Barcelona Cruise Transfers Disrupted by Port Workers’ Pay Protest
An October 28 pay protest disrupted Barcelona cruise transfers and tours. Access later reopened, while a separate October 30 march carries traffic warnings.
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Villa Vie Odyssey Halts World Cruise, Leaving Passengers in Cambodia
Villa Vie Odyssey suspends its residential world voyage in Cambodia, citing soaring fuel costs. Around 200 passengers face uncertain plans…
Princess Expands Sanctuary Collection to Five More Ships in 2027
Princess is adding Sanctuary Collection to five Royal Class ships, starting with Royal Princess. Check the launch dates, private spaces…
Holland America Opens 2028 Alaska Season With Rare Routes and a Brand-New Way to See Nootka Sound
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2028 Alaska season, adding rare itineraries, first-time Nootka Sound cruising and the newly transformed Oosterdam.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Great Tides Waterpark Opens With 19 Slides and Caribbean Cliff Jumps
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed Great Tides Waterpark, a six-acre attraction with 19 slides opening on Great Stirrup Cay in September.
Holland America Is Turning Europe Into a Year-Round Cruise Destination in 2028
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its expanded 2028 Europe season, featuring five ships, record port calls and voyages throughout the year.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Is Selling Oceania Sirena to Push Its Luxury Brands Further Upmarket
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will sell Oceania Sirena while reshaping Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises around larger suites and stronger luxury positioning.
MSC Cruises Opens 2028 Alaska Bookings With a Newly Upgraded MSC Poesia
MSC Cruises has opened bookings for its 2028 Alaska season, with the upgraded MSC Poesia sailing weekly from Seattle between April and September.
Virgin Voyages Is Heading to Northern Europe With Fjords, Baltic Cities and Midnight Sun
Virgin Voyages will deploy Valiant Lady from Amsterdam in summer 2028 for its first cruises through Scandinavia, the Baltics and Norwegian fjords.
Villa Vie Legacy Will Launch in 2029 With Bigger Residences and Lifetime Access to Two Cruise Ships
Villa Vie Residences will launch its second residential cruise ship, Legacy, in 2029 with larger homes, expanded amenities and dual-ship residency access.