Royal Caribbean is increasingly turning to advanced robotics to enhance both guest entertainment and onboard operations, without replacing crew members.

Azamara Cruises has confirmed that Azamara Onward will enter a two-week drydock in November 2027 as part of its fleetwide Azamara Forward enhancement program.

The update follows an earlier announcement that Azamara Quest will be the first ship to undergo the extensive refurbishment, marking the cruise line’s largest upgrade initiative to date.

The Port of Lisbon has expanded its annual Cruise Activity Awards to spotlight sustainability and community involvement, introducing a new category at this year’s ceremony on March 23.

For the first time, organizers included a dedicated section under the “Cruise Lines for the Community” program, recognizing cruise companies for their role in social and environmental initiatives across the city.

MSC Cruises sparked plenty of excitement on social media after teasing a brand-new attraction called Ocean Run, a daring over-water obstacle course set atop MSC World Europa.

The concept promised a high-adrenaline experience designed to test balance, bravery, and agility, with guests navigating obstacles suspended above the open sea. For thrill-seekers, it sounded like the next evolution of cruise ship entertainment.

If you’ve ever wished you could hop between cruise ships as easily as switching rooms, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines just made that dream come “true” for a moment.

The cruise line introduced FleetPortals™, a piece of “next-generation technology” that would allow guests to instantly travel between its ships.

Yes, instantly.

Windstar Cruises is taking a fresh approach to small-ship travel, introducing a new style of cruising that blends river and ocean journeys into one seamless experience.

Harmony of the Seas is hitting a six-week pause, but only to come back even stronger.

Harmony of the Seas is going out of service today in Barcelona, marking the start of a major shipyard stay that will reshape parts of the guest experience ahead of a busy summer season.

Fresh off a transatlantic crossing, guests are disembarking in Spain as the ship prepares for several weeks in dry dock. During this time, the vessel will be handed over to engineers, technicians, and contractors, while only essential crew and shipyard personnel remain onboard.

Three names that many Carnival cruise fans instantly recognize, Matt Mitcham, Schwartz, and Cookie, are returning to the spotlight, and this time, they’re doing it together.

The former Carnival Cruise Directors are teaming up to host what’s already being described as a “once-in-a-generation” fan sailing named Legends at Sea, a high-energy, nostalgia-packed cruise built around the personalities who helped define onboard fun for years.

Royal Caribbean International is continuing its heartwarming onboard tradition with the introduction of a new “Chief Dog Officer” for its upcoming ship, Legend of the Seas.

The newest recruit, Skipper, a Golden Retriever born in early 2026, will join the ship for its debut season, bringing companionship and joy to both guests and crew.

Royal Caribbean International is already looking beyond its upcoming newbuilds, officially announcing Hero of the Seas as the fourth ship in its groundbreaking Icon Class.

Set to debut in August 2027 from Miami, the new vessel will build on the success of its sister ships—including Icon of the Seas—with even more attractions, larger venues, and expanded experiences aimed at families and multi-generational travelers.