It’s difficult to stand out as the fourth ship in a class, especially when many of the innovative characteristics that formed the class identity have rolled out on three previous ships. But Celebrity Cruises’ fourth ship in the Edge class, the Celebrity…
ABOARD THE CELEBRITY ASCENT — While some ports have announced plans to increase fees on cruise passengers on short notice, Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty said his strategy has been to negotiate those fee increases with “a level of reasonableness.” …
Sister companies Crystal and Abercrombie & Kent have partnered on an offer, giving a 25% discount on an African safari or Galapagos Islands package to customers who book a Crystal cruise through the end of this year. Customers can select from a…
Norwegian Cruise Line has nixed seven months of Norwegian Sun sailings in 2025 in favor of repositioning the ship. The line canceled the Sun’s sailings from March 28 through Nov. 3. All changes are being communicated to guests, according to the line. …
A cruise company has sparked controversy after passengers planning a two-week tour of New Zealand were forced to visit Tasmania instead after the destination was changed while they were on board. The P&O Cruises Australia ship Pacific Adventure was scheduled to travel…
MSC Cruises is adding infrastructure and amenities to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the cruise line’s private destination in the Bahamas. MSC will add excursion centers to support watersport activities and island tours, a sea dive and snorkel center, and additional food…
Azamara Cruises, said chairman Dan Hanrahan, is still “a little bit of a secret” in the industry. But he’s betting that hiring an executive popular with travel advisors will change that. Azamara, known for itineraries with overnights and long port stays, this…
Cruising with kids on a luxury ship often means forgoing dedicated children’s spaces and programming. Explora Journeys, the luxury cruise line launched this summer by MSC Group, wanted to upend that notion, not only by creating a dedicated space for youth…
Riviera River Cruises will launch new themed itineraries in 2025 that will focus on gastronomy, art, history, music and nature. There will be eight themed itineraries on Danube, Rhine, Rhone and Douro sailings. All 2025 departures, which are currently on sale, will…
A cruise passenger has reportedly received a lifelong ban from Carnival Cruise Line after she brought a prohibited item onboard. Melinda Van Veldhuizen took a pack of CBD gummies onboard the Carnival Horizon in August 2023. She said that she used the…