tourism news

The AmaMelodia has officially debuted on Colombia's Magdalena River, featuring exclusive Barranquilla Carnaval experiences and the region's first female captain.

Princess Cruises has officially received the prestigious 2026 International Five Star Diamond Award for its elite specialty dining venues, Makoto Ocean and The Butcher's Block.

The newly launched Royal ONE and Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature cards are transforming luxury cruise tourism with massive VIP perks, onboard credits, and priority boarding.

Carnival Cruise Line has officially revised the Carnival Venezia's Eastern Caribbean itineraries, replacing Grand Turk with Amber Cove and offering compensation.

The 2026 Alaska cruise season has officially begun with the arrival of the MS Eurodam in Juneau, sparking a massive economic and cultural revival in the Pacific Northwest.

The Oceania Vista is redefining luxury ocean travel with a 17-night, ultra-premium voyage connecting Singapore to Dubai across 10 iconic ports and 5 countries.

Aurora Expeditions' record 2025-26 Antarctic season saw 819 landings, a 30% rise in expeditioners from 56 nationalities, and citizen science programs covering whale monitoring, seabird tracking, and ocean data collection.

AmaWaterways has launched its second river cruise vessel, the AmaMelodia, on Colombia's Magdalena River, signaling a massive shift in global river tourism.

Legend of the Seas has completed a 10-day Baltic Sea trial at Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, confirmed its July 4, 2026 debut, and revealed a Barcelona-Fort Lauderdale transatlantic on October 25.

Viking Cruises' Spring 2026 Sale offers free international airfare on select river, ocean, and expedition voyages to Portugal, Italy, and Spain, with a $25 deposit and departures from Toronto, New York, and Los Angeles.

Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas is offering 7-night Western Caribbean fares at nearly half the usual cost, visiting Costa Maya, Belize City, Roatan, and Cozumel from Tampa, Florida.

MSC Cruises' Summer 2028 Caribbean season launches from Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston, and La Romana. Here's how to choose the right departure port for your trip.