Ocean Liner Ready to be Sunk
The SS United States is ready to be sunk ahead of becoming the world’s largest artificial reef, according to a recent report by Fox10 News. Citing sources from Okaloosa County, the local news source said that the former ocean liner is awaiting approval from federal agencies before embarking on its final voyage. A date for…
Disney Cancels Adventure Cruise After Guests Embark
Disney Cruise Line cancelled the current cruise of the Disney Adventure due to a technical issue that prevented the ship from departing from its homeport in Singapore. Guests were informed that the sailing was no longer going ahead after boarding the vessel and spending one night onboard. As part of its series of short cruises…
HX Expeditions Offers Guest and Advisor Deals for 130th Anniversary
HX Expeditions is marking its 130th anniversary with a “Summer of Celebrations” campaign, combining a promo for guests and an incentive for travel advisors. In a statement, the cruise line added that guests sailing in 2026 can expect limited-edition onboard experiences, from anniversary cocktails and curated dining to surprise moments and commemorative keepsakes. “Travel advisors are at the heart of everything we do, so it…
Tallink Silja Line Introduces New Private Label Wine and Beer Selection
Tallink Silja Line has announced its new exclusive private label collection of wines and beers, the company said in a press release. “The tradition of selecting Tallink Silja Line’s ship wines and beers reaches back decades,” said Aimar Pärna, head of Tallink Duty Free. “Every two years, new signature drinks are carefully chosen to reflect…
MSC Announces Updated 2026-27 Season in South America
MSC Cruises recently adjusted its plans for the 2026-27 season in South America, which will see five ships sailing from Brazil and Argentina. The changes come after the addition of the MSC Seaview to the region’s lineup. Initially set to offer itineraries in the Caribbean during the season, the vessel was redeployed after the cancellation…
Margaritaville at Sea Paradise Makes Maiden Call in Cozumel
The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise recently arrived in Cozumel for the first time, according to an update shared by the company. Sailing from its homeport at the Port of Palm Beach, the 1991-built vessel made its maiden visit to the Mexican port on May 5, 2026. The inaugural call was part of the ship’s “Cozumel…
Villa Vie Launches Three-Year World Cruise for Under $95 a Day
Villa Vie Residences revealed a new signature offering with My Global Adventure, a three-year around-the-world cruise onboard the Odyssey. According to a press release, the product was designed for passengers who “want to experience the planet in the most immersive way possible.” The company said that the sailing was designed for explorers, retirees, remote workers…
Funchal Port Doubles Overnight Cruise Stays in Q1 2026
Madeira Ports Administration (APRAM) reported that the overnight stays in Funchal Port doubled in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. More specifically, the port saw 41 overnight calls totaling 43 nights between January and March 2026. This was up from 27 calls and 39 nights in the first quarter…
Nassau Cruise Port Welcomes U.S. Ambassador Herschel Walker
Herschel Walker, the 14th United States Ambassador to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, paid a courtesy call and site visit to Nassau Cruise Port last week. According to a statement, the Port’s team gave the Ambassador and his wife, Julie Blanchard Walker, a tour of the piers and operational facilities. The visit also included a…
P&O Cruises Marking 4 Years of BAFTA Partnership with 4 Offers
P&O Cruises is marking the fourth year of being the headline partner for the BAFTA Television Awards with a promo. This year’s edition of the festival is taking place on May 10, 2026, at the Royal Festival Hall in London. According to a press release, four new limited-time offers are available on new bookings made May 8-12 May 2026, for cruises departing before March 30, 2028. Guests…
Cunard Offers Advisors a Chance to Win a 7-Night Voyage
Cunard is giving advisors a chance to win a getaway during Travel Advisor Appreciation month in May, the company said in a press release. From May 4 through June 30, advisors in the U.S. and Canada who complete qualifying steps can get a seven-night voyage aboard the Queen Victoria. This includes accommodation in a Princess Grill Suite for two, complete with a Signature Package, on a cruise sailing…
Ponant Launches Free Ocean Image Collection to Support Polar Research
Ponant Explorations Group and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have launched a collection of open-access images from the Arctic and Antarctica. Part of the Ocean Agency’s Ocean Image Bank, the Polar Ocean Image Collection comprises more than 500 images captured by over 30 photographers – including Ponant’s photo team – intended for non-commercial use. It aims to raise awareness, support research and…
Celestyal Releases Monthly Cooking Series
Celestyal has introduced a new cooking series called “Cooking with Celestyal.” Designed for the cruise line’s travel advisor community, the monthly limited series is meant to showcase its Mediterranean experience in an immersive way, according to a press release. “We are excited to bring these videos to our advisors and guests,” said John Diorio, managing director and vice president of business development for Celestyal in North America. “The videos are…
MSC Warns Guests of Temporary Alcohol Ban in the Bahamas
MSC Cruises warned guests of a temporary alcohol ban that will be in effect in the Bahamas on May 12, 2026. According to a statement sent to travel agents, the ban is related to Bahamian General Election regulations. As a result, the company will be forced to temporarily suspend alcohol service at its private island…
Dream Cruises Welcomes Chef Tommie Lee to Anniversary Sailing
Dream Cruises completed a two-night cruise from Singapore to Melaka, Malaysia, 3–5 May 2026, with a special appearance by chef Tommie Lee, the company said in a statement. The chef from Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars, known as “Chef French Papa,” participated in a live session onboard the Genting Dream, sharing his culinary journey and inspiration….