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London
fromianVisits
15 hours ago

A list of the cruise ships visiting London in 2026

Cruise ships will visit central London this summer, allowing public viewing from the riverside.
#cruise-travel
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Travel

I went on my first cruise - here are 15 things that surprised me about this type of travel

A seven-night Caribbean cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas reveals the ship's immense scale, onboard lifestyle, roomy accommodations, varied food, and navigational challenges.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago
Travel

6 Cruises That Are Perfect for a Girls Getaway

Cruises offer an all-inclusive, flexible, and budget-transparent option ideal for girls trips, with onboard amenities and varied destinations.
Fashion & style
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

I Worked on a Cruise Ship for Years-Here Are the 10 Essentials to Pack Your Carry-on the Right Way

Packing essentials for a cruise include comfortable shoes and a portable charger for convenience and safety.
Travel
fromIslands
2 days ago

10 Most Highly Affordable Ferry Rides With Breathtaking Views Of The Sea - Islands

Public ferry systems offer scenic, affordable transportation options that enhance travel experiences in many cities.
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

AIDA Cruises deploys enterprise IT across floating cities

AIDA's approach to IT infrastructure prioritizes availability through redundancy, with each vessel operating two physically separated data centers in different fire zones to ensure critical services remain operational.
Digital life
Silicon Valley food
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

We Asked 8 Food and Beverage Experts for the Best Thing to Eat on a Cruise-and They All Picked the Same Kind of Food

Cruise line food executives favor comfort foods like burgers and chicken sandwiches over gourmet options, highlighting their simplicity and satisfaction.
fromChron
4 days ago

148-year-old tall ship preparing for iconic 2,500-mile journey

Elissa's voyage as part of Sail250 and America250 events will be an opportunity to showcase Galveston Historical Foundation's almost 50 years of preserving this important National Historic Landmark.
Washington DC
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History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
5 days ago

Wreck of Danish flagship blown up by Nelson found

The remains of the Danish flagship Dannebroge, destroyed in 1801, have been discovered by archaeologists in Copenhagen harbor.
Poker
fromConde Nast Traveler
6 days ago

What It's Like to Run a Casino on Board a Luxury Cruise Ship

Josh Simonetti transitioned from a casino dealer to casino manager on Crystal Cruises, overseeing a unique gaming experience at sea.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

What Actually Makes Some Ocean Water Such a Vibrant Turquoise Color-the Science Behind That Dreamy Shade

When light shines through water, colors with longer wavelengths are absorbed by the water, with the longest wavelengths absorbed first. Blue and violet have the shortest wavelengths of visible light, so they are able to penetrate the deepest.
Travel
Arts
fromArtnet News
5 days ago

Ancient Roman Cargo Lost for 2,000 Years Resurfaces in Swiss Lake

A significant shipwreck discovery in Lake Neuchâtel revealed 2,000-year-old ceramics and tools, providing insights into early Roman trade.
Barcelona
fromEuro Weekly News
1 week ago

Barcelona Boat Show 2026: Record fleet & new trials

The Barcelona International Boat Show 2026 will feature an extensive collection of vessels and a new layout for enhanced visitor experience.
#cruise-packing
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I've worked on cruise ships for years. Here are 6 things passengers should pack and 5 they shouldn't.

Packing efficiently for a cruise involves sun protection, motion-sickness medication, and appropriate attire for formal events.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

I took my first cruise and made 10 mistakes that spoiled my voyage

First-time cruising on Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas led to regrets about room choice, duration, and preparation.
Science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Thousands of Chinese Ships Form Strange Shape in Ocean

Thousands of Chinese fishing vessels have formed unusually organized geometric formations in the East China Sea, raising concerns about potential military coordination and naval drills.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Snorkeling in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz threatens regional oil and gas exports while disrupting supply chains to Gulf states, creating maritime congestion and economic instability.
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

The Fascinating Engineering of the Titanic: How the Great Ocean Liner Was Built

The Titanic was one of a trio of similar White Star Line ships completed in the early nineteen-tens. In the video above, Bill Hammack, known on YouTube as Engineerguy, tells the story of not just the Titanic, but also the Olympic and the HMHS Britannic. An engineering professor at the University of Illinois, he found in the campus library issues of the journal The Engineer published between 1909 and 1911 that contain detailed photographs of the construction of both the Titanic and Olympic, sister ships that were built side-by-side.
OMG science
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Treasure hunter freed after decade in prison for not revealing location of gold

