America Line, said in a press release. Read more...

Beachcomber is perfectly named as Margaritaville at Sea’s newest and biggest ship yet. Like her sister ships Islander and Paradise, Beachcomber will showcase the fleet’s free-spirited style.

“With Beachcomber, we wanted to create a design that captures the spirit of fun, warmth and relaxed adventure,” Martha Brabham, head of design at Margaritaville at Sea, said in a press release. Read more...

Windstar Cruises is picking up the tab for some favorite cruise extras on its latest “Travel is Better When You’re All In” program. Windstar is offering a complimentary all-inclusive upgrade on select voyages through March 2026.

Available to book through Sept. 30, the offer includes drinks, WiFi and gratuities (a $99 per person, per night value) now complimentary on itineraries across Windstar’s global portfolio. Read more...

Viking is showcasing the world even more for cruisers. Viking has announced its first river voyages in India set to launch in late 2027.

The Viking Brahmaputra is a new 80-guest vessel built for the Brahmaputra River. Currently under construction, the ship will sail between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat in the northeastern state of Assam as part of Viking’s new 15-day itinerary, Wonders of Indiana. Read more...

Oceania Cruises has taken delivery of Oceania Allura, its eighth elegant boutique ship. Oceania Allura follows her sister ship, Oceania Vista, which was launched in May 2023.

The 1,200-guest Oceania Allura, built at world-renowned Fincantieri Shipyard in Genoa, is the second ship in Oceania Cruises’ Allura Class and heralds the evolution of Oceania Cruises’ legacy of offering culinary-and-destination-immersive travel experiences. Read more...

Looking for a way to get away from an often-hectic world? Thinking about relaxing without the stresses of everyday life? Well, Celebrity Cruises has a wonderful solution to those bothersome problems.

Celebrity Cruises has revealed four new spaces during onboard Celebrity Xcel this November. Each space is designed to elevate the onboard experience and offer guests even more way to escape life’s hassles while at sea. Read more...

Viking has been voted a ‘World’s Best” for rivers, oceans and expeditions in the 2025 World’s Best Awards by Travel + Leisure readers.

“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire Viking family around the world,” Torstein Hagen, chairman and CEO of Viking, said in a press release. Read more...