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Hantavirus Headlines Have Not Slowed Cruise Demand, Travel Advisors Say
The hantavirus outbreak aboard the Hondius expedition ship has raised traveler questions, but cruise bookings and fares appear largely unaffected.
Priceline Brings Back the Negotiator as Summer Travel Costs Rise
Priceline has revived its iconic Negotiator character, with William Shatner handing the role to Randall Park in a new campaign focused on summer travel affordability.
Cruise Demand Holds Strong Despite Hantavirus and Norovirus Outbreak Concerns
By
Thomas Grant
• 4 mins read
Recent cruise ship outbreaks have raised public health questions, but industry forecasts and booking trends suggest travelers are still choosing cruises in record numbers.
Royal Caribbean Opens Its First Private Destination in Europe With Santorini Beach Club
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 3 mins read
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.
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
By
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.
Luxury Redefined at Sea: The Debut of Four Seasons Yachts
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 8 mins read
Uniting legacy hospitality with world-class maritime craftsmanship, Four Seasons Yachts transforms the art of yachting as it embarks on its inaugural voyage
Disney Cruise Line Unveils Disney Believe as Next Ship in Expanding Fleet
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Disney Cruise Line has revealed Disney Believe, its next ship set for 2027, as part of a broader fleet expansion strategy.
Disney Cruise Line Launches ‘Midnight Magic’ Campaign Celebrating Family Moments
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Disney Cruise Line has launched a new advertising campaign, “Midnight Magic,” highlighting the emotional connections and lifelong family memories created on its voyages.
Costa and AIDA Cancel Middle East Cruises for Winter 2026-27
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises have cancelled Middle East cruise programs for the 2026–27 winter season, redeploying ships to Europe and Atlantic destinations instead.
AmaWaterways Launches City Escapes Collection With Longer Stays in Europe’s Iconic Cities
By
Thomas Grant
• 2 mins read
By
Thomas Grant
• 2 mins read
AmaWaterways has introduced the City Escapes collection, a new series of river cruises focused on extended stays in major European cities during the late-season travel period.
Margaritaville at Sea to Launch Bridge Wing Suites on Beachcomber
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Margaritaville at Sea will introduce two ultra-exclusive Bridge Wing Suites aboard its upcoming cruise ship Beachcomber, offering views typically reserved for the captain.
Royal Caribbean to Debut America’s Got Talent Show on Legend of the Seas
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Royal Caribbean will introduce a live America’s Got Talent stage show aboard its new ship Legend of the Seas, expanding entertainment options for cruise travelers.
Norwegian Luna Begins Maiden Voyage Ahead of Miami Christening
By
Thomas Grant
• 1 min read
By
Thomas Grant
• 1 min read
Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Luna, has started its inaugural voyage from Italy to Miami before launching Caribbean cruises.