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Thursday, October 16, 2025, brought more cruisers to PortMiami with the arrival of two new cruise ships to the region. Virgin Voyages’ newest ship, Brilliant Lady, and Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth…
Comments closedCondè Nast Traveler, a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, announced the results of its 38th annual Reader’s Choice Awards, where hundreds of thousands of readers voted on their travel experiences…
Comments closedWelcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest. Let’s dive in! This Monday, we explored MSC Cruises’ Meraviglia-class–MSC Meraviglia (2017), MSC Bellissima (2019), MSC Grandiosa (2019), MSC Virtuosa (2021), and MSC…
Comments closedVirgin Voyages declared it is “once again shaking up the cruise industry” when it announced a new fare system called VoyageFair Choices. The new system is launching October 7, 2026,…
Comments closedNo-show specialty dining fees are back in the news again, with Norwegian Cruise Line announcing a $10 per person fee for guests who fail to keep their scheduled reservation within…
Comments closedWelcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest. Let’s dive in! This Monday, we explored MSC Cruises’ Lirica-class–MSC Armonia (2001), MSC Sinfonia (2002), MSC Lirica (2003), and MSC Opera (2004). Which…
Comments closedIt’s almost spooky season and several cruise lines are offering special Halloween-themed activities, parties, and more. First up is Carnival Cruise Line and their Frightfully Fun Halloween sailings. “Sail any…
Comments closedAt the beginning of 2025, cruisers knew that eight new shipbuilds were on the horizon for seven of the major cruise lines–MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages,…
Comments closedWelcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest. Let’s dive in! This Monday, we explored Virgin Voyages Lady Ships–Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, Resilient Lady and Brilliant Lady (coming September 2025). Which…
Comments closedOn Monday, August 18, 2025, Portsmouth International Port announced it had completed the “full Virgin Voyages set” when Brilliant Lady officially sailed into the harbor. Brilliant Lady’s arrival made Portsmouth…
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