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Oceania's Marina cruise ship.

Oceania Cruises will continue to waive NCFs for top sellersSister cruise line NCL is bringing back NCFs, but Oceania will continue paying commission on the entire fare to its 50...

NCL's John Chernesky said eliminating NCFs "was not generating the interest or the focus on NCL that we would have liked."

Travel advisors not surprised Norwegian Cruise Line is restoring NCFsAdvisors said 2023 was a strong year for cruise bookings, which made it challenging to show that NCL's program to incentivize...

The Emerald Sakara anchored off Vieques, Puerto Rico.

Inside and out, Emerald Sakara is all about spaceThe 100-passenger yacht is for people who might want a cruise, but not one that comes with 500 passengers, never mind 5,000.

A rendering of the Residential Suite on the Luminara.

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection opens sales for the LuminaraThe luxury line's third ship is scheduled to sail its inaugural voyage in the Mediterranean on July 1, 2025.

NCL said eliminating NCFs did not result in a strong enough boost in business to justify continuing to pay advisors more money.

Norwegian Cruise Line will reinstate NCFsAfter the first quarter of 2024, NCL will no longer pay commission on the entire cruise fare for bookings made 120 days in...

The winners of the 2023 Readers Choice Awards

The winners of the 2023 Readers Choice AwardsThe top travel companies, products and providers in 84 categories, chosen by Travel Weekly readers for excellence during the...

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi is the "Icon of the Icon."

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi named 'icon' of Royal Caribbean's new shipMessi, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, was named the "Icon of the Icon" and will take part in the naming...

The Electric Daisy Carnival, an electronic dance music festival, took over the Norwegian Joy for four days in early November on a sailing out of Miami.

From swingers to Swifties, there's a cruise for every themeTheme sailings bring together travelers who share pastimes, fandoms and lifestyles. These affinity cruises are an important...

Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise is sailing on the Serenade of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean's 274-day world cruise departs MiamiAn idea floated by Royal Caribbean International CEO Michael Bayley three years ago during the dark days of the pandemic, the...

A sweet treat: Our 10 most popular cruise articles of 2023 included one about desserts from Princess Cruises.

Our 10 most popular cruise stories of 2023Which cruise topics drew our readers' attention this year? Desserts, refurbs, personnel moves, startups, shakeups and more.

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