(Press Release) Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, celebrated a defining milestone this week with the ceremonial steel cutting of Crystal Grace, the brand’s newest ocean ship, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. The moment marks the official start of construction and signals the next chapter in Crystal’s continued evolution—where timeless elegance meets contemporary innovation.

(American Cruise Lines) American Cruise Lines’ first 2026 Great United States Cruise begins this Friday, May 29th in Portland, Oregon (and ends June 19th in Boston, MA). Modern American Riverboat™, American Jazz,  will depart on May 30th, from the Port of Skamania, in Stevenson, WA. This 52-Day domestic adventure cruises both rivers and protected coastal waterways and will be operated aboard both riverboats and new small cruise ships.

The Great United States Cruise 2026:

52-Days/51-Nights - Sailing from Portland, Oregon to Boston, Massachusetts – May 29, 2026, to July 19, 2026

Highlights: Exploring 18 states aboard 3 ships, including modern riverboats, American Jazz and American Serenade, and the newest small cruise ship in the country, American Pioneer. Visiting 3 National Parks: Yellowstone, Glacier, and Grand Teton. Cruising U.S. waterways from the Pacific Northwest coast in Astoria, OR, to the country’s western rivers, along the Columbia and Snake. Sailing the length of the Mississippi River and cruising up the picturesque New England coast as far as Bangor, Maine; also includes the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Cruise guests will spend the 4th of July in Boston, MA, at the Four Seasons Hotel and will enjoy the Fireworks Spectacular over the Charles River along with the City’s 250th celebrations.  

The 2026 Great United States Cruise honors the country’s 250th Birthday this year, but due to popularity and demand, it will be offered again in 2027 (and is open to book now).

(Press Release) Scenic Group is proud to introduce two new American Mah Jongg themed sailings aboard Emerald Cruises in August 2027. Designed to meet the rising demand for experience-driven travel centered around meaningful social connection, the new itineraries combine immersive journeys through Europe’s waterways with dedicated onboard Mah Jongg programming in a highly social and elevated setting. 
Two Mah Jongg sailings: 


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• Danube Delights - Mah Jongg Cruise departing August 4, 2027  
• Danube Delights - Mah Jongg Cruise departing August 11, 2027  

(Press Release) MIAMI, May 26, 2026 – Carnival Magic is now the second ship in the fleet to showcase Carnival Cruise Line’s striking new “From Sea to Shining Sea” bow crest, symbolizing the cruise line’s deep-rooted American spirit and reinforcing its position as America’s Cruise Line. This eye-catching design welcomes guests back to Miami and highlights Carnival’s ongoing commitment to celebrating its connection to U.S. homeports.

(Press Release) KEY WEST, Fla. (May 24, 2026) — If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you combine plywood, duct tape and a little too much confidence…welcome to Key West. 

The island’s famously quirky Schooner Wharf Minimal Regatta returned Sunday afternoon to the Key West Historic Seaport, where 20 homemade boats launched into the harbor for one of the Florida Keys’ most beloved Memorial Day weekend traditions. 

Now in its 35th year, the Minimal Regatta challenges teams to build a working vessel using only a single 4-by-8-foot sheet of plywood, two 8-foot two-by-fours, one roll of duct tape, a pound of fasteners and epoxy paint.  

And while some competitors arrived with carefully crafted strategies, others appeared to rely mostly on luck, costumes and blind optimism. 

The result? Maritime mayhem.  ​

(Press Release) MIAMI, May 22, 2026 – Carnival Glory is debuting a series of onboard updates following recent in-service work, designed to elevate the guest experience, as the ship departs from Port Canaveral today.

The latest refurbishments include the addition of a new non‑smoking casino as well as a new Club O2, Carnival’s dedicated space for teens. The ship continues to offer short getaways from Port Canaveral to The Bahamas, along with visits to Carnival’s exclusive destination in Grand Bahama, Celebration Key.
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For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com, or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.

(Press Release) ​MIAMI (May 21, 2026) –  Carnival Cruise Line yesterday debuted a new logo and pool area called Mangrove Bay at their exclusive destination Isla Tropicale in Roatán, Honduras. Mangrove Bay adds 48,000 square feet of recreational space, including a dedicated kids splash pad, swim-up bar and adjacent bar service. The pool includes a peninsula lined with cabanas and loungers that create a premium space for guests, and poolside daybeds offering another way to relax.