Margaritaville at Sea to Make History with First-Ever Three-Ship Fleet Gathering Featuring Zac Brown Band Concert

Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line will make company history on Jan. 28, 2027, as the line’s three ships – Paradise, Islander and newest flagship Beachcomber, come together in Nassau for the first time. To mark the occasion, multi-platinum artist, three-time GRAMMYH award winner and AMA Veterans Voice Award recipient Zac Brown Band will perform an exclusive concert for Margaritaville at Sea guests at the Nassau Cruise Port Amphitheatre. “This is more than a celebration of our fleet; …

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Oceania Cruises Invites Travelers to Discover Caribbean Through New Lens

Oceania Cruises is inviting travelers  travelers to discover the Caribbean’s vibrant cultures, sun-drenched islands and diverse coastal destinations aboard the line’s newest and most recently refreshed ships, all offering a sophisticated, adults-only environment. Each itinerary, ranging from seven to 14 days, is designed for guests to explore the region from a new perspective. Sailing aboard Oceania Cruises’ intimate, luxurious ships, including Oceania Marina, Oceania Vista and Oceania Allura, for the Caribbean season at the end of 2026 …

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Holland America’s Zuiderdam Set for Major Transformation as Next Ship in Evolution

Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam has been announced as the next ship in the Holland America Evolution program as part of the line’s largest fleet update in its 153-year history. Building on the momentum of Oosterdam, Zuiderdam is the second of six ships revealed as part of Holland America Evolution. Voyages aboard Zuiderdam following its Evolution enhancements are now open for booking.  “We’re building on that momentum and look forward to sharing more details, including itineraries, very soon,” …

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Viking Dagur Joins Award-Winning Fleet of Viking Longships

Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers will now have a new cruise ship joining Viking’s growing fleet – the Viking Dagur. The 190-guest Viking Dagur will welcome guests in 95 staterooms. The ship features the elegant Scandinavian design and industry-leading innovations for which Viking is known.  “We are proud to welcome the Viking Dagur to our award-winning river fleet,” Leah Talactac, president and CEO of Viking, said in a press release. “The arrival …

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Aman at Sea Completes Successful Float Out of Amangati

Aman at Sea’s inaugural yacht reaches a major construction milestone ahead of its maiden voyage in May 2027. Aman at Sea today announces the successful Float Out of Amangati, its inaugural ocean-going yacht, at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Following centuries of Italian shipbuilding tradition, the ceremony marks the completion of the exterior build and the transition of Amangati from dry dock to sea. “Today is a defining moment in the story of Aman at …

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Holland America Line Cruises Offer Front-Row Access to See Northern Lights

Travelers hoping to cross the northern lights off their bucket list may not have a better opportunity for years. Scientists say Earth is currently experiencing heightened solar activity, creating some of the strongest aurora displays seen in more than a decade. And because the next peak in the sun’s activity cycle is not expected until the mid-2030s, experts say the coming fall and winter seasons are among the best times to witness the phenomenon.  “We’re currently in …

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Cruising in the Shoulder Season

Everyone wants to cruise when the weather is perfect. Everyone wants to vacation when the weather is perfect. Airfares are high when the weather is perfect. There is a good case to be made for cruising when the crowds are gone – between peak and off-peak seasons – also known as the ‘shoulder’ season. Cruise ships try to avoid bad weather. They have excellent navigation and weather tracking gear. The officers are experienced, often  having sailed this route …

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Holland America: Largest Fleet Update in 153-Year History!

Oosterdam now open for booking Zuiderdam booking opens July 30 Holland America is undertaking the most ambitious enhancement of its history, evolving six of its Signature and Vista Class ships with a thoughtful blend of new, elevated experiences and guest favorites inspired by Pinnacle Class. From bow to stern, these ships are being reimagined … Holland America Evolution is grounded in extensive guest feedback. Crafted to feel both premium and personal, Evolution builds on Holland America Line’s …

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Swan Hellenic: Highly Curated Escapes to the World’s Last Frontiers

Luxury travel has evolved. Today’s discerning travelers are no longer satisfied with simply visiting famous destinations: They want to experience places that few others ever will. Instead of crowded ports and over-photographed landmarks, they’re searching for untouched landscapes, authentic cultures, and wildlife encounters that feel genuinely wild. That shift has fueled the rise of luxury expedition cruising, and few cruise lines embody the trend better than Swan Hellenic. The name still carries echoes of its British heritage, …

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Viking Announces New Itineraries for World-Renowned Passion Play in 2030 with Cruises on the Rhine or Danube

Viking has announced two new river voyages for 2030 that will offer guests the rare opportunity to experience the world-renowned Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany. The play has been performed every 10 years for nearly 400 years. With departure dates from May through September 2030, the new Oberammergau, Innsbruck & the Rhine and Oberammergau with Salzburg itineraries both feature preferred seating at the 43rd Passion Play and allow guests time to explore Bavaria and destinations along the …

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