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Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas recently embarked on its first-ever cruise to Cozumel, Mexico.Deployed on short cruises to the Bahamas on a year-round basis, the 2024-built vessel debuted in the Western Caribbean as part of a four-night itinerary.After departing from Port Canaveral on May 5, 2025, the cruise arrived in Cozumel two days later. The Utopia of the Seas also spent two days at sea before returning to its homeport on May 9, 2025.According to published deployment, the 5,714-guest ship is not set to return to the Western Caribbean.Continuing its year-round schedule of cruises to the[...]

Oceania Cruises is set to launch its latest vessel, Allura, in July 2025, marking the 8th addition to its fleet. Designed to cater to the growing demand for immersive, culturally rich, and destination-focused travel experiences, Allura will commence her inaugural season with a series of voyages across the Mediterranean, followed by transatlantic crossings and Caribbean itineraries.Constructed at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Italy, Allura embodies a blend of elegance and intimacy. The ship boasts all-veranda accommodations, ensuring that each of the 1,200 guests enjoys expansive ocean views. The vessel's design emphasizes spaciousness and comfort, with refined interiors and state-of-the-art amenities.Allura's[...]

Crystal has announced Treasures of the Tides, its longest World Cruise to date, set to sail aboard the Crystal Symphony in 2028.The 150-night voyage will depart roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on January 11, 2028, and conclude on June 10, 2028.Bookings will open to the public on May 29, 2025.This marks the first time since 2018 that Crystal Symphony will sails World Cruise itinerary. The sailing includes 84 destinations across 39 countries on six continents, with an option to disembark early in Barcelona on May 27, 2028.Chairman and Brand Ambassador Fernando Barroso de Oliveira will join the sailing, offering[...]

Hankyu Travel International has announced plans to charter Ponant's expedition vessel, Le Jacques-Cartier, for three cruises around Japan scheduled between March and April 2027. This initiative marks the first occasion a Japanese travel agency has exclusively chartered a Ponant ship for international tourists.The 12-night itineraries are set to depart from Kobe and Yokohama, navigating through western Japan and the Seto Inland Sea, an area renowned for its over 700 islands. Hankyu Travel has indicated that these voyages will offer passengers opportunities to experience Japan's natural landscapes, local cuisine, historical sites, traditional culture, and contemporary art.The 'Timeless Voyage of[...]

On May 2, Holland America Line held a special ceremony aboard the Rotterdam to honor Joska, the first service dog to achieve five-star Mariner status and receive the Platinum Medallion, according to a press release.In honor of Joska’s service and loyalty, a plaque was unveiled aboard the Rotterdam and is now permanently displayed in the elevator bay next to the ship’s atrium.Joska, who passed away in February 2025 at the age of 12, was a companion to Cornelia and Cornelis Marinussen and had spent most of her life traveling with them aboard Holland America Line ships.She helped the[...]

On May 3, 2025, the luxury cruise vessel Silver Ray, operated by Silversea Cruises, navigated within 500 meters of the Faraglioni rock formations off the coast of Capri, Italy, contravening local maritime regulations. The Italian Coast Guard, under the direction of Commander Francesco Potenzieri, utilized Automatic Identification System (AIS) data and the Pelagus monitoring platform to confirm the vessel's proximity to the protected area, which mandates a minimum distance of 500 meters from the coastline.Following the investigation, the Campania Maritime Authority imposed a fine of EUR 1,032 on the vessel and issued a formal warning to the ship's[...]