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Drew Barrymore christens MSC's newest megaship in MiamiView the full article

The iconic 80s movie will make its UK debut in JulyView the full article

The Explora Club allows passengers to earn points and rewards that can be used toward future sailings, while providing a slew of other perks.View the full article

Crystal has revealed a new menu for its upscale restaurant Osteria d’Ovidio, devised by Italian culinary whizzes the Alajmo brothers. View the full article

Cruise industry CEOs take questions from Cruise Critic members at the State of the Industry panel at Seatrade, the cruise industry's largest conference. View the full article

Barbados has spent $2m improving Bridgetown Port for passengers, creating a more luxury look and feelView the full article

American Cruise Lines has revealed a handful of 50-plus-night itineraries to commemorate the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing.View the full article

Ponant Explorations has unveiled a two-month long voyage aboard Le Commandant Charcot that will circumnavigate Antarctica in 2028.View the full article

Viking Ocean Cruises has confirmed it will build the world's first hydrogen-powered shipsView the full article

Emerald Cruises has announced the arrival of three new ships -- two yachts and one river ship -- scheduled to arrive by 2027. View the full article

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has announced two Norwegian Cruise Line ships, Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun, will be chartered to Cordelia Cruises in India from 2026 and 2027, respectively. View the full article

In a nod to the company's history, Carnival Cruise Line has named its next new ships after previous ship's from the fleet. Find out more about the new ships.View the full article

Azamara launches destination immersion elevated initiative, with curated experiences that celebrate each destination through local cuisine, cultural engagement, excursions, and more.View the full article

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MSC Cruises' newest megaship, MSC World America, arrives in Miami for the first time. The 6,762-passenger ship is the largest MSC ship sailing in the U.S. View the full article

MSC Cruises has inaugurated the world's largest cruise terminal in Miami, with the ability to berth up to three ships and process a maximum of 36,000 passengers per day.View the full article

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Virgin Voyages is testing whether to offer a traditional drink package onboard its ships. Find out what it looks like. View the full article

Virgin Voyages has unveiled details about Rojo by Razzle Dazzle, a Spanish-themed restaurant set to debut aboard Brilliant Lady. View the full article

Crescent Seas has added Oceania's Insignia to its fleet, doubling the cruise line's size with the previous acquisition of Regent Seven Seas' Navigator. View the full article

When time is at a premium and you've only got a week or two for your holiday, a Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Mediterranean fly-cruise is the perfect choice.View the full article

Oceania have announced that their ship Riviera will be sailing in the region from November 2025 to March 2026 with a focus on food and small-group shore excursions.View the full article

Look into your crystal cruise ball -- what do you see for the next 30 years?