Tag: New Cruise Ships

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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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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Icon of the Seas – Introduction & Big Reveals

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Icon of the Seas

Royal Caribbean has finally revealed their newest and largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, and the best word to describe it is INCREDIBLE. At 250,800 gross tons, Icon will not only be the largest cruise ship in the world, but cement Royal Caribbean’s position offering the biggest and certainly some of the most innovative ships at sea.   Icon of the Seas will carry forward many features first introduced on Oasis Class ships, including 8 Neighborhoods, but significant design evolutions make all of the spaces feel completely new. Royal…

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Top New Cruise Ships Launching in 2022

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It’s time for the annual TalkingCruise guide to The Top New Cruise Ships in 2022. This year we’re highlighting our Top 10 picks of the latest and greatest.   The 2022 lineup of new ship builds will offer tons of variety in design, purpose and features and we’re certain you’ll find at least one that you can’t wait to board. Delayed Cruise Ships from 2021 Valiant Lady Virgin Voyages Launching: March 2022 Ship Class: 2nd Lady Ship Home-Port: Barcelona, Spain: Miami, Florida Size: 110,000 Gross Tons Guests/Crew: 2,770 Guests (double),…

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