Virgin Voyages is heading into new waters with its first Scandinavia and Baltic season aboard Valiant Lady, featuring an Amsterdam homeport and maiden calls across Northern Europe.

GFree also discusses Royal Caribbean’s decision to replace Bonaire with a less-common port in Colombia, the growing competition among cruise lines for the Caribbean winter season, and what that could mean for cruise prices and promotions.

Plus, Generation X is discovering river cruising, Royal Caribbean reports another strong financial quarter, and the FAA proposes seat inspections for hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The Travel Tip of the Day explains what travelers should review when a cruise line unexpectedly changes a port.