Ben Souza is an Expert at USA TODAY. He specializes in travel and tourism, covering a wide range of topics including the cruise industry, family travel, and adventure destinations. Ben's insights and writings have been featured in outlets such as CDC Gaming Reports, Cruise Fever, and Yahoo for Creators.
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Ben Souza's coverage is heavily focused on reporting press releases, private sector announcements, and promotional deals within the cruise industry. Given this focus, he may be responsive to pitches related to exclusive travel promotions or newsworthy events in the cruise industry.
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Two weeks ago, Cruise Fever reported that the board of trustees at the Port of Galveston voted to approve Margaritaville at Sea to sail from the port sometime in 2027.
When MSC Cruises’ newest ship, MSC World Asia, debuts later this year, it will have more than 40 bars, lounges, and restaurants, including five brand-new immersive bar concepts.
This past spring, Holland America Line announced its largest fleet upgrade ever, a $500 million project called Holland America Evolution that will upgrade and add new features to six cruise ships.
For the second time in two months, Royal Caribbean has brought back double points on new cruises booked between now and September 21, 2026.
This past spring, Holland America Line announced its largest fleet upgrade ever , a $500 million project called Holland America Evolution that will upgrade and add new features to six cruise ships.
Construction started this week on the final Excel-class ship from Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Tropicale, when the first piece of steel was cut for this new vessel.
Queen Mary 2, the world’s only ocean liner, is going into dry dock next spring to receive a major renovation.
The world’s fastest growing ocean cruise line, Viking, celebrated the float out of its second hydrogen-powered cruise ship that will debut next spring.
A cruise line is redeploying two cruise ships to new regions due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
A cruise passenger has filed a lawsuit against the adults-only cruise line Virgin Voyages and One World Spa after an alleged sexual assault that took place this summer.
