Costa Cruises Adds 28 Istanbul Sailings for Summer 2027
Costa Cruises is strengthening its Eastern Mediterranean focus with 28 Istanbul departures in summer 2027, signaling renewed confidence in Turkiye’s fast-growing cruise market.
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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Norwegian Prima Closes Hot Tubs After Legionnaires Reports
Norwegian Prima has temporarily closed its hot tubs and begun water testing after multiple Legionnaires disease cases were linked to recent sailings.
Explora Journeys Unveils 2027–2028 Asia Luxury Cruise Collection
Explora Journeys’ new 2027–2028 Journeys Collection brings its upscale “ocean state of mind” to Asia, expanding luxury cruise options across marquee and emerging ports.
Why Travel Sites Keep Saying ‘One Moment, Please…’
From airfare searches to hotel portals, “One moment, please” screens are increasingly common. Here is what travelers should know when the web pauses their plans.
Carnival Tropicale to Redefine Galveston Family Cruises in 2028
Carnival Tropicale, a new Excel-class ship debuting in 2028, is positioned to reshape Galveston’s cruise scene with larger capacity and expanded family-focused experiences.
Air Canada Vacations Adds Avalon Waterways River Journeys
Air Canada Vacations is spotlighting Avalon Waterways river cruises, giving Canadian travelers bundled access to Europe and Asia’s most storied waterways with flight-inclusive packages.
Margaritaville Beachcomber Plots Bold 2027 Debut From Galveston
Margaritaville at Sea’s new Beachcomber flagship is slated to homeport in Galveston from October 2027, adding fresh Caribbean and Bahamas adventures to the booming Texas cruise scene.
Explora Journeys Bets Big on South America and Med in 2027–28
Explora Journeys has unveiled its 2027–2028 program, spotlighting South America and a quieter Mediterranean season as growth engines for the luxury line.
UK Cruise Market Embraces Arcadia’s Expanded Autumn Canada Route
P&O Cruises’ Arcadia launches an extended autumn “Autumn Colors of Canada and New England” sailing, strengthening the UK’s presence alongside North American-led foliage cruise offerings.
Finland, U.S. in Focus as Hero of the Seas Nears 2027 Debut
Finland’s Meyer Turku shipyard advances Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas, underscoring tight U.S.–Finnish maritime ties ahead of the ship’s 2027 Caribbean launch.
Low Rhine and Danube Levels Force Rethink of Austria–Hungary Cruises
Exceptionally low summer water on the Rhine and Danube is testing river cruising’s resilience, with itinerary changes and workarounds affecting sailings in Austria and Hungary.
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ Record Day Signals US Luxury Travel Boom
A record booking day for Atlas Ocean Voyages’ Antarctica itineraries and new Atlas Adventurer ship highlights surging US demand for high-end expedition travel.
Luxury Cruise Lines Put Manaus and Santarém in Amazon Spotlight
New Amazon river itineraries from Seabourn and other operators are drawing luxury travelers to Manaus, Santarém and Alter do Chão. Here is what visitors can expect.
Holland America Fast-Tracks Oosterdam Upgrades and Med Expansion
Holland America is accelerating Oosterdam’s evolution with luxury-focused upgrades while locking in a larger, more varied Mediterranean program through 2026 and beyond.
Seattle Cruise Pivot Fuels Holland America Luxury Evolution
Seattle’s shore‑power homeport and Holland America’s multiyear Evolution program are converging to redefine premium cruising from the Pacific Northwest to Alaska and beyond.