Holland America’s Half Moon Cay Pickleball Invitational
Holland America will host a pro pickleball invitational at Half Moon Cay on March 13, 2027, with four Countdown Cruises leading up to it.
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MSC Just Made an Interesting Bet on the Wealthy and Adventurous
MSC Cruises' F1 sponsorship targets wealthy travelers, not cruise enthusiasts. Here's why the strategy works—and what it says about luxury positioning.
Mitsui Ocean Cruises Just Doubled Its Fleet
Mitsui Ocean Cruises launches its second ship, Sakura, September 19 — a converted Seabourn vessel joining sister ship Fuji in Japan.
Princess Cruises Is Giving Away Four Seats on Its 2027 Rose Parade Float
Princess Cruises is giving four Captain's Circle Elite members a seat on its 2027 Rose Parade float. Entries close September 22.
Regent’s Seven Seas Prestige Gets the Fleet’s Largest Spa
Regent's Seven Seas Prestige debuts the fleet's largest spa, a first-ever salt room, a 6,000 sq ft gym, and a suite with its own private gym.
Norwegian’s Great Tides Waterpark Opens at Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian's Great Tides Waterpark opens September 4 at Great Stirrup Cay with a 170-foot slide tower, cliff jumps, and an 800-foot river.
Norwegian Aura Adds a 15-Experience Thermal Suite and NCL’s First Indian Restaurant
NCL revealed Norwegian Aura's two-deck Mandara Spa with 15 thermal experiences, Tamara Indian restaurant, and The Panorama Room.
Carnival Rewards Explained: What Your Status Actually Costs Now
Carnival Rewards replaces VIFP Club on September 1. Here's what each tier costs in real dollars, and which cruisers lose the most in the switch.
Is Hantavirus a Real Cruise Risk? Here’s What the Data Shows
After the MV Hondius outbreak, is hantavirus a real cruise risk? CDC, WHO, and ECDC data show why most cruise travelers have nothing to worry about.
Princess Cruises’ Makoto Ocean and The Butcher’s Block by Dario Just Picked Up Five Star Diamond Awards
Princess Cruises' Makoto Ocean and The Butcher's Block by Dario both earned the 2026 International Five Star Diamond Award. Here's why the recognition fits.