Treasure hunter Tommy Thompson was released after 10 years in prison for refusing to disclose the location of 500 gold coins from the SS Central America, which he discovered in 1998.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
3 weeks ago

Ariya: Virgin Voyages' Indian Culinary Sanctuary at Sea

Virgin Voyages launches Ariya, the first authentic Indian culinary restaurant at sea aboard Valiant Lady in May 2026, featuring chef Maneet Chauhan's innovative menu blending traditional Indian flavors with modern culinary techniques.
Boston food
fromElite Traveler
3 weeks ago

Inside the St Barths Bucket Regatta, the Caribbean's Most Glamorous Sailing Event

The St Barths Bucket Regatta, held annually in March, is a prestigious invitation-only superyacht racing event attracting 30+ vessels over 100ft to Caribbean waters.
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Shackleton's legendary Antarctic rescue boat, the James Caird is on display in south London

The voyage of the crew in a 22.5-foot ship's boat through the 'Furious Fifties' is regarded by many historians as the greatest small-boat journey ever completed.
History
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How Cruise Tourism Supports Global Port Economies

Cruise tourism significantly boosts port city economies through various sectors like hospitality, logistics, and local businesses.
fromElite Traveler
4 weeks ago

The Most Beautiful Hidden Beaches Only Reachable by Boat

Located within the Maddalena Archipelago National Park, Rosa dei Budelli is one of the Mediterranean's most closely protected beaches. Its pale pink hue, created by microscopic organisms mixed with crushed coral, has made it famous, but access is tightly regulated. Visitors may arrive only by boat and must admire the shoreline from designated areas offshore.
Miami food
Pets
fromBBC News
3 weeks ago

Sly fox sneaks onto cargo ship in Southampton and arrives in New York

A fox unexpectedly traveled across the Atlantic Ocean aboard a ship docked in Southampton, England, and arrived at the Bronx Zoo in good health.
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

10 Best Luxury Cruise Lines for Cultural Expedition Voyages

Cultural expedition voyages combine luxury cruising with authentic cultural experiences, emphasizing learning and immersion in remote destinations.
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Obviously the Largest, Most Successful Pirate Fleet in History Was Led by a Woman

Zheng Yi Sao, born around 1775, grew up in Guangdong and married a pirate, demanding equal control of the Red Flag Fleet as a condition of their union.
History
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Tracking fisherman to track fish: The new technological approach to better understand ocean life

Global Fishing Watch uses AIS transponder data and artificial intelligence to track fishing vessels worldwide, providing unprecedented visibility into global fishing fleet movements and activities.
History
fromMedievalists.net
4 weeks ago

The Medieval Jug that Travelled from England to West Africa and Back - Medievalists.net

A medieval English bronze ewer traveled to West Africa, became sacred in the Asante royal palace, and returned to Britain after colonial warfare, demonstrating Africa's pre-modern global connections.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

From Victorian voyages to vanishing maps: Books in brief

Historical expeditions and proxy records reveal long-term Earth and ocean processes essential for understanding and addressing contemporary climate and environmental challenges.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

How Cruise Lines Are Celebrating America250 with Special Sailings

Cruise lines are organizing special voyages and celebrations throughout 2026 to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary, with ships positioned for prime viewing of major Independence Day events and festivities.
#maritime-archaeology
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

photographer captures cargo ships passing by on his ferry ride home

Counting Ships is a photography series by Pierfrancesco Celada that examines proximity, movement, and scale within a maritime landscape. The project captures a busy ferry route connecting an island to one of the most densely populated regions nearby. The crossing takes approximately 25 minutes and passes through one of the world's most active maritime trade corridors, where more than two hundred cargo ships transit daily.
Photography
Cocktails
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Can Cruise Cocktails Be Cool Again?

Holland America Line serves sustainably harvested Alaskan glacier ice in Sam Ross–designed cocktails, offering pure, millennia-old ice and elevated onboard cocktail programs.
Real estate
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'If you buy an old boat for 40,000 and think that you're going to get a permanent home... that's just not possible'

Living on a houseboat lowers monthly bills but requires substantial upfront investment, ongoing maintenance, and can produce unexpected expenses and hard work.
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak

Jeff Bezos's Koru uses teak; Myanmar old-growth teak is illegal due to military-linked trade and sanctions, driving yacht-makers toward plantation and synthetic alternatives.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

