Announcement of the New Chairman for the South Pacific Cruise Alliance
The South Pacific Cruise Alliance (SPCA) announced that Viliami Takau has been elected as the new chairman, succeeding Bud Gilroy. Gilroy, who served as chairman from 2020-2024, sa
Schedule of 47 Cruise Ship Arrivals at Mackinac Island in 2024: All You Need to Know
The Viking Octantis was the first ship to call on Mackinac Island for the 2024 Great Lakes cruising season on Tuesday, April 30. The 665-foot ship anchored and brought passengers t
IAATO Unveils Major Changes in Leadership Structure
The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has named John McKeon as executive committee chair and welcomed Brandon Harvey and Jørn Henriksen to the top tea
Top 7 Must-Do Activities Upon Boarding a Cruise Ship
Making the most of embarkation day can set you up for an enjoyable cruise vacation. If you’ve never cruised before, embarking a modern vessel for the first time can be truly over
Virgin’s “Brilliant Lady” Set to Debut in NYC in September 2025
Virgin Voyages will put its fourth ship, the Brilliant Lady, into revenue service starting September 2025 and sailing from New York City. Sir Richard Branson, Founder of Virgin Gro
First Cruise Ship of the Season Docks at Mackinac Island, and it’s a Whopper!
The Viking Octantis was the first ship to call on Mackinac Island for the 2024 Great Lakes cruising season on Tuesday, April 30. The 665-foot ship anchored and brought passengers t
Inaugural Photos of Queen Anne’s Arrival in the UK
Cunard’s Queen Anne has sailed into her homeport of Southampton ahead of her maiden voyage to Lisbon on Friday. The Queen Anne, the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag, arri
Undecided Next Voyage for Royal Caribbean Ship Undergoing Repairs
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Osaka Welcomes Three Maiden Cruise Ship Arrivals
The Port of Osaka welcomed three inaugural visits in April, including from Oceania’s Riviera, Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess and Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas. The
The Common Mistake Cruise Ship Passengers Make that Comes Off as Pretentious: Insights from a Three-Year Veteran
A former cruise ship employee has shed light on the common mistake made by passengers while on board. Tammy Barr, a travel expert who spent three years working on cruise ships, not