The Cruise Guru

This week's best #cruise deal on @Travelzoo is a bucket-list Panama Canal voyage on @PrincessCruises : Sail 16 nights from FLL to LA or San Diego from $63/night incl. all taxes/fees bit.ly/4uH3864

Behind the Build ✨⛴️ Tune in for a preview of the new Grandview Suites coming to Azamara Quest as part of Azamara Forward. #AzamaraForward #Azamara #MoreToSea

We all know that a happy crew = happy guests, and @crystalcruises is putting an exclamation point on that with a 1,582 sq.-ft. dedicated crew recreation area on Deck 12 of Crystal Grace, debuting in 2028. The area will include a gym, lounge, bar, sun loungers, jacuzzi and a convenience store

Viking takes delivery of their newest vessel, the 13th ocean cruise ship with the cruise line, pushing their total fleet capacity over 12,000: cruisefever.net/viking-welcome…

New pool area called Mangrove Bay just opened at Isla Tropicale, @CarnivalCruise Line's exclusive Roatan, Honduras port, previously known as Mahogany Bay

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication and selflessness will never be forgotten. #MemorialDay

A May 2026 report on ultra-luxury travel found that the French Riviera is the world's favorite destination for billionaires. A new study by mauieliteproperty.com analyzed private jet access, five-star accommodations, and exclusive leisure options across 25 elite destinations to determine where the wealthiest travelers choose to spend their time - and Miami came in 3rd! Feeling much better now about my 1-night, pre-cruise stay at Hyatt Place...

New original stage productions @Azamara created in partnership with RWS Global are now aboard Azamara Journey following their launch aboard Azamara Pursuit last month. #cruisenews seatrade-cruise.com/hotel-operatio…

Nice lasagna dish enjoyed for lunch recently in the MDR aboard the brand-new @CruiseNorwegian Luna

Concerns about potential impacts on mangroves, aquatic and reef ecosystems and public sentiment played roles in @SEMARNAT_mx rejecting Perfect Day Mexico @RoyalCaribbean. #cruisenews seatrade-cruise.com/environmental-…

Read this @SeatradeCruise story about a few of the #cruise industry restaurants on the creative edge that impressed me during the past year : seatrade-cruise.com/event-news/blo…

Very good analysis of how Royal's revenue and profit break down per passenger

If you've been waiting to cruise through the South Pacific, take advantage of this week's @WindstarCruises ' 7-for-7 specials and sail to the Tuamotu Islands & Bora Bora on the stretched Star Breeze this Oct. from $2,980 incl. comp. All-In Package windstarcruises.com/tour-details/P…

Mahogany Bay is entering its Isla Tropicale era 🌴😉 Featuring our new Mangrove Bay Pool & Swim-Up Bar. Book now: bit.ly/4dlFpSK

This week's best #cruise deal on @Travelzoo is cheaper than staying home - and a lot more fun. Sail 7 nights in The #Caribbean this summer on one of @PrincessCruises ' newest ships from $399, incl. all taxes/fees + 3rd and 4th in same cabin sail free on select voyages bit.ly/42Jgkv1

As we get ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, our new “From Sea to Shining Sea” bow crest is making its debut on Carnival Legend, with more ships getting the new design during upcoming dry docks and new builds 🛳️

Mexico's environmental authority is going to deny permits for Royal Caribbean Group to  build Perfect Day Mexico near Mahahual (Costa Maya) due to the proximity - and sensitivity - of the nearby reef and mangroves

Well deserved - great ship!

Fast-growing luxury line @ExploraJourneys will have 6 ships sailing the globe by 2028, with Explora III delivered this summer, Explora IV and V delivered in 2027 and Explora VI arriving in 2028

Classy and serene, as you'd expect The Haven Lounge to be aboard the brand-new @CruiseNorwegian Luna