CruiseNews

09/11/2026

Holland America Line is moving Oosterdam’s major renovation forward by five weeks — and that means changes for passengers already booked in late 2027.

Several previously scheduled cruises have been canceled, while five new post-renovation sailings are being added across the Mediterranean, Atlantic and Caribbean.

Oosterdam will now return to service October 31 with new stateroom and suite categories, the Grand Dutch Café, a redesigned Ocean Bar and other changes.

Here’s what travelers need to know https://cruisenews.com/holland-america-oosterdam-earlier-renovation/

Holland America's ship Oosterdam is now scheduled to undergo her Evolution renovation earlier than previously planned.

09/11/2026

Two people. Two cameras. One 2,800-guest ship. 🎥

Grand Voyages on Prime Video spends most of its time where passengers never go. Producer Stacey Parks told CruiseNews how her crew shot handheld around officer schedules on Holland America's Rotterdam, and how a last-minute invite into dinner service changed the episode.

Read our interview with Stacey Parks here: https://cruisenews.com/grand-voyages-prime-video-stacey-parks-interview/

09/09/2026

What’s next for Riviera Travel River Cruises? 🚢

In a new interview, Gerry Barker of North Palm Beach Life speaks with Stuart Milan, president of North America, about new ships, solo cruising, what’s included in the fare and how Riviera handles changing river levels.

Read the interview:
https://cruisenews.com/riviera-travel-river-cruises-president-interview/

09/08/2026

“And I was absolutely shocked.”

After seeing the Rhine’s exceptionally low water firsthand, World's Greatest Cruises on PBS TV host Lynn Elmhirst shares her thoughts on rethinking Europe’s river cruise seasons.

“We can’t pretend that we’re going to operate the same as we used to.”

Read our conversation with Lynn:
https://cruisenews.com/european-river-cruise-season-lynn-elmhirst/

09/08/2026

Travel, live and learn.

09/06/2026

The history of passenger shipping is rarely a straight line. A celebrated ocean liner can become a cruise ship. A passenger vessel can become a hotel. A famous transatlantic liner can end its life stranded on a remote shoreline.

In his latest Heard Along the Promenade Deck column, maritime historian Bill Miller revisits several remarkable examples. Among them are Bremen, the former Blue Riband holder; France, later transformed into Norway; the French liner Ancerville, which survives today in an entirely different role; and the extraordinary story of America/Australis, whose final voyage ended off the Canary Islands.

Miller also looks back 70 years to Grace Kelly’s voyage aboard Constitution to Monaco ahead of her marriage to Prince Rainier III.

It is a fascinating reminder that ships often have lives every bit as complicated as the people who sail aboard them.

⚓ Read Bill Miller’s latest column: https://cruisenews.com/bremen-france-america-ocean-liner-history/

Images courtesy of the William H. Miller Collection.

09/06/2026

Are you looking at cruise deals this Labor Day weekend — or have you already taken advantage of one?

Cruise lines are offering some eye-catching incentives right now, including 75% off a second passenger, savings of up to $5,000 per room, free airfare, onboard credit, reduced deposits and free additional passengers on select sailings.

We reviewed offers from 25 major cruise brands across big-ship ocean, luxury, river and expedition cruising, and built a comparison table to make the deals easier to sort.

If another cruise is on your mind, read our full Labor Day 2026 cruise deals comparison: https://cruisenews.com/labor-day-cruise-deals-2026/

Have you booked one of these offers already — or are you still shopping?

09/06/2026

Watch out for the sign!

09/05/2026

Daniela Garavello has been promoted to staff captain aboard Carnival Adventure, becoming the first woman in Carnival Cruise Line’s history to hold the position.

It’s a milestone worth celebrating. But Joe's Daily had a thought when he saw the news: Why did it take until 2026?

In his latest video commentary, Joe looks at Garavello’s achievement, the significance of the staff captain role and the bigger question of whether this is the start of broader change at Carnival.

Watch Joe’s video and read the story: https://cruisenews.com/carnival-first-woman-staff-captain/