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The Pacific Explorer set sail from Fremantle on Friday to kick off its final voyage for P&O Cruises Australia.Sailing to Singapore, the 1997-built ship is now offering an 11-night repositioning cruise that features destinations in Indonesia and Malaysia.In addition to spending eight days at sea, the Pacific Explorer is set to visit Lombok and Langkawi as part of the itinerary.After being sold to Resorts World Cruises in late 2024, the ship is scheduled to be delivered to its new owners after arriving in Singapore.Originally built for Princess Cruises in the late 1990s, the Pacific Explorer is wrapping up[...]

Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty stressed that the company’s entry into the river cruise business in Europe was based on the attractive fundamentals of the business.He pointed out that the initial order for the Celebrity brand was for 10 ships, and that this was “not a hobby” for the company.“Our ambitions, however, go far beyond that,” Liberty said.“We see river cruising as an exciting growth opportunity that aligns with our strategy of turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations” Liberty continued.“River cruising is a sizable and attractive market that has experienced double-digit growth[...]

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