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2026 is shaping up to be another major year for new cruise ships up from 19 newbuils delivered last year, with a mix of megaships, luxury vessels, expedition ships, and coastal cruisers entering service. From billion-dollar giants to intimate yachts…
There’s something different about stepping onboard a brand new cruise ship for the very first time. Everything feels untouched, the spaces are pristine, and even the smallest details carry that unmistakable “new ship” energy. That’s exactly what I’m expecting as…
Rumors are beginning to circulate in New Hampshire about a possible return of overnight ferry service between Nova Scotia and New England, a route that has been absent from the region for two decades. According to local reporting, a representative…
Having sailed aboard Oasis of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas from the Oasis-class, as well as Quantum of the Seas, it becomes clear that Royal Caribbean was not simply scaling ships up or down. These two classes represent…
Quantum of the Seas was conceived under Royal Caribbean’s “Project Sunshine” program as a prototype for a new Quantum‑class, combining advanced naval engineering with a suite of headline-grabbing “firsts at sea,” but its radical dining experiment—Dynamic Dining—proved one of the…
Overview Oceania Cruises occupies a distinctive position between premium and luxury cruising, with a brand identity built around culinary excellence, destination rich itineraries, and mid sized ships. The line was founded in 2002 by cruise industry veterans Frank Del Rio…
My next short getaway takes me aboard Quantum of the Seas, sailing round-trip from Los Angeles. Departing from LA is always a favorite of mine. It’s one of the country’s busiest commercial ports, and watching container ships, tankers, and working…
Overview Crystal Cruises has one of the most complex ownership histories in the modern cruise industry, marked by long periods of stability followed by rapid expansion, collapse, and eventual revival. The brand was launched in 1988 under the ownership of…
The modern Regent Seven Seas Cruises story effectively began in 1992 with the launch of Radisson Diamond Cruises and the christening of the 19,000 ton, twin hull Radisson Diamond. The ship was owned by Finland based Diamond Cruise Ltd. and…
Explora Journeys is MSC Group’s entry into the ultra luxury cruise segment, created to compete directly with established luxury and lifestyle brands while offering a distinctly European perspective. Announced in 2021, the brand was developed as a standalone luxury division…