We Took A Cruise During The Holidays & Now I'm Never Not Doing That Again

A family cruise through the Caribbean transforms holiday chaos into calm, offering child-centered first experiences, balanced family amenities, and memorable shared moments.
#cruise-crew
Science
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Author Correction: Hunter-gatherer sea voyages extended to remotest Mediterranean islands

Corrections to regional radiocarbon uncertainties do not meaningfully change conclusions about timing of the Mesolithic–Neolithic transition or maritime voyages in the central Mediterranean.
World news
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Atlas Ocean Voyages Will Roll Out the 'Largest Expedition Sailing Yacht in the World' and Cruise From Japan to South Africa in 128 Days

A 200-suite, hybrid-electric expedition sailing yacht with three carbon-fiber sails will debut in 2028, enabling up to 50% wind-powered operation and extended expeditions.
Science
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

The navy veteran guiding cruises away from storms

A former Royal Navy meteorologist remotely monitors global weather to guide cruise ships, advising captains to avoid storms and ensure passenger safety and comfort.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Time running out for S.S. United States as group pushes for preservation

ALABAMA - THE HISTORIC S.S. UNITED States ocean liner, currently undergoing environmental remediation work in Mobile, Alabama ahead of its planned sinking and conversion to an artificial reef off of Florida's coast, was this week given a tentative April departure date from that port for its final destination, Fox 10 WALA reports . The new timeline has lit a fire under the New York Coalition to Save the S.S. United States, the preservation group battling to save the ship .
US news
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

New Research Could Rewrite the Story of One of New York's Earliest Shipwrecks

In 1916, subway construction near Greenwich and Dey Streets in Lower Manhattan unearthed a surprising relic. Some 20 feet underground, workers turned up charred timber; digging further, the contours of an ancient ship came into view-its prow, keel, and ribs. The wreck was later deemed to be the Tyger, a 17th-century vessel that represents a rare archaeological trace of early Dutch exploration in Manhattan.
Arts
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My family of 5 went on our first cruise. We had fun, but there are 4 things I wish we'd known before getting on the ship.

First-time cruisers should enable airplane mode on phones to avoid expensive satellite charges and learn about formal night dress codes before boarding.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago

Gourmet on the High Seas: Atlas Ocean Voyages Unveils Celebrity Chef Lineup for 2026 - Food & Beverage Magazine

Atlas Ocean Voyages' 2026 European season brings celebrity chefs, Master Sommeliers, and hands-on culinary experiences aboard small ships carrying fewer than 200 guests.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Reflagged by Russia, spied on by UK, seized by US: why so much interest in a rusty tanker in the Atlantic?

The 300-metre tanker Marinera, part of a sanctions-evasion shadow fleet, was seized by US forces amid suspicions of illicit cargo or symbolic strategic value.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Exploring the Oldest US Navy Ships Over 35 Years in Service

Several U.S. Navy vessels have served over 35 years and remain operational due to robust design, upgrades, maintenance, and role adaptation.
Arts
fromColossal
2 months ago

Paintings on Antique Navigational Tools Are a Poetic Nod to Bird Migration by Steeven Salvat

Steeven Salvat creates meticulous hybrid drawings of creatures fused with mechanical elements, using antique maps and navigational objects to explore migration, navigation, and ecological vulnerability.
Science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

New theory hints mysterious forces once haunted the Bermuda Triangle

Methane gas releases from the seafloor may have temporarily reduced water density and disrupted engines, explaining past Bermuda Triangle disappearances without supernatural causes.
Travel
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

The Check-In: Explora Journeys Launches 128-Day World Cruise

Explora launches a 128‑day, global cruise in 2029 with 461 oceanfront suites and inclusive premium services; COMO opens COMO Cordeillan-Bages in Bordeaux in 2026.
History
fromSmithsonian Magazine
2 months ago

Archaeologists Discovered the 'Holy Grail' of Shipwrecks a Decade Ago. Now, They're Finally Beginning to Unravel the Secrets of the 'San Jose'

A priceless 1708 Spanish galleon, the San José, was discovered in 2015 but remains contested amid political and legal battles over ownership and treasure.
Science
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France launches its first ocean-bottom floats

France deployed two deep-diving Argo floats to measure ocean currents and global warming to 6,000-meter depths.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Unsinkable metal discovery could build safer ships and harvest wave energy

Laser-etched superhydrophobic textures let damaged aluminum tubes trap air and remain buoyant, mimicking diving bell spiders' hair-based air-trapping mechanism.
fromSmithsonian Magazine
2 months ago

Meet 13 People Who Survived on Deserted Islands, From a Real-Life Robinson Crusoe to a Noblewoman Marooned With Her Lover

