Jackie Sheckler Finch fell in love with cruising 35 years ago when she rode the magnificent Mississippi Queen riverboat in its inaugural 1976 voyage. A newspaper reporter, photographer and travel writer, Jackie has cruised on large and small vessels on numerous rivers and oceans. Read more...
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 ships. The agreement is expected to expand Explora Journeys’ presence beyond ocean travel and onto some of Europe’s most prominent inland waterways. Beyond the letter of intent, Explora hasn’t shared any additional details about its upcoming river …
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 bakery’s Banana Pudding, bringing a beloved dessert to a region where bananas are deeply woven into the culinary culture. “Magnolia Bakery and Holland America Line share a commitment to creating memorable experiences, and this partnership gives us …
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 Zac Brown’s music and creative vision to the cruise line’s newest flagship. “It’s been so much fun working with the Margaritaville at Sea family to bring Same Boat on Beachcomber to life,” Brown said in a press …
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 and the first time the ship has touched water, bringing the brand one step closer to launching a new premium river cruise experience when Celebrity Compass sets sail. “The float out of Celebrity Compass is a defining …
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, question preparation practices or worry about cross-contact. “As a brand with food at its heart, we believe every guest should be able to experience the joy and discovery that define dining with Oceania Cruises,” Jason Montague, Chief …
Grab your cowboy hat and boots for special cruises to the Lone Star State aboard Margaritaville at Sea cruise line’s newest ship Beachcomber. The ship will sail from Galveston, Texas, in October 2027. The Beachcomber four-to-seven-night cruises will feature the most diverse and far-reaching lineup of itineraries in the regions. The new itineraries are available to book now, giving travelers the chance to be among the first to experience Margaritaville at Sea’s newest ship with a Texas …
Excitedly waiting for the Holland America Evolution transformation of Oosterdam? Well, the wait has just gotten shorter. The transformation will now occur five weeks earlier than previously scheduled to meet strong guest demand for cruises on the newly reimagined ship. Oosterdam will start its renovation earlier than planned, returning to service with its first post-Evolution voyage departing Oct. 31, 2027. “We’re very happy with the unprecedented response we’ve received to Holland America Evolution, and we’re thrilled we …
Music lovers are going to have new bandstands for live entertainment at the Lido Pool on Holland America Oosterdam and Holland America Zuiderdam. The new additions are part of Holland America Evolution, a more than $500 million investment introducing guest-favorite venues, new staterooms and suites and other enhancements across six Vista and Signature Class ships. Expanding on Holland America Line’s already robust entertainment lineup, the addition gives guests even more opportunities to enjoy performances throughout their cruise …
Oceania Cruises is marking a major construction milestone for the first ship in the new Sonata class with the float out of Oceania Sonata. Featuring 695 rooms and suites, the ship now moves from dry dock to the fitting-out berth, where work will continue her interiors ahead of her highly-anticipated debut in August 2027. The vessel was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. “The float out of Oceania Sonata is an incredibly exciting moment …
Summer heat is still blasting many states but Princess Cruises has now announced some fun winter news for the annual Rose Parade on January 1, 2027. Princess Cruises will welcome the new year as an official participant in the 138th Rose Parade presented by Honda on the first day of 2027. Returning for a second consecutive year, Princess will unveil a breathtaking floral float inspired by the 2027 Tournament of Roses Theme – “Welcome.” …
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