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Mitsui Ocean Cruises passengers dance on the deck of the Ocean Fuji during the summer festival party.

For an authentic Japanese experience at sea, it's MitsuiMitsui Ocean Cruises was created for Japanese travelers. But there's a cabin for anyone who has a passion for Japan and an...

Owner's Suites will have two bedrooms on the Sonata.

With the Sonata, Oceania Cruises will introduce new suite categoriesThe Sonata will be 33% suites, up from 25% on Oceania's Allura-class ships.

A studio cabin on the Norwegian Prima.

Cabins for singles: Why don't cruise lines build more?Solo travel may be a hot travel trend, but it's still something of a conundrum for cruise lines.

A rendering of the pool deck on the Four Seasons I.

Luxury ships headline what's new in 2026Two new luxury lines -- Four Season Yachts and Orient Express Sailing Yachts -- will enter the market, and two more will roll...

Norwegian Cruise Line's Pride of America in Honolulu.

U.S. appeals court blocks Hawaii cruise taxA Dec. 31 order in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit was issued within hours of the 11% tax becoming effective in...

The Norwegian Aqua in Port Canaveral.

NCL 'makes a splash' in increasing travel advisors' payTravel agency executives called Norwegian Cruise Line's move to eliminate the noncommissionable portion of fares (NCFs) "bold"...

The Scenic Eclipse in Antarctica.

ABC to feature Scenic Eclipse in Antarctica during New Year's coverageCruise director Kyle Featherbee will serve as spokesperson from the ship at midnight in Antarctica.

A champagne celebration during the official handover of the Star Seeker from the WestSea shipyard to Windstar Cruises.

Windstar's Star Seeker embarks on maiden cruiseThe 224-passenger ship departed Spain on a transatlantic voyage to Miami, where it will be christened on Jan. 15.

Great Stirrup Cay has received upgrades in 2025, with more to come in 2026.

Pier opens at NCL private island Great Stirrup CayOn Dec. 28, the Norwegian Getaway became the first ship to dock at the pier, an upgrade from the previous tender boat...

The Seabourn Venture in Antarctica. Luxury lines are expected to continue to fare well in 2026.

Preview 2026: The year ahead for cruisingCruise lines will continue reeling in guests with short sailings and promotional deals, all while planning for the next...

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