Seabourn Sojourn, the oldest ship in the luxury Seabourn fleet, has been sold to Mitsui Ocean Cruises and will be leaving the Carnival-owned company in May 2026. The surprise announcement comes as demand for cruises in Japan is rising tremendously, but the ship will still be sailing with Seabourn through her planned 2026 World Cruise.
With Royal Caribbean’s largest cruise ship being Icon of the Seas, at 248,663 GT (it’s also the largest cruise ship in the world overall), and its smallest cruise ship being Grandeur of the Seas, at 73,817 GT, the line’s ships really run the gamut in terms of size. Each Royal Caribbean ship, though, comes with its perks,
As the gateway to the Great Lakes Region of North America, Toronto may not have the year-round sunshine that lures cruise guests to the Caribbean by the millions. Yet, this Canadian city – the largest in the nation and a stone’s throw from Niagara Falls – wrapped up a solid 2024 cruise season. The city
Roatan, which is the largest island in the Bay Islands of Honduras, is an extremely popular destination for cruisers. In 2024, it welcomed 1.7 million cruise passengers, making it the most visited cruise destination in Central America last year. Beyond its stunning beaches and rich cultural heritage, Roatan offers unique wildlife encounters that have become
What could be better than sailing with your favorite crew on a cruise ship? If Virgin Voyages has its say, the answer is its new-and-improved “Circles, Groups, and Weddings” group travel program. Just like the catchy name suggests, this revamped program caters to circles of friends, large groups (including big families), and those looking to
Joining in a slot pull tournament onboard a cruise can be a fun way to enjoy time in the casino, meet new friends, and just maybe hit it big. Privately organized tournaments, however, do come with a risk, and Carnival Cruise Line is advising guests to be cautious. First of all, unlike other organized games
There can be no better place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than at sea with an oceangoing getaway that will make your friends and family members at home green with envy. Carnival Cruise Line is making their St. Patrick’s celebrations even better with a new Irish-inspired menu that will be available across the entire fleet
Shorter cruises – which are typically defined as sailings under seven days or weekend getaway voyages – often get a bad reputation. It’s true that many in the cruising community think that a shorter cruise equates to rowdier passengers onboard, with some associating these sailings – which they call “booze cruises” – with getting drunk
It’s always frustrating when your luggage gets lost – but what happens when your bag wasn’t misplaced, but simply forgotten? One recent Royal Caribbean passenger is finding this out the hard way after mistakenly leaving Florida’s PortMiami without one of her checked bags. “I forgot a bag at the terminal in Miami…I realized my mistake
Cruise ships are adjusting and informing guests as a tropical cyclone heads for the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Unfortunately for P&O Cruises’ Pacific Encounter, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sun, and Cunard’s all-new Queen Anne, the Port of Brisbane has closed due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The good news for two of these ships is that
If you’ve been daydreaming about a summer vacation, MSC Cruises just delivered the ultimate tease with its full 2025 summer lineup. The newly announced itineraries feature the sun-drenched beaches of the Caribbean and Mediterranean and the awe-inspiring fjords of Northern Europe. “MSC Cruises is offering an unparalleled choice of destinations and embarkation ports across the globe,
Many cruise travelers look forward to a vacation free of chores – no need to make the bed, pick up the room, or generally tidy up. Some guests do pick up somewhat in an effort to ease the duties of the cabin attendant, but is it necessary? Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, has
