Andrea Zelinski

For the first time in several years, Princess Cruises will double its summer presence in the Caribbean, homeporting one ship in Port Canaveral and another in Fort Lauderdale in 2026.

The aqua waters lapping up on the soft, sandy beach were pristine, resembling a picture on a postcard that was too good to be true.

ATLANTA -- Music from brass horns and drums filled the air, and a feather-adorned Junkanoo band paraded around an oversize sandcastle as travel advisors in tropical outfits captured the moment on their phones.

American Cruise Lines is significantly expanding its fleet with a focus on U.S. coastal and river cruises, including a 12-ship order to meet growing demand.

Royal Caribbean Group has ordered a fourth gigantic Icon-class ship with options open for a fifth and sixth ship.

As Carnival Corp. invests in Celebration Key, a new private beach destination in Grand Bahama, the company will expand an existing private destination, Half Moon Cay.

Port Tampa Bay usually serves contemporary cruise ships, but in 2026 it will host premium line Oceania Cruises for the first time.

Royal Caribbean Group is springing for Starlink internet access for Juneau residents, businesses and cruise visitors.

Ray Charles may have had Georgia on his mind , but I have Alaska on mine. First, it was for its record-breaking cruise season in 2023; and this year there were no signs that demand is abating.

The inaugural season for Disney Cruise Line's Disney Destiny will consist of four- and five-day cruises from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean.