The Naha cruise terminal project is moving into its next phase after MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean Group, Naha Port Authority and Cruise Port Naha G.K. officially marked the start of construction on October 5, 2026. The new facility at Naha Port, Okinawa, is expected to begin operations in March 2028, but the most significant development goes well …
Carnival West Coast Cruises are entering a new phase. Carnival Cruise Line has opened a major 2028-29 deployment covering Alaska, Hawaii and Mexico, while Carnival Radiance has just returned to Long Beach following a 15-day dry dock in Victoria, Canada. Taken together, the two announcements reveal a much broader strategy than a simple collection of new …
Princess Cruises ChatGPT app is now introducing a new way for travelers to discover, compare and plan their next cruise vacation, bringing the cruise line’s information and services directly into ChatGPT. Announced on September 28, 2026, the new integration connects travelers with more than 330 destinations across 17 ships, allowing them to explore itineraries, check …
MSC Euribia Canary Islands 2027-28 cruises are set to bring one of MSC Cruises’ newest ships to the Atlantic for a full season of winter sunshine, with seven-night itineraries combining the Canary Islands and Madeira. Announced by MSC Cruises on September 16, 2026, the new deployment will see MSC Euribia operate the popular winter program for …
MSC World Asia sea trials have been successfully completed, marking another major milestone for MSC Cruises’ newest World Class ship as she enters the final stage before her Mediterranean debut. The second and final series of sea trials was completed in the Atlantic, off the western coast of France, putting the ship through a comprehensive series …
Hero of the Seas has officially touched water for the first time, marking a major milestone in the construction of Royal Caribbean’s fourth Icon Class ship. Built at Meyer Turku in Finland, the new megaship is now entering the next stage of construction ahead of its scheduled debut in Miami in August 2027. The float-out took …
Oceania Sonata has floated out at Fincantieri Marghera, marking a major milestone for Oceania Cruises’ new Sonata Class. Here’s what we know about the 2027 luxury cruise ship.
Norwegian Aura is taking shape at Fincantieri in Monfalcone ahead of her 2027 debut from Trieste. NCL has now revealed new dining, wellness, entertainment and family experiences aboard its largest ship yet.
MSC Cruises Winter 2027/2028 is taking an unexpected turn, with the cruise line announcing a significant reshuffling of two of its most important World Class ships. MSC World Europa will remain in the Western Mediterranean instead of operating in the Middle East as originally planned, while the new flagship MSC World Asia will move into …
Great Tides Waterpark: Norwegian Cruise Line Reveals First Look at Its New Private Island Attraction Quick Take Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled the first official renderings of Great Tides Waterpark, a major new attraction coming to Great Stirrup Cay in summer 2026. Featuring 19 waterslides, the Dynamic River and immersive family experiences, the project marks …
