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Royal Caribbean has announced that legendary musical icon Diana Ross will be the official godmother of the Star of the Seas, the revolutionary Icon Class ship debuting in August 2025. Ms. Ross, whose music has inspired generations, will lead the naming ceremony for this newest family vacation option, which will sail from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, and feature stops at the highly-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. A Time-Honored Tradition As godmother, Ms. Ross will uphold a cherished maritime tradition, bestowing good fortune and safekeeping upon the ship,…

Celebrity Cruises is giving its beloved Solstice Series ships a spectacular refresh! The brand is investing over $250 million to modernize these popular vessels, starting with Celebrity Solstice in March 2026. Guests can look forward to eight brand-new experiences, including four never-before-seen spaces at sea, alongside many redesigned favorites that will elevate every aspect of their vacation. These bow-to-stern innovations include reimagined outdoor areas with enhanced views, new dining and entertainment venues designed for connection, and upgraded accommodations with new stateroom categories and ship-wide stateroom enhancements. Celebrity Solstice will lead…

As part of The Walt Disney Company’s first-ever “Disney Week of Wishes,” celebrating 45 years with Make-A-Wish®, Disney Cruise Line made dreams come true at sea. Three Make-A-Wish children and their families had their wishes granted with a magical voyage aboard the aptly named Disney Wish. Disney Cruise Line’s dedicated cast and crew excitedly welcomed Kara, Delaney, Anthony, and their families aboard for their unforgettable cruise vacation. Sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida, these families visited Nassau, The Bahamas, and Disney Cruise Line’s private island, Disney Castaway Cay. Onboard, they enjoyed…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

A brand new cruise port is on the horizon for Carnival Cruise Line. In cooperation with the Grand Bahama Port Authority and the Government of The Bahamas, Carnival Cruise Line held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new cruise port destination on Grand Bahama Island. The new Carnival Grand Bahama cruise port destination, expected to open in late 2024, is being developed on the south side of the island and will continue to serve as a gateway to Grand Bahama while also offering guests a uniquely Bahamian experience with many exciting…