tourism news

Following a historic double ship meetup in Nassau, Margaritaville at Sea officially announced the upcoming debut of the Beachcomber, the massive new flagship joining the fleet.

The iconic PS Waverley, the world's last operational seagoing paddle steamer, is officially returning to historic Scottish maritime routes for an incredible 2026 season.

A groundbreaking new report reveals that Southeast Asia cruise tourism generated a massive US$10 billion economic impact, driven by high-value international travelers.

Atlas Ocean Voyages is redefining expedition cruising with the planned 2028 launch of the Atlas Adventurer, a groundbreaking hybrid-powered luxury sailing yacht.

Crystal Cruises is aggressively expanding its culinary programs for 2026 and beyond, focusing on Michelin-caliber partnerships, plant-based innovation, and culinary storytelling.

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.