Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to order a fourth Icon Class ship for delivery to Royal Caribbean International in 2027. The agreement also includes options to build a fifth and sixth Icon Class ship. 

Carnival Cruise Line today announced an array of new itineraries for seven of its ships setting sail in 2026 and 2027 from four of its U.S. homeports: Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston and Baltimore.

Holland America Line, a leader in destination-rich longer voyages, is inviting cruisers to sample one of its most prolific cruise categories by booking a segment of either the 2025 Grand World Voyage or 2025 Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole, for as little as $169 per day, including all taxes and fees.

Princess Cruises today announced its biggest summer Caribbean cruise season ever for 2026, with two ships—Regal Princess and Caribbean Princess—departing from Ft. Lauderdale/Port Everglades and Port Canaveral respectively.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, has open for sale additional cruises for its 2026 spring/summer season with more port-immersive Europe sailings across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and Greek Isles across eight ships providing cruisers a variety of sailing lengths and embarkation ports to plan their dream European vacation.

Construction is underway at the Port of Galveston to convert an existing cargo warehouse into the port’s fourth cruise terminal. The terminal will be home to MSC Seascape when it opens in November 2025.

From thrills like the fastest and tallest waterslides to 40-plus ways to dine and drink combined with adventures in idyllic destinations like the cruise line’s Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas, the next combination of the best of every vacation sets the stage for everyone to make memories from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida.

For the first time, Carnival is introducing a special 11-day Carnival Journeys Eclipse cruise featuring stops in Spain, Portugal and France on Carnival Legend departing from Dover, England on August 9, 2026.

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is spotlighting a selection of its 2025 Grand Voyages, offering the most elegant way to enjoy extended travel, with bucket list trips to the most incredible locations across the globe.

The enhanced Premier package is on sale today for Princess voyages departing from North America and tomorrow, August 16, for voyages departing from all other destinations, for sailings on or after August 31.

Guests can discover these meticulously crafted experiences during their Caribbean journeys, blending celebrated destinations with off-the-beaten-path ports.

Cunard has announced that two Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux will return to Norway in 2025 for another exclusive series of Le Gavroche at Sea residencies.

With the next few years expected to deliver some of the most awe-inspiring auroras, solar eclipses, constellations and comets, Richard Branson’s award-winning, exclusively adult cruise line is introducing its first ever Eclipse Voyages as part of its newest series: the Marvelous Voyages. 

Disney Cruise Line announced an additional four ships that will join the award-winning fleet, giving families more opportunities to experience the world-class dining, exceptional entertainment, and signature hospitality that Disney Cruise Line is known for.

Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, today announced that in 2025, EXPLORA II is coming to the FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025.

Due to popular demand for its Antarctica expedition voyages, Seabourn has added an 11-day voyage departing March 10-21, 2026. The new departure provides another opportunity for guests to experience The Great White Continent in 2026 and is available to book now on Seabourn’s website.

Princess Cruises, the world's most iconic cruise brand, today announced the launch of MedallionNet Max, a new level of onboard Wi-Fi service that will meet the growing demands of today's intensively digitally-connected travelers and continue to expand the market for cruise vacations.

Vacationers can mark their calendars for a new way to adventure in Europe when Royal Caribbean International debuts a newly amplified Allure of the Seas in April 2025.