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Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Evrima in France.

Luxury hotel-branded lines are attracting first-time cruisersLuxury host agency Global Travel Collection says hotel-branded lines like Ritz-Carlton Yacht...

Kevin Smith was said to be instrumental in strengthening Sea Cloud's presence in North America.

Sea Cloud promotes Kevin Smith to president of the AmericasSmith, most recently Sea Cloud's chief sales officer, replaces Mirell Reyes, who has departed the...

Blocked port calls give pause to LGBTQ travel providers

Blocked port calls give pause to LGBTQ travel providersWith Turkiye and Egypt denying entry to a gay cruise last week, tour operators and travel advisors...

The value of the Princess Plus package was apparent on a Discovery Princess cruise in Alaska.

Princess Cruises' Plus and Premier packages: Are they worth it?Princess Cruises offers two add-on packages, Plus and Premier, which include different levels of...

The main pool on the Viking Vesta.

An introduction to Viking via the VestaFirst-time Viking cruisers on the Vesta, which joined the line's fleet last year, will experience the...

New to the Celebrity fleet is Orange Peel Bar and Grille, offering a menu of grilled options as well as frozen cocktails.

Celebrity reveals aspects of the Reflection's makeoverThe ship's 13 new spaces will debut in March, including a three-story Grand Plaza, new dining venues...

Hilton Honors members can now earn points on Explora Journeys cruises.

Hilton and Explora Journeys roll out perks for Honors membersHilton Honors members can now earn and redeem points on Explora Journeys cruises and get a 5% discount...

Egypt and Turkiye turned away a gay cruise on the Scarlet Lady.

Egypt turns away gay cruise just days after Turkiye did the sameEgyptian authorities blocked an Atlantis Events gay charter cruise from docking in Alexandria on...

The Category 6 waterpark as seen from the adults-only Hideaway pool area.

Cruising on Royal Caribbean's new Legend of the SeasFans of Royal Caribbean's Icon class have their chance to cruise on an Icon ship in Europe, where the...

The Wind Surf docked in Sete, France, during a three-night Windstar cruise.

The Wind Surf docked in Sete, France, during a three-night Windstar cruise. Photo Credit: Teri West Windstar shakes up offerings with short Europe cruisesMost guests are North Americans extending a land vacation or cruise, or both.

The first ship in the Ace class, the Carnival Destiny will launch in 2029.

Carnival unveils details of first ship in upcoming Ace classLaunching in 2029, the Carnival Destiny will be the largest in the cruise line's fleet, with a capacity of nearly 8,000 passengers.

The Princess Cruises ship Sun Princess in Corfu. Carnival said close-in Europe bookings hit a snag in the second quarter but that 2027 departures on the Continent remained strong.

Carnival's Q2 offers view of cruise's performance during Iran war: 'Resilient'The second-quarter earnings report offered a first look at the cruise industry's performance during three consecutive months of the Iran war.

Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Traveller in Montenegro. Prices for Europe cruises are up this summer.

Sunny summer forecast for cruise, with Europe in demandThe cruise industry has entered the summer where it wants to be, with few cabins left to fill and higher year-over-year prices for Europe sailings.

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Cumbia dancers treated guests to a show onboard the AmaMelodia.

Cumbia dancers treated guests to a show onboard the AmaMelodia. Photo Credit: Brinley Hineman

On the Magdalena River, AmaWaterways takes guests on a Colombian journeyFrom the comforts of the AmaMelodia, AmaWaterways' tropical river cruises enable guests to discover Colombian cuisine, wildlife...

With a 1-to-1 staff-to-guest ratio, the Pure Amazon is more like a boutique hotel than a river cruise ship

With a 1-to-1 staff-to-guest ratio, the Pure Amazon is more like a boutique hotel than a river cruise ship

A&K delivers a boutique experience on its new Amazon shipGuests on the Pure Amazon enjoy luxurious accommodations, local Peruvian cuisine and guided wildlife outings.

The Star Princess will sail in Alaska next summer, a marquee region for Princess and the Sphere class' first season there.

The Star Princess will sail in Alaska next summer, a marquee region for Princess and the Sphere class' first season there. Photo Credit: Teri West

Star Princess sticks to the Sphere-class script with refined relaxationLike sister ship Sun Princess, the Star offers refined spaces, like a glass dome over arena seating and the line's first...

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First Call: Legend of the Seas

First Call: Legend of the Seas|Jul 08, 2026

The Legend of the Seas, the latest in Royal Caribbean International's Icon class, made its debut in Europe June 29 and prepared to begin cruising the Med, bringing its six-slide waterpark, multiple dining venues and new entertainment to seven-day cruises from Civitavecchia, Italy, and Barcelona.

First Call: Legend of the Seas

First Call: Legend of the Seas

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Disney Destiny embraces its villainous side

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The mystery of the Celebrity Xcel's secret

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A short visit on Bonaire

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First look at the Celebrity Xcel

First Call: Star of the Seas

First Call: Star of the Seas

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Celebration Key opens

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Pop goes the Champagne

Exploring Antarctica aboard the Quark Ultramarine

Exploring Antarctica aboard the Quark Ultramarine

First Call: MSC World America

First Call: MSC World America