Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, renowned globally for their unparalleled service and luxury, has set sail into the world of cruising with the announcement of Four Seasons Yachts. Partnering with luxury yachting company Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd. and Italian shipbuilding icon Fincantieri, Four Seasons is preparing to redefine the luxury cruise experience, launching its inaugural voyages in 2026.

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The cruise industry continues its march toward sustainability with MS Mitsui Ocean Fuji, formerly known as MV Seabourn Odyssey, recently setting sail with an innovative food waste management system that could become the new standard for West Coast cruise operations. The MS Mitsui Ocean Fuji, operated by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines under its new Mitsui Ocean Cruises brand, has emerged from an extensive refit in Yokohama with Power Knot Ocean's LFC biodigesters onboard. Originally installed by Seabourn Cruise Line, these advanced systems were maintained during the ship's transformation for its new role cruising Japan's scenic Seto Inland Sea.

The vessel, which began its inaugural voyage under Mitsui Ocean Cruises on December 1, 2024, represents a growing trend in the maritime industry: embracing technologies that significantly reduce environmental impact while complying with increasingly stringent international regulations.

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Royal Caribbean's expansion to San Diego marks a significant development for West Coast cruise options. Beginning in 2026, the cruise line will operate Mexican Riviera sailings from San Diego, creating a dual-homeport strategy alongside its established Los Angeles operations. This move provides West Coast cruisers with greater flexibility when planning Mexican Riviera itineraries to popular destinations including Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta. The addition of Serenade of the Seas to Southern California also represents Royal Caribbean's growing commitment to the West Coast cruise market, which has historically had fewer major cruise line options compared to East Coast and Caribbean deployments. For travelers based in the Western United States, these new San Diego departures will offer convenient access to Royal Caribbean's signature amenities without extensive travel to more distant embarkation ports.

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Virgin Voyages is bringing its newest vessel to the West Coast next summer and cruise enthusiasts have plenty to be excited about. Brilliant Lady, the fourth and final ship in Virgin's fleet, will conduct a series of "Mermaiden" voyages including her grand debut in New York this September before bringing her unique brand of adults-only cruising to the Mexican Riviera and offering Alaska cruises exploring glacial fjords in the spring and summer of 2026!

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If you're dreaming of exploring the stunning coastlines of Mexico and the Pacific Northwest, Holland America Line has just announced their 2026-2027 cruise lineup that deserves your immediate attention. As west coast cruise enthusiasts, we're particularly excited about these new itineraries that blend popular destinations with rarely-visited gems along our favorite coastlines.

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