Holland America Adds More Fjord Time on Five Norway Cruises
Holland America Line has reworked five 2027 Rotterdam cruises, adding calls at Flåm and Hellesylt and extra scenic sailing time in Norway’s most celebrated fjords.
Vanessa Buasini
Based in Southampton, one of Europe’s busiest cruise hubs, Vanessa follows cruise line announcements and maritime travel trends. Her reporting helps readers stay informed about the ships, ports, and operational changes shaping the cruise world.
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Why Crystal Keeps Winning Travel + Leisure’s Midsize Cruise Crown
Travel + Leisure readers have again named Crystal the world’s best midsize cruise line. Here is what sets the reborn brand apart in the 2026 rankings.
Parents Can Now Track Kids on Second Royal Caribbean Ship
Royal Caribbean has expanded its kid-tracking wristband program to a second ship, giving parents app-based location tools as the line courts multigenerational families.
Royal Caribbean Adds Kid Tracking To Newest Mega-Ship
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas debuts a “Find My Kid” tracking feature, giving parents app-based location updates for children wearing new Adventure Ocean WOW Bands.
Illawarra man airlifted after 17-metre Port Kembla ship rescue
A man has been airlifted to hospital after a dramatic rescue from a ship hull at Port Kembla Harbour, highlighting the risks behind Australia’s busy working ports.
Pandaw unveils short Hooghly river cruises in India
Pandaw has launched new three and four night Hooghly itineraries from Kolkata, aiming to make Indian river cruising easier to add to wider journeys.
Three killed in New Brunswick crash involving PEI ambulance
Three people from Prince Edward Island died after a Health PEI ambulance collided with a transport truck near the Confederation Bridge in rural New Brunswick.
InteleTravel Names Sarah Kline Director of Sales and Advisor Engagement
InteleTravel has appointed veteran advisor and agency owner Sarah Kline as director of sales and advisor engagement, strengthening its support for a rapidly expanding global advisor network.
Just Back from Italy: A Week in Rome and Tuscany
A curated look at how travelers are spending a week between Rome and Tuscany with Villas of Distinction, from city stays to countryside villa escapes.
KimKim Expands Travel Advisor Program With New Tools
KimKim is rolling out new features for its Travel Advisor Program, adding app-based itinerary sharing, education initiatives and an advisory board focused on trade partners.
Royal Caribbean rolls out next-gen wearables fleetwide
Royal Caribbean is extending its latest wearable tech from Icon-class ships to its newest vessel, promising faster boarding, smoother payments and tighter family safety tools.
Propulsion Repairs Shorten Every Port Visit for Norwegian Bliss
Ongoing propulsion work on Norwegian Bliss is forcing slower speeds and trimming hours from every Alaska port call, reshaping the ship’s peak-season itineraries.
Universal Celestial Goodnight debuts at Epic Universe
Universal Orlando’s new Universal Celestial Goodnight nighttime spectacular lights up Epic Universe with fountains, fireworks and music spanning the park’s five themed worlds.
Royal Caribbean unveils rare one-time cruises for 2027
Royal Caribbean has quietly inserted a set of rare one-time 2027 cruises, built around repositionings and unusual routings that veteran fans are eyeing closely.
Judge Lets United Windowless Seat Lawsuit Move Ahead
A federal judge in California has rejected United Airlines’ bid to end a proposed class action over window seats that allegedly lack actual windows.