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MSC announced plans to deploy its fourth World Class ship to Port Canaveral for the Winter 2027-28 season, offering year-round seven-night Caribbean cruises. According to a press release, the yet-to-be-named ship will join MSC World America as the second World Class vessel operating in North America. Additionally, the MSC Grandiosa will begin its year-round Caribbean... Source link

Six cruise ships underscored a record day for deep-sea vessels docking at Port Canaveral on January 25, as the port hosted some 25 ships.The day included six cruise ships from five different cruise lines, as well as six cargo vessels, eight space vessels, a gambling ship, and four bunker barges.The cruise ships included the Mardi Gras and Carnival Vista from Carnival Cruise Line, the Disney Treasure, Norwegian Epic, and representing Royal Caribbean Group: the Voyager of the Seas and Celebrity Equinox.Itinerary Breakdown:The Celebrity Equinox is calling Port Canaveral home for its seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise. The itinerary includes[...]

Royal Caribbean Group announced today that it has signed an agreement with Chantiers de l’Atlantique to order a sixth Edge Series ship for delivery to Celebrity Cruises in 2028.The company said the ship will be a sister to the new Celebrity Xcel, which debuts later this year.Other Edge Series ships include Celebrity Ascent, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Apex, and Celebrity Edge.“Celebrity’s Edge Series redefined premium travel at sea, blending groundbreaking design and unforgettable guest experiences. Each ship in this award-winning series has set a new standard for the industry, and Celebrity Xcel, sailing later this year, is no exception,”[...]

Virgin Voyages has announced its 2026 Annual Pass, offering year-round access to any ship in its fleet, along with a one-week stay on Necker Island, Richard Branson’s private island retreat. Following the launch of its 2025 Annual Pass, the company unveiled the 2026 version ahead of schedule to allow travelers more time to plan. Nicole... Source link

The addition of five new ships through 2033 will provide Carnival Cruise Line with opportunities to innovate further and continue building on the Carnival (fun) experience, Christine Duffy, president, told Cruise Industry News.“New ships also give us the opportunity to diversify our offering across our 14 U.S. homeports as we plan new deployments, appealing to both new-to-cruise as well as our loyal cruisers,” she said.“Our Excel class has been extremely popular with guests sailing from Port Canaveral, Miami and Galveston, and we’re thrilled to bring two more LNG-powered Excel sisters into our fleet.“And of course, we’re focused on[...]

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