Royal Caribbean has established a subsidiary called River Cruises, specializing in river cruising. The first 10 ships in the Edge series are scheduled to set sail in 2027.

Other lines receiving best-in-category recognitions include Celebrity Cruises, Viking Ocean Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Viking River Cruises. The top-rated port destination award winners included Willemstad (Curaçao) and Disney Cruise Line’s private island, Castaway Cay (the Bahamas).

Royal Caribbean International will offer 2- to 5-night Caribbean cruises in 2026-27, with bookings open to loyalty members first on February 27.

Cruiseline.com has announced their 2025 Member Choice Awards and Royal Caribbean Group has the top 17 Best Overall Cruise Ships. Cruiseline.com has more

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In fact, one company recently announced a chartered cruise aboard Margaritaville at Sea’s Islander that was specifically created to allow people to finally cruise with their pets. Royal Caribbean doesn’t allow dogs on its ships (aside from service animals),

Passengers get angry when a cruise line skips a port. They often demand compensation even though they're not entitled to any under their cruise contract. Cruise lines may even offer compensation if they make an unpopular change.