(Press Release) ​MIAMI, FL - May 29, 2025 – Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson's award-winning adults-only cruise line, is marking First Mate Appreciation Month with a significant announcement: strategic investments in its sales organization structure that reflect the critical role travel advisors play in the brand's continued growth. The enhancements come as Virgin Voyages celebrates a sold-out Ultimate First Mate Voyage and as the trade channel delivers outsized year-over-year growth, demonstrating the significant impact of building the company together with trade partners.

(Press Release) Seattle, Wash., May 29, 2025 — Today, Holland America Line announced a new slate of cruises taking guests to prime locations throughout Europe to witness some of nature’s most stunning phenomena. Those seeking to sail in the shadow of the sun during the 2027 solar eclipse can now book one of two cruises departing summer of 2027. Also available for booking are three newly opened sailings offering guests a chance to catch a glimpse of the elusive Northern Lights.
The total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, Aug. 2, 2027, with the path of totality crossing mainly over Northern Africa. Two Holland America Line ships — Nieuw Statendam and Oosterdam — will be positioned off the western coast of Morocco and eastern coast of Tunisia, respectively, for guests on board to experience maximum totality.

By GERRY BARKER
​All Things Cruise

American Cruise Lines calls them "Coastal Cats." Some of the newest ships in their fleet, they boast a sleek catamaran bow with a shallow draft that allows them more freedom to navigate and explore inland rivers or coastal regions than larger vessels.

The first two -- American Eagle and American Glory -- were launched in 2023, followed by American Liberty and American Legend in 2024. Each accommodates 100 guests on four decks, and while smaller in size, they are big on features for guests who want to experience everything cruising in America has to offer.

We had the opportunity to take their 8-day, 7-nights "Florida Gulf Coast and Keys" cruise on American Legend, which started with a pre-cruise stay at Tampa's JW Marriott hotel. A pre-cruise stay is a great option, especially for those guests who might have had a long travel day. The cruise goes from St. Petersburg to Key West in the Florida Keys, with stops inbetween at Punta Gorda  and Marco Island, along Florida's west coast.  READ MORE.

(Press Release) MIAMI-DADE ( May 23, 2025 )– PortMiami has been named Best Cruise Port by Global Traveler magazine for the third consecutive year, as part of its 13th Annual Leisure Lifestyle Awards. The winners were recognized at an event at the InterContinental Miami on May 22, and are also featured in Global Traveler’s May Leisure Travel Issue.“PortMiami continues to break records and uphold its status as the Cruise Capital of the World®,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “This recognition highlights PortMiami’s commitment to excellence in passenger experience, infrastructure and sustainability. I also extend my heartfelt congratulations to the entire seaport team and our valued cruise line partners on reaching this extraordinary achievement.”