TRAVEL NOTICE: Learn more about COVID-19

Cruise news

VIDEO: Exciting News From Carnival Corp., Pause Extensions, Alaska News and More

In this week's edition of our latest video series, This Week in Cruise News, Cruise Critic's Managing Editor UK Adam Coulter talks about further pauses in operations from two big lines, takes a look at what's happening with the Alaska cruise season and discusses the big reveal from Carnival Corp CEO Arnold Donald about when the fleet will get back sailing.

Wave Season Cruise Deals 2021

Wave season -- that period when cruise lines offer some of their best deals of the year -- is upon us. Here is our roundup of deals for the 2021 wave season.

Royal Caribbean Group to Sell Azamara Cruise Line

Royal Caribbean Group is selling its Azamara cruise line to Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in consumer, for $201 million.

Is the 2021 Alaska Cruise Season Already in Jeopardy?

Just days into the New Year, the 2021 Alaska cruise season already appears to be on shaky footing.

News Headlines

01/22/21

MSC Cruises to Restart Cruising in the Mediterranean From Sunday; Costa Delays Until March

01/22/21

Coronavirus: Updated Cruise Ship Policies and Cancellations

01/22/21

Royal Caribbean To Keep Quantum of the Seas in Asia, Cancels Ship's 2021 Alaska Season

01/22/21

More Ship Sightings: Updates on Cruise Ships Worldwide

01/22/21

Carnival's New Cruise Ship Mardi Gras Postponed Again, More Cancellations Worldwide

01/22/21

When Are Cruise Lines Around the World Expected To Resume Service?

01/22/21

01/21/21

Pacific Princess Cruise Ship to Leave Fleet

01/21/21

01/20/21

Saga Cruises Becomes First Line to Insist Passengers Have COVID Vaccination Ahead of Cruise

01/20/21

01/19/21

Royal Caribbean Group to Sell Azamara Cruise Line

01/19/21

Cruise Critic Members React to Sale of Azamara Cruises

01/19/21

Wave Season Cruise Deals 2021

01/19/21

01/15/21

Which Cruise Ships Will Be Scrapped Or Taken Out of Service Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic?

01/15/21

Exciting News From Carnival Corp., Pause Extensions and More (Video)

01/15/21

01/14/21

Oceania Releases 180-Day World Cruise Adventure for 2023

01/14/21

Silversea Floats Out New Silver Dawn Luxury Cruise Ship

01/14/21

01/13/21

First Steel Cut for New Carnival Celebration Cruise Ship

01/13/21

Popular Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship To Homeport From Barbados For First Time

01/13/21

Adventures by Disney to Offer First Expedition Cruises Geared Toward Families

01/13/21

Rotterdam Cruise Ship to Make Definite 2021 Debut; Other Carnival Corp. Ships Delayed

01/13/21

01/12/21

Ship Sightings: Insider Updates on Cruise Ships Worldwide

01/12/21

01/11/21

Carnival Corporation Says All Cruise Ships Could Sail by 2021 End; No New CDC Info

01/11/21

01/08/21

This Week in Cruise News: When Will We Get Back Onboard? (Video)

01/08/21

01/07/21

Is the 2021 Alaska Cruise Season Already in Jeopardy?

01/07/21

01/05/21

Viking Announces TV Presenter Anne Diamond as Godmother of New Cruise Ship Viking Venus

01/05/21

01/04/21

Viking Octantis Launches, Begins Wave of New Expedition Cruise Vessels

01/04/21

Trending right now

MSC Cruises to Restart Cruising in the Mediterranean From Sunday; Costa Delays Until March

Coronavirus: Updated Cruise Ship Policies and Cancellations

Royal Caribbean To Keep Quantum of the Seas in Asia, Cancels Ship's 2021 Alaska Season

More Ship Sightings: Updates on Cruise Ships Worldwide

Carnival's New Cruise Ship Mardi Gras Postponed Again, More Cancellations Worldwide