After testing an extra-cost Priority Access program, Norwegian Cruise Line has expanded it to all ships in its fleet. No matter what vessel you are sailing on, you are now able to take advantage of the benefits that come along 

The Priority Access program offers guests access to certain enhanced benefits, such as:

Grandeur of the Seas, one of Royal Caribbean International's Vision Class ships, will transfer to Pullmantur Cruises in April 2021.

Before starting to cruise with Pullmantur Cruises, Grandeur of the Seas will undergo a revitalization process called 'Pullmanturizing', that will renovate the facilities and designs as well as a change of its name in line with the positioning of Pullmantur Cruises.

In its first season (summer 2021), Grandeur will sail through the North European Seas and these sailings will go on sale early next year.

Princess Cruises took delivery of Sky Princess from shipbuilder Fincantieri at an official handover ceremony at the shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.

The first ship designed from the ground up as a Princess MedallionClass ship, the 143,700-ton, 3,660-guest Sky Princess features an evolution of the design platform used for the cruise line's previous Royal-Class ships.

Royal Caribbean International announced its newest private island will be in the South Pacific, Perfect Day at Lelepa, Vanuatu.

During a ceremony featuring Vanuatu’s Prime Minister Charlot Salwai and Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley, they revealed the destination would be created in partnership with the community of Vanuatu to showcase its natural beauty, highlight local culture, provide employment opportunities and educate residents on the islands.

Carnival Cruise Line and the City of Mobile signed a three-year extension at a press conference held aboard the Carnival Fantasy. That ship will continue sailing from Mobile through November 2022

With the agreement, Carnival Fantasy will continue its popular four- and five-day cruises to Mexico from the Alabama Cruise Terminal, bringing 170,000 guests to Mobile annually. 

Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced a variety of new Alaska shore excursions for 2020 that the cruise line says offer an unprecedented collection of "authentic and immersive experiences."

Curated specifically for Regent guests, the cruise line’s new Inside Alaska | Luxury Goes Exploring® programming features exclusive engagements for guests to expand their Alaskan knowledge.

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Carnival Cruise Line announced it has resumed regular visits to Grand Bahamas with a visit today when Carnival Pride docked in Freeport. Carnival Elation will follow on Sunday, Oct. 13 and Carnival Freedom on Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Celebrity Cruises recently launched a new series of ads, aptly titled "Wonder Awaits," which highlight the latest in the cruise line's offerings.

One television spot – produced by Iconoclast and set to the iconic Jefferson Airplane song “White Rabbit” – follows a female protagonist on a voyage of discovery through a dream-like wonderland of world-class cuisine, cocktails, Eden-istic experiences and alluring accommodations, all on the brand’s newest ship, Celebrity Edge.

A passenger on the Carnival Valor was injured after he fell off a railing to a lower deck.

"Carnival Cruise Line can confirm that a 23-year-old male guest sailing on Carnival Valor was injured on board and, after being evaluated by the ship’s medical team, it was determined that he required further evaluation and treatment," Vance Gulliksen, a spokesperson for Carnival said in a statement. "He was airlifted off the ship via helicopter and transferred to a shoreside medical facility."