Gene Sloan
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Cruise lines begin resuming ship departures from Florida ports that closed due to Hurricane Ian
Port Tampa Bay, Jacksonville's JAXPort and Port Canaveral all reopened to cruise vessels on Saturday after being closed since earlier in the week. → Read More
Fast-growing Viking doubles down on adventure cruising with a second expedition cruise ship
The line on Friday officially unveiled the 378-passenger Viking Polaris, which is designed to cruise to adventurous places such as Antarctica and the Arctic. → Read More
When will Florida cruise ship ports reopen in the wake of Hurricane Ian?
A day after Hurricane Ian slammed into the Florida coast as a Category 4 storm, three home ports for cruise ships in the state — Port Tampa Bay, Jacksonville's JAXPort and Port Canaveral — remain closed to marine traffic. → Read More
At least five cruise ships stuck at sea as Hurricane Ian closes Florida ports
Cruise vessels operated by Royal Caribbean, Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises won't be able to return to their home ports on Thursday due hurricane-caused port closures. → Read More
Cruise ship departures from Tampa, Port Canaveral, Jacksonville in question as Hurricane Ian bears down on Florida
Sailings from the cruise ports in Tampa, Port Canaveral and Jacksonville scheduled to depart over the next few days are currently in flux due to the rapid approach of a strengthening Hurricane Ian. → Read More
Disruptions to cruise ship itineraries grow as Hurricane Ian barrels toward Florida
At least five cruise lines are rerouting ships in the Caribbean and the Bahamas as a growing Hurricane Ian approaches the Gulf of Mexico. → Read More
Virgin Voyages Sailing Club loyalty program: Everything you need to know
The Virgin Voyages The Sailing Club loyalty program won't be fully in place until 2023. But it's already offering cruisers who are loyal to the one-year-old line some valuable perks. → Read More
Cruise calls in Grand Turk on hold for now in wake of Hurricane Fiona damage
The island destination in Turks and Caicos draws more than 1 million cruise visitors a year. → Read More
Cruise calls at Grand Turk in question after dock damaged by Hurricane Fiona
Hurricane Fiona slammed into Turks and Caicos on Tuesday as a powerful Category 3 storm, damaging the pier at the Grand Turk Cruise Center. → Read More
Top Maine port votes to limit cruise ships after residents complain about crowds
The town council of Bar Harbor, Maine, on Tuesday officially signed off on an agreement with the cruise industry that places caps on cruiser arrivals during the tourist season. → Read More
Would you pay $138 per day for a drinks package on a cruise ship? That's the new rate at 1 major line
Norwegian Cruise Line's top-tier drinks package soon will cost more than twice as much as the top-tier package at rival Carnival Cruise Line. → Read More
Princess Cruises reveals 1st details of giant new ship on order for 2024
To be named Sun Princess, the vessel will cruise in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. → Read More
Is this the most epic river cruise ever? See what 1 line just announced for 2024
Upscale river cruise line AmaWaterways has announced an unusually long voyage that includes stops in 15 countries in Europe. → Read More
Two cruise lines cancel Bermuda calls over continued COVID-19 testing requirements
Celebrity Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line, two of the world's biggest cruise lines, have canceled upcoming calls in Bermuda, citing the island's ongoing COVID-19 testing requirements. → Read More
The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Disney Cruise Line ship
Is a voyage on a Disney Cruise Line ship on your bucket list? You’ll find a growing number of options when it comes time to pick an itinerary. → Read More
Hurricanes Earl and Kay disrupt cruises to Bermuda, Mexican Riviera
A growing Hurricane Earl is causing some significant changes to cruises to Bermuda this week as it barrels toward the island, even as another hurricane in the → Read More
Fast-growing Viking finally debuts its 1st river cruise ship in North America
Fast-growing Viking's long-awaited move into North America river cruising has finally begun. → Read More
I've been on nearly every Norwegian Cruise Line ship afloat; here are my first impressions of the new Norwegian Prima
Editor’s note: TPG’s Gene Sloan accepted a free trip from Norwegian Cruise Line to attend this week's unveiling of Norwegian Prima. The opinions expressed → Read More
Exclusive: Virgin Voyages to debut cruise loyalty program in 2023, with temporary perks available now
Big news, Virgin Voyages fans: The line's long-awaited loyalty program is finally here. → Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line's new ship has a ridiculously big go-kart track — here's why I loved it
Editor’s note: TPG’s Gene Sloan accepted a free trip from Norwegian Cruise Line to attend the unveiling of Norwegian Prima. The opinions expressed below are → Read More