All-Inclusive Cruise Line Celebrates Launch of Ship’s Troncone
Explora Journeys, an all-inclusive luxury cruise line, celebrated the launch of the troncone (forward lower section of a ship) of EXPLORA IV at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo, Italy. EXPLORA IV will be the fourth of six cruise ships from Explora Journeys when the vessel debuts in 2027. A ceremony was held, a maritime tradition, […]
Crew Members Set New Guinness World Record on MSC World America
MSC Cruises has set a new Guinness World Record for assembling the longest line of LEGO ships ever aboard its new ship MSC World America. The record attempt took place during MSC World America‘s journey from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France — where she has been under construction for the last three years […]
Majestic Princess Emerges from Drydock with New and Revamped Spaces – Chris Cruises
After a two-week drydock in Palermo, Italy, Majestic Princess has set sail with an exciting array of new venues, reimagined spaces, and refined touches in preparation for its 2025 Mediterranean season. Guests aboard the freshly renovated ship will be greeted by a host of new enhanced features, including various elevated culinary experiences and social spaces. […]
7 Big Cruise Ship Changes in 2025 (Some Will Shock You!)
If you love cruising, 2025 is a year of massive changes. Some updates will make your trips more exciting, while others could change how you plan your next vacation. As we’ve seen, the number of cruise passengers keeps growing every year, so cruise lines are constantly investing in expansion and innovation. Let’s take a look […]
Margaritaville at Sea Reveals Longer Cruises, First-Ever Port Overnight
Margaritaville at Sea, the Jimmy Buffett-inspired cruise brand known for short, getaway sailings to the Bahamas and Caribbean, rolled out a set of longer itineraries that will debut in 2027, including the first to feature an overnight stay in port, in this case, New Orleans. The new cruises will be aboard the Florida-based line’s 2,650-guest […]
Sushi Bar Begins Rolling Out on Holland America Cruise Ships
A new sushi bar, Morimoto By Sea Sushi Bar, has begun rolling out on Holland America Line cruise ships after debuting on Nieuw Amsterdam in 2023. Morimoto By Sea Sushi Bar will roll out on Rotterdam and three other HAL cruise ships by this summer. Morimoto By Sea Sushi Bar is a specialty sushi bar […]
Holland America Details Winter 2026-27 Caribbean Schedule & New Pool Experience
Holland America has revealed its 2026-2027 winter Caribbean schedule. Nearly every itinerary will include a call to Half Moon Cay, the line’s private island in the Bahamas. As well, Holland America is offering more 9+ night voyages in the Caribbean for the season than any other line sailing in the region. There will be over […]
Starlink Certified, First Flight In May – Chris Cruises
United today announced the FAA has approved its first Starlink-equipped aircraft type and that the first commercial flight is planned for May, less than eight months after the deal was first announced. The FAA issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Embraer 175 and the airline expects the first commercial flight to be onboard a United Express […]
The New Cruise Where Only the Crew Will Be Clothed
What should I pack for a cruise? This is the question that thousands of passengers ask themselves every year before leaving for their vacation. However, it’s definitely not a question that the passengers on this cruise departing from Miami will be asking themselves. You have to keep your clothes on during port stops, in the […]
Cruise Passengers Stagger and Slide as 35-Foot Waves Pound Ship
It may be just past April Fool’s Day, but the waves cruise travelers can experience in the famous (or infamous!) Drake Passage are no laughing matter. Travel blogger Lesley Anne Murphy has shared phenomenal video of the “Drake shake” – ridiculously tumultuous waves she experienced on the most recent sailing of Quark Expedition’s Ocean Explorer. […]