Celebrity River Cruises to Open Deposits for Inaugural 2027 Sailings
Be among the first to experience Celebrity River Cruises, as Priority Booking Access opens at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Guests who place a fully refundable $500 deposit will receive early access to book a 2027 sailing ahead of the general public and be among the first to receive the highly anticipated itinerary and stateroom details.
Evolved Spellbound by Magic Castle Coming to Star Princess
Princess Cruises unveils the next evolution of Spellbound by Magic Castle, the captivating speakeasy experience born from a collaboration with the famed Hollywood icon, The Magic Castle®. Reimagined for the brand-new Star Princess, this immersive venue invites guests into a mesmerizing world of illusion, sleight-of-hand, and unforgettable storytelling at sea.
Star Princess Shines Through Successful Sea Trials
Princess Cruises' highly anticipated second Sphere-Class ship, the stunning Star Princess, which is currently being built by Fincantieri, has reached a major milestone with the successful completion of its sea trials. The ship is on track to welcome its first guests on October 4, 2025, sailing the scenic Mediterranean from Barcelona.
Carnival Festivale to Feature the Most Family-Friendly Water Park at Sea
Carnival Cruise Line today announced that reservations are now open for Carnival Festivale, its exciting new ship launching in 2027, and revealed further details of the ship’s features set to transform the cruise experience into a non-stop celebration of music and family fun.
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas Has Arrived
Let the memory-making begin – the ultimate family vacation is finally here. Royal Caribbean’s highly anticipated Star of the Seas* arrived today in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, for the first time.
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces New Great Tides Waterpark to Debut at Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced additional details for its private island transformation on Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas headlined by a nearly six-acre Great Tides Waterpark opening in summer 2026, and more incredible experiences to bring unforgettable adventures and endless relaxation for its guests.
Holland America Line Launches Entertainment Evolution
Holland America Line is unveiling an evolution of its onboard entertainment experience, rolling out across the fleet now through next year. The enhancements include more live music, revitalized World Stage productions, immersive cultural programming and a dynamic new entertainment team structure.
MSC Cruises Unveils New Entertainment Venues on MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises is taking onboard entertainment to the next level on its up-coming new flagship, MSC World Asia. Setting sail in the Mediterranean in December 2026, guests will have no shortage of entertainment venues to choose from, as the cruise line reveals some of the exciting experiences on offer.
Princess Cruises Adds New Benefits to Popular Premier and Plus Packages
Reinforcing its commitment to putting guests at the heart of every decision, Princess Cruises today announced thoughtful updates to its popular Premier and Plus packages for voyages sailing in 2026, offering even greater flexibility and benefits travelers have been asking for. The refreshed packages now include highly requested additions such as extra casual dining options and generous shore excursion credits.
Carnival Cruise Line Opens Celebration Key, Its Spectacular New Exclusive Destination
Carnival Cruise Line officially unlocked paradise as it opened Celebration Key – the cruise line’s beautiful new exclusive destination on Grand Bahama. Carnival Vista made the first official visit to the world’s newest premier cruise port, and nearly 5,000 guests experienced all the fun of Celebration Key.
Star Princess Debuts Bold New Entertainment for a New Era at Sea
When Star Princess sets sail this October 4, the nights onboard won't simply entertain; they'll mesmerize. Today, Princess Cruises revealed a dynamic new entertainment lineup for its newest Sphere-class ship, including two original theatrical spectacles, a stargazing candlelight concert series, and an ensemble of global performers from 24 countries ready to bring every corner of the ship to life.
Meet Beachcomber: Margaritaville at Sea’s New Flagship
Margaritaville at Sea is pulling back the curtain on its newest and biggest ship yet: the Beachcomber. Inspired by her sister ships Islander and Paradise, Beachcomber will showcase the fleet's free-spirited style, layering breezy blues, sunlit yellows, and warm beachy tones to create a carefree, sun-soaked design.
Carnival Liberty Returns to Service From Dry Dock With New Enhancements
Carnival Cruise Line’s sailings from New Orleans are delivering even more fun now that Carnival Liberty is back following a comprehensive dry dock that added new features to the ship. Carnival Liberty joins sister ship Carnival Valor, which returned to Port NOLA last month with many enhancements after a similar dry dock.
Star of the Seas Officially Joins Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean kicked off the countdown to a new era of family vacations, officially welcoming Star of the Seas* into the family. After nearly two years of construction at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, the keys to the next revolutionary Icon Class ship were officially handed over to Royal Caribbean just a few weeks ahead of its August debut in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida.
Four New Spaces Offering Endless Ways to Escape Revealed on Celebrity Xcel
A transformational experience awaits on Celebrity Xcel. Introducing The Bazaar, a brand-new multi-level, multi-sensory space unlike anything else at sea.
Celebrity Cruises’ Wine Program Awarded for 13th Consecutive Year
Celebrity Cruises continues to offer an unmatched wine program at sea, earning 21 honors at the 2025 Wine Spectator Awards. The vacation brand pours the most recognized wine program at sea having now achieved 161 awards over 13 consecutive years.
Royal Caribbean’s First Royal Beach Club Now Available to Book
Vacationers can officially add the ultimate beach day to their bucket lists as Royal Caribbean has opened bookings for the first-of-its-kind beach club experience in The Bahamas.
Princess Cruises Toasts Top Wine Honors
Princess Cruises is once again raising a glass to excellence, as all 16 ships in its fleet have earned the prestigious Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in the publication's 2025 Restaurant Awards.