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The World's Largest Sailing Yacht Just Set Sail — and It Runs Mostly on Wind
The world's largest sailing yacht just had its naming ceremony in France — and it's unlike anything the cruise industry has ever seen.
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Epic Universe Turned Universal Into a Weeklong Vacation — and the Numbers Prove It
Universal's Q1 2026 earnings reveal a 24 percent revenue surge and 33 percent EBITDA jump, driven largely by Epic Universe transforming Orlando from a two-day add-on into a full-week destination.
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Holland America Just Gave Rotterdam a Serious Glow-Up — Here's What's New Onboard
Holland America Line's Rotterdam returned to service after a two-week dry dock in the Netherlands, debuting expanded live music venues, upgraded suites, and a freshened interior from bow to stern.
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Darth Vader Is Finally Coming to Batuu — and He's Bringing the Whole Original Trilogy With Him
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland is expanding its timeline to include original trilogy characters like Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa starting April 29, 2026.
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The Worst Part of a Santorini Cruise Stop Might Finally Be Fixed
Royal Caribbean opened its first European Royal Beach Club in Santorini, tackling the island's notoriously chaotic port experience with a curated, small-footprint shore destination for up to 900 guests per day.
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Seven of the World's Biggest Ships — Royal Caribbean Just Committed to an Armada
Royal Caribbean has confirmed orders for a sixth and seventh Icon-class ship, locking in deliveries through 2030 and cementing its grip on the mega-ship market for years to come.
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Vancouver's Cruise Terminal Turns 40 — and 2026 Is Shaping Up to Be Its Most Extraordinary Year Yet
Canada Place just marked 40 years as Vancouver's cruise gateway, welcoming over 30 million passengers since 1986. Here's why the 2026 Alaska season could be the biggest in the terminal's history.
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Universal Just Confirmed It Will Scan Your Face to Enter Epic Universe's Themed Lands
Universal Orlando is expanding its facial recognition Photo Validation system to Epic Universe's world portals — here's what guests need to know before their next visit.
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Galveston Is About to Become One of the Biggest Cruise Hubs in America
Carnival Cruise Line has named Galveston, Texas as the homeport for its newest Excel-class ship, Carnival Tropicale, and it is a very big deal for Gulf Coast cruisers.
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A Fan-Favorite CityWalk Shop Is Back — and the Nostalgia Is Hitting Hard
The Universal Legacy Store has officially reopened at Universal CityWalk Orlando, taking over the space that housed the Epic Universe Preview Center since 2024. Here's what's inside.
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Carnival Corporation Is Investigating a Massive Data Breach — And Cruise Guests Could Be Affected
Carnival Corporation is probing claims that hackers stole 8.7 million records — including loyalty program data tied to Holland America's Mariner Society. Here's what cruise guests need to know and do right now.
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Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Is Getting Its Biggest Upgrade Since Opening Day — and the New Mission Changes Everything
Disney has officially revealed a new Mandalorian and Grogu mission coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at both Disney World and Disneyland on May 22, 2026 — and the gameplay changes are more significant than most guests expected.
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Oceania Is Turning One of Its Classic Ships Into a Dedicated World Voyager — And the Details Are Remarkable
Oceania Cruises just unveiled Oceania Aurelia, a fully reimagined all-suite ship purpose-built for 180-day around-the-world journeys. Here's what they're changing, and why serious world travelers should pay close attention.
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Universal's Next Big Coaster Just Went Vertical in Orlando — and the Photos Are Wild
The first visible stretch of coaster track for Fast and Furious: Hollywood Drift has been installed at Universal Studios Florida, marking a major construction milestone for the 2027 attraction.
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MSC Cruises Is Building a Second Private Island — And This One Is Designed for Something Ocean Cay Is Not
MSC just announced Sandy Cay, a new luxury private island in the Bahamas opening in 2028. Here's what makes it different from Ocean Cay.
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H2O Glow After Hours Is Back at Typhoon Lagoon — and the 2026 Lineup Is the Best One Yet
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon H2O Glow After Hours returns for summer 2026 with Powerline Max headlining, more weekend dates, and general public tickets going on sale April 24.
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Windstar's Most Beloved Sailing Yacht Is Completely Unrecognizable After Its 40-Year Makeover
Windstar Cruises has completed a two-phase, multi-million dollar transformation of the Wind Star — the iconic sailing yacht that defined boutique cruising four decades ago. Here's what changed, and why it matters for small-ship cruise fans.
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NCL's Biggest Ship Ever Just Hit the Water for the First Time
Norwegian Cruise Line marked a major construction milestone on April 16, 2026, as Norwegian Aura was floated out at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard — a 170,000-gross-ton ship that will debut in 2027 as the largest vessel in NCL's history.
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After 47 Days Trapped in the Persian Gulf, the Stranded Cruise Ships Are Finally Going Home
Six cruise ships that spent nearly seven weeks locked inside a closed Strait of Hormuz are now free. Here's what happened, which ships are affected, and when they resume sailing.
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Something Spotted at Epic Universe Hints at a Ticketing Idea Nobody Has Tried Before
Photo validation scanners appeared at Epic Universe's portal entrances in mid-April, raising real questions about whether Universal is preparing to sell access one land at a time.
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