Holland America to Host First Professional Pickleball Association Invitational Held on a Private Island
No one lives on the remote island full-time. But now RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay will be home to the first-ever professional pickleball invitational on a private island during a March 2027 Holland America cruise. Guests will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity…
10 Reasons to Try Alternative Dining On Your Next Cruise
Yachts are an exception. Almost every cruise ship today offers alternative dining venues. These are specialty restaurants that charge a small premium yet function similar to your favorite restaurants back home. Some cruise lines offer discounted packages, encouraging you to…
Explora Journeys to Build Luxury European River Fleet
Some of Europe’s most popular rivers will soon have new ships offering luxury cruises with reservations set to open in 2027. Explora Journeys has signed a letter of intent with Dutch shipbuilder Breejan Shipyard to construct its first luxury river…
Magnolia Bakery’s Banana Pudding Bar Now on Holland America Line Caribbean Cruises
To mark the 30th anniversary of RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, Holland America Line will welcome Magnolia Bakery’s iconic Banana Pudding on board. Guests sailing on Holland America Caribbean cruises during the 2026-27 season will be able to indulge in the…
Zac Brown Named Godfather of Margaritaville at Sea’s New Beachcomber
When the new Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber sets sail in January 2027, Zac Brown will be christening the ship as the Beachcomber’s official Godfather. The honor strengthens a growing partnership that will bring multi-platinum artist and three-time GRAMMY award winner…
11 Tips to Ease Back Into Daily Life After Your Cruise
Cruise ships pamper you. Everyone is treated like kings and queens. Transitioning back into your everyday life can be challenging. This is easier if you fly home after a cruise because the “romance of air travel” has become “the romance…
Royal Caribbean: Voyager of the Seas Asia Pacific Adventures ~2028
New vacations from Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong give vacationers from around the world more ways to explore Asia COURTESY ROYAL CARIBBEAN: SINGAPORE, August 2026 – Royal Caribbean is expanding the ways vacationers can experience Asia Pacific in 2028 with…
How Cunard Delivers the British Experience at Sea
Different cruise lines have different personalities. Oceania and Regent promote fine wine and dining. Virgin Voyages does not accept passengers under age 18. Saga Cruises targets the 50+ market. Cunard does something unique. It delivers Britishness, that English experience, at…
First Ship in Celebrity River Cruises Fleet, Celebrity Compass Completes Float Out
The Celebrity Compass has moved an important step closer to its August 2027 debut. The first ship in the highly-anticipated Celebrity River Cruises fleet just completed its successful float out. This milestone marks the completion of the vessel’s exterior construction…
Oceania Cruises Announces Cruise Industry’s First Entirely Gluten-Free Ocean Voyage
Oceania Cruises is announcing the industry’s first entirely gluten-free ocean voyage. Sailing aboard Oceania Vista in 2028, the groundbreaking journey will invite guests to experience the full breadth of the line’s renowned culinary program without the need to navigate menus,…
