Category: Cruise News

Royal Caribbean Names Third Icon-Class Cruise Ship

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Royal Caribbean has once again set a new standard for vacations and revealed the name and debut lineup of the third Icon Class vacation – Legend of the Seas. The unmatched combination of experiences that define the revolutionary Icon Class will sail year-round from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, starting in November 2026 on 6-night Western Caribbean and 8-night Southern Caribbean vacations, including visits to Royal Caribbean’s award-winning Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. Prior to her Caribbean debut, Legend will offer summer adventures in Europe with 7-night Western Mediterranean vacations…

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First Look at Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Bahamas

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Royal Beach Club Paradise Island

Royal Caribbean is showing no signs of slowing down the pace of new growth with ship launches, refurbishments and all-new exclusive destination experiences.   For cruisers to Nassau, the site for the project is very familiar and the first view most people see when entering the port. The narrow stretch of land with lighthouse will be completely transformed into a signature Royal Caribbean Bahamian experience at Paradise Island, Aside from beaches and pools, guests purchasing a day pass can expect an all-inclusive list of amenities like water taxi service, wi-fi…

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Carnival’s New Class of Cruise Ships to Be Their Biggest Ever

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Carnival Corporation announced an order for three new ships for its namesake Carnival Cruise Line brand for a new class of vessel, at nearly 230,000 gross registered tonnes. The agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri provides for the design, engineering, and construction of these liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered ships, which will be delivered in the summers of 2029, 2031 and 2033, respectively. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line said: With today’s order, there have been five new ship orders for Carnival Cruise Line announced in 2024. Earlier this year, Carnival…

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Carnival Cruise Line Takes Delivery of Celebration

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Carnival Celebration

The second vessel in Carnival Cruise Line’s Excel-class has been delivered to the line from the shipyard at Meyer Turku. Sister to the extremely popular Mardi Gras delivered last year, Carnival Celebration will offer most of the same features and activities, but has been designed with new elements and theming as well.   Marking the finale to Carnival’s 50th anniversary celebrations, Carnival President Christine Duffy and Carnival Senior Vice President of New Builds Ben Clement joined CEO of Meyer Turku Tim Meyer to welcome Carnival Celebration into the fleet at…

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Carnival Reveals The Gateway For New Ship Celebration

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Carnival Celebration - The Gateway

Carnival Cruise Line’s next ship, Carnival Celebration, will feature The Gateway, an entirely new area on two decks that celebrates travel and the excitement of exploring new destinations. The zone revealed during a virtual press conference today will have designs and décor inspired by grand terminals, transportation stations and departure points around the world, the entertainment, dining and shopping zone will feature a promenade highlighted by 12 high-definition multimedia virtual windows displaying unique scenes. The 9.5’ by 5’ windows and the nearly 100’ LED ceiling will be complemented by show…

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