Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest. Let’s dive in! On Mondays, we are exploring the major Cruise Loyalty Programs. This week is Holland America Line’s Mariner Society. Princess Cruise’s…
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Published May 9, 2026
MSC Cruises–6 Months of Sailing From Galveston
Just six months ago, MSC Cruises began sailing year-round from Galveston, Texas. MSC Seascape arrived at Cruise Terminal 16 in November 2025, a terminal that had undergone a major renovation…
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Published May 8, 2026
MSC Cruises Unveils AI-Powered MSC Concierge
This week, MSC Cruises unveiled its all new AI assistant–MSC Concierge. The complimentary virtual assistant is built into the MSC for Me app and is designed to help guests manage…
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Published May 7, 2026
Holland America Line Opens 2027-28 Bookings for Refurbished Oosterdam
Holland America Line has opened bookings for Oosterdam’s debut following her major refurbishment as the inaugural ship to undergo Holland America Evolution, which is considered the largest fleet investment in…
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Published May 6, 2026
MSC Cruises’ Poesia Transits the Panama Canal
MSC Cruises has hit another milestone as its MSC Poesia, which recently underwent major enhancements, successfully transited the Panama Canal and is now making her way up the West Coast…
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Published May 5, 2026
Star Princess Kicks Off Alaska Season From Seattle
Princess Cruise’s Star Princess arrived at the Port of Seattle for the very first time for her highly anticipated inaugural season in Alaska. She will sail 20 weekly roundtrip voyages…
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Published May 4, 2026
Cruise Loyalty Programs–Holland America Line Mariner Society
Happy Monday! Let’s talk about Cruise Loyalty Programs. These programs would be the equivalent of frequent flyer or hotel reward programs where repeated business equals perks and bonuses. Cruising is…
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Published May 3, 2026
Cruise News Digest–May 3, 2026
Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest. Let’s dive in! On Mondays, we are exploring the major Cruise Loyalty Programs. This week is Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Club. Holland America…
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Published May 2, 2026
MSC Cruises Trackside for Miami Grand Prix
MSC Cruises is trackside for the 2026 FORMULA 1® CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX this weekend. The cruise line has blended the best of cruising and racing to deliver “an experience…
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Published May 1, 2026
Holland America Line Announced 2028 Grand Voyages
Holland America Line has announced the itineraries for its two 2028 Grand Voyages–a 129-day circumnavigation, and a 90-day deep dive down under. Holland America Line President Beth Bodensteiner shared the…
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