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

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has announced that it will sail to Alaska for the first time in 2026, with a series of summer cruises onboard the Luminara. According to a press release, the inaugural season in the region will include 13 curated voyages calling on 11 ports across Alaska and

Royal Caribbean is ready for a $100 million-plus drydock for the Allure of the Seas this year that will see the ship in drydock for 42 days and out of service for 48, with 14,000 different tasks set to be completed in Cadiz, said Kevin Douglas, vice president, technical projects

The Carnival Pride has recently sailed from Baltimore for a 14-night cruise to the Panama Canal and Central America. As part of Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Journeys program, the unique itinerary departed from Maryland on Jan. 12, 2025. Before returning to its homeport, the Carnival Pride is scheduled to visit

“We’re excited about how the product is positioned in the U.S. market with very clear points of distinction, with our European style and American comfort, and how we bring that together,” said Lynn Torrent, executive vice president and chief commercial officer. Torrent said MSC had tweaked the product for U.S.

The Carnival Sunshine is drydocking ahead of arriving at its new homeport in Norfolk, Virginia. After completing a final cruise from Charleston earlier this month, the vessel started a trans-Atlantic crossing to France on January 4, 2025. The Carnival Cruise Line ship was expected in Marseille for its shipyard stay

The Crystal Serenity recently departed from Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades to kick off Crystal’s 2025 World Cruise. Sailing to South America, the Caribbean, the Atlantic and Europe, the 123-night cruise is scheduled to visit 75 destinations in 25 countries. According to Crystal, the itinerary is highlighted by a transit of

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

“We are looking forward to the largest fleet modernization program in our company’s history,” Steffi Heinicke, senior vice president of guest experiences and onboard revenue, told Cruise Industry News. Three ships are going into drydock, starting with the AIDAdiva which will dock into the Chantiers Naval shipyard in Marseille from

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

Crystal has announced a series of themed cruises in 2025 aboard the Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity to commemorate the brand’s 35th anniversary, according to a statement.  Guests will sail alongside notable figures, including Michelin-starred Chef Nobuyuki (Nobu) Matsuhisa and Abercrombie & Kent Founder Geoffrey Kent. They will also have

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 Voyage Ship: Carnival Sunshine Date: Feb. 11, 2025 Length:

The Queen Anne set sail on her 107-night maiden world voyage from Southampton on January 9, 2025. Spectators gathered to witness the ship’s 9 p.m. departure, highlighted by a fireworks display. The 3,000-passenger ship will make its first stop in New York on January 17, 2025.  Over the course of

Ambassador Cruise Line and Compagnie Française de Croisières (CFC) have reached an agreement to merge, forming the “Ambassador Group,” according to a press release. The new group aims to establish itself as a leading European cruise operator, specializing in premium, affordable, no-fly cruises for older travelers. The transaction is expected

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,