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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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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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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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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Months after a safety-driven fleet-wide waterslide review, Royal Caribbean's flagship Icon-class ships are still operating with most Category 6 slides shut down. Here's what guests are finding onboard.
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Disney World just released 2027 park tickets, and peak pricing has hit an all-time high of $219 for a single day at Magic Kingdom. Here is a full breakdown of what you will pay.
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Princess Cruises announced a deal to build three new LNG-powered Voyager class ships with Fincantieri, with deliveries in 2035, 2038, and 2039. Here's what it means for the future of cruising with Princess.
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Human riders were spotted on Universal Studios Hollywood's upcoming Fast & Furious coaster for the first time, signaling the summer debut is approaching fast.
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MSC Meraviglia departed the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal on April 15, 2026, ending nearly three years of year-round New York City operations. Here is what changed, and what East Coast cruisers should know.
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Disney just revealed the May 26 opening date and full five-song set list for Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets at Hollywood Studios.
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Royal Caribbean has opened bookings for its most expansive Asia season ever, with Spectrum of the Seas covering 22 destinations across China, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam on sailings from 3 to 11 nights.
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Holland America Line unveiled its largest fleet overhaul in 153 years, with $500 million earmarked to transform six ships. New suites, solo cabins, and the beloved Grand Dutch Café are all part of the plan.
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Universal Orlando has quietly launched a new single-use Express pass option called Express Now — and it works a lot like Disney's Lightning Lane. Here's what it costs and how it works.
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Royal Caribbean has quietly scrapped Mariner of the Seas' 2027 trans-Atlantic sailing from New Orleans to Southampton, replacing it with a 17-night Mediterranean repositioning voyage instead.
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MSC Euribia remains stranded in Dubai due to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing MSC Cruises to cancel the ship's first European sailing of 2026 and leaving Norwegian fjords passengers scrambling.
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Disney has shut down a widely used free parking workaround at Disney Springs. Here's how the loophole worked and what guests need to know now.
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Royal Caribbean is moving Symphony of the Seas from Galveston to Fort Lauderdale for 2027, displacing thousands of booked guests. Here's what it means and what's coming to Texas instead.
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Universal is permanently closing the Epic Universe Preview Center at CityWalk on April 13, 2026, and replacing it with a new Universal Legacy Store celebrating classic films and monsters.
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Oceania Cruises has announced an extensive refurbishment of its 1,250-guest ship Marina under the OceaniaNEXT program, with every stateroom, restaurant, and public space getting a complete redesign starting October 2026.
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Disney confirms Big Thunder Mountain Railroad will reopen May 3, 2026 at Magic Kingdom with new Rainbow Caverns sequence, refreshed trains, and a lower height requirement that opens the ride to more kids.
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