Countless books, movies and television shows chronicle the adventures (or misadventures) of people stranded on remote islands. Consider, for example, Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, the beloved Tom Hanks movie and the classic 1960s sitcom " Gilligan's Island." Now , a new Sam Raimi horror-thriller about a woman (played by Rachel McAdams) stuck with her overbearing boss (Dylan O'Brien) after a plane crash, is set to join the ranks of these survivalist stories.
History
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

11 Ways to Save Money on Cruises, According to Travel Experts

Cruise enthusiasts are able to choose from hundreds of different promotions, which, while exciting, can also be overwhelming. "The lowest fare is only a deal if it is the right cruise for you," says Travel + Leisure Advisory Board Member Rob Clabbers. In other words, he says, if you "pick the wrong line or itinerary, that deal just turns into a waste of vacation time and money."
Travel
fromSmithsonian Magazine
2 months ago

Meet 13 People Who Survived on Deserted Islands, From a Real-Life Robinson Crusoe to a Noblewoman Marooned With Her Lover

Narratives about deserted islands often depict the ingenuity required to build shelter and acquire food and water, as well as the mental fortitude needed to patiently wait for rescue. Many of these story lines are exaggerated and sensationalized for dramatic effect. Still, the challenge of being pitted against nature, secluded from civilization and forced to live with only the barest essentials taps into themes of resilience and adventure that have always fascinated humans.
History
#cruise-tips
fromSmithsonian Magazine
2 months ago

The British Crown Enslaved Thousands at the Height of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. New Research Reveals Their Stories

On August 7, 1823, 19 enslaved people in Barbados became the property of the British crown after their enslavers died without legal heirs. These individuals had names, families and histories that stretched across years of shared survival under slavery. They included Quow and his son, Caesar; Orange and her son, October; and Abel and Lubbah and their children, Thomas, Kitty and Becky.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

The 'Crystal Coast' of the U.S. Has Clear Waters, World-class Shark Diving, and the 'Graveyard of the Atlantic'

The Crystal Coast combines clear beaches, extensive shipwrecks, and abundant sand tiger shark aggregations, offering premier scuba diving and coastal wildlife experiences.
#cruise-cabins
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Set Sail: Your Guide to Cruise Travel

Plan cruises by timing bookings, evaluating all-inclusive packages, pursuing upgrades, choosing unique excursions, and following onboard etiquette for an unforgettable voyage.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I've always been a cruise hater. I took one anyway and it was...fine?

A supposedly free cruise won via a Tetris-linked app exposed unexpected fees, disgusting onboard realities, and indulgent drinking despite initial cruise skepticism.
Travel
fromTravel
2 months ago

From nautical nostalgia to Gen Z itineraries, these are the biggest cruise trends for 2026

Cruising is broadening for younger travellers, with diverse itineraries, immersive experiences, and social-media-driven growth especially among Generation Z.
#amangati
fromCN Traveller
2 months ago
Travel

The most luxurious motor yacht to take to the sea in 2027 has just announced its debut sailing itineraries

fromCN Traveller
2 months ago
Travel

The most luxurious motor yacht to take to the sea in 2027 has just announced its debut sailing itineraries

fromFrenchly
1 month ago

PONANT EXPLORATIONS and Smithsonian Journeys: A Shared Philosophy Takes to Sea

Formed to add nuanced intellectual depth to select itineraries, the alliance reflects a shared belief that exploration is most meaningful when it is informed. Dozens of itineraries-from the Mediterranean and Northern Europe to the Americas, Asia, Antarctica, and beyond-combine PONANT EXPLORATIONS ' expertise in small-ship exploration with Smithsonian Journeys' long tradition of educational travel. The resulting journeys engage guests with a destination's history and culture, environment and wildlife, in a considered and meaningful way.
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fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Azamara Cruises Is Spending $80 Million to Refresh All Its Ships

Azamara Cruises will spend $80 million to refurbish four ships, beginning with a major October overhaul of Azamara Quest and adding new suites and dining.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Why Cruise Ships Are Starting to Skip Overcrowded Ports-and the Under-the-radar Trips to Book Instead

Cruise lines are diversifying port calls to reduce overcrowding and port congestion, giving passengers access to quieter, more varied destinations while still using large ships.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I've been on over 50 cruises. Here are 5 things I never buy on the ships.

Skip cruise drink packages and nonessential onboard extras like lanyards when alcohol consumption is low and phone-based room key access suffices.
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