Although cruise line safety is making news headlines, more than two-thirds (69%) of cruisers indicate that the recent cruise incident has not affected their future cruise plans, according to a survey released today by Luxury Cruise News. The new “Cruise...Read more

Carnival Cruise Lines has launched its Travel Agent Rewards Program, which allows travel partners to register and redeem points for a variety of actions completed through the line’s travel agent portal, GoCCL.com, or their GDS.  The program’s launch during “Wave...Read more

MSC Cruises have announced that PortMiami will be its exclusive homeport for its Caribbean sailings as of fall 2013 pending approval by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners. MSC is the fastest growing cruise line operating a fleet of eleven...Read more

In response to the Concordia incident and as part of the industry’s continuous efforts to review and improve safety measures, the Cruise Lines International Association, Inc. (CLIA), speaking on behalf of the global cruise lines industry, has announced the launch...Read more

In appreciation for the overwhelming response to Compagnie du Ponant’s 2011 marketing and sales efforts – more than doubling their North American consumer bookings last year – the company is responding during the popular “Wave Season” with “La Grande Invitation”...Read more

Windstar Cruises offers two Greek Isles & Turkish Delights itineraries between Athens, Greece and Istanbul, Turkey this spring, summer and fall on the 148-guest Wind Star and Wind Spirit. Greek Isles & Turkish Delights I Set sail from Athens on...Read more

With almost a dozen dining choices on each ship, Crystal Cruises’ most popular daytime gathering spot, The Bistro, is expanding to evening hours.  Reflecting the space’s European-style sidewalk cafe ambiance, the complimentary menu will offer “small bites,” desserts, and “midnight”...Read more

Lindblad Expeditions has announced Book 4 & Explore, a travel agent program that rewards travel agents who book four cabins on select Galápagos voyages on the National Geographic Endeavour and the National Geographic Islander with a complimentary expedition for themselves...Read more

Following the tragic Costa Concordia accident, Carnival Corporation & plc, parent company of Costa Cruises and nine leading cruise lines around the world, today announced a comprehensive audit and review of all safety and emergency response procedures across all of...Read more

Those looking to experience a Cunard luxury cruise vacation exploring the historic wonders of the Mediterranean, Northern Europe’s uniquely dramatic landscapes, or the timeless adventure of the line’s signature trans-Atlantic cruise can now enjoy significant savings on select cruises with...Read more