AmaWaterways Adds ‘Cooking with Mamie’ to Paris and Normandy Cruises
AmaWaterways is adding a new French culinary experience to its Paris and Normandy cruises, giving guests the chance to cook with local grandmothers on board and in Paris.
Cruises
Set sail with confidence and curiosity through TravelCapybara’s Cruises section. From new ship launches and itinerary unveilings to onboard innovations, health protocols, and cruise line expansions, we cover everything shaping the world of cruise travel. Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or planning your first voyage, our expert reporting and curated insights help you navigate the high seas with clarity, excitement, and ease – no matter the destination or cruise style.
Royal Caribbean Opens Its First Private Destination in Europe With Santorini Beach Club
Royal Caribbean has opened Royal Beach Club Santorini, its first private destination in Europe, bringing a paid beach club model to one of the Mediterranean’s most crowded cruise ports.
Celestyal Returns to the Mediterranean After a 49-Day Shutdown and Faces a New Commercial Test
Celestyal’s ships have made it back to the Mediterranean after weeks stranded in the Gulf, but the cruise line now faces the harder task of rebuilding demand and rethinking its winter strategy.
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Begins Sea Trials
By
Thomas Grant
• 2 mins read
By
Thomas Grant
• 2 mins read
Royal Caribbean has begun sea trials for Legend of the Seas, the third ship in its Icon Class, ahead of a July 2026 debut. The milestone moves the vessel into a key testing phase before final construction and deployment in Europe and the Caribbean.
Azamara Cruises Unveils New Entertainment Shows
By
Thomas Grant
• 2 mins read
By
Thomas Grant
• 2 mins read
Azamara Cruises has introduced new theatrical productions on Azamara Pursuit and is preparing a broader fleetwide rollout. The move adds fresh onboard entertainment as cruise lines continue investing in experience-led differentiation.
Princess Cruises Orders Three Giant Voyager-Class Ships for Delivery Starting in 2035
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Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Princess Cruises is planning a major long-term expansion with three new Voyager-class ships that will become the largest in the brand’s fleet. The order signals where the line sees the next phase of cruise growth: bigger ships, updated social spaces, and a more modern version of the Princess experience.
AmaWaterways Announces Major Fleet Expansion
By
Thomas Grant
• 1 min read
By
Thomas Grant
• 1 min read
AmaWaterways plans to expand its fleet to more than 50 ships by 2032, with new vessels scheduled across Europe, Africa, and Asia. The move signals continued confidence in river cruise demand across both mature and developing markets.
Holland America Line Bets $500 Million on a Larger Refresh of Its Midlife Fleet
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Eleanor Price
• 4 mins read
Holland America Line is launching a $500 million multiyear overhaul of six ships, bringing Pinnacle-class touches, new dining venues, and more flexible accommodations to some of the most important vessels in its fleet.
MSC Unveils Sandy Cay, a New Luxury Private Island in the Bahamas
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Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
MSC Group is expanding its private-island strategy in the Bahamas with Sandy Cay, a new luxury retreat set to open in 2028. The project adds a more secluded layer to the company’s Ocean Cay model and shows how cruise lines are continuing to invest in controlled, high-value shore experiences.
Silversea Adds New Perks to Venetian Society Loyalty Program
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Thomas Grant
• 1 min read
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Thomas Grant
• 1 min read
Silversea is broadening its Venetian Society program with more ways to earn loyalty credit and new reward thresholds. The changes widen benefits for land stays, solo travelers, and higher-tier members.
Royal Caribbean’s New Credit Cards Turn Cruise Loyalty Into a Cross-Brand Product
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Royal Caribbean Group is extending its loyalty strategy beyond the ship with new credit cards that work across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The move reflects a broader push to make guests think about the company’s brands as one connected vacation system rather than separate cruise lines.
Royal Caribbean Unveils Record-Size Hero of the Seas as Its Biggest Family Cruise Ship Yet
By
Eleanor Price
• 4 mins read
Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas is being positioned as a record-size mega-ship built around scale, capacity, and nonstop family entertainment. With nearly 250,000 gross tons, nine pools, 28 dining venues, and a three-story suite, it pushes the line’s biggest-ship formula even further.
TUI Cruises Extends Cancellations as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Ship Repositioning
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Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
TUI Cruises has canceled more spring sailings after two vessels remained unable to leave the Arabian Gulf. The disruption is now affecting repositioning voyages and early Mediterranean schedules tied to the summer season.
Viking Expands India River Cruises with Second Ship and 2029 Bookings
By
Thomas Grant
• 1 min read
By
Thomas Grant
• 1 min read
Viking is expanding its India river cruise offering with a second ship on the Brahmaputra River and opening bookings through 2029.
Four Seasons Enters Ultra-Luxury Cruise Market With Debut of First Yacht
By
Eleanor Price
• 3 mins read
Four Seasons launches its first yacht, bringing ultra-luxury hospitality to sea with exclusive Mediterranean itineraries and residential-style design.