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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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The Carnival Sunshine is launching a year-round deployment out of Norfolk in February, following a drydock in Europe.Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the new cruise schedule, which includes itineraries to the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Bermuda.Debut VoyageShip: Carnival SunshineDate: Feb. 11, 2025Length: 5 nightsHomeport: Norfolk (United States)Itinerary: Freeport and Bimini (Bahamas)The Carnival Sunshine is set to debut the new deployment in Norfolk on Feb. 11, 2025, after completing a drydock in France.For its first sailing from the port, the ship offers a five-night cruise to the Bahamas. In addition to two days at sea, the[...]

Azamara has unveiled its biggest World Cruise yet, sailing for 188 nights in 2027.The world voyage will visit 103 destinations across 37 countries and five continents on the Quest. Key ports of call include the cities of San Francisco, Miami and San Diego, as well as Tokyo, Singapore, Auckland, Sydney and Hong Kong. “For our 2027 World Cruise, we’ve created an incredible route that will bring our guests to the doorsteps of sought-after destinations around the world,” said Dondra Ritzenthaler, CEO of Azamara Cruises.“Imagine sailing as far south as Stewart Island, New Zealand, and as far north as Helsinki,[...]