Flagship vessel Mardi Gras returns with new connecting staterooms and group enhancements following its dry dock period.
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Carnival Festivale: dates announced and new details of its innovative water park
Carnival Cruise Line has officially announced the opening of reservations for its new ship, Carnival Festivale, which will launch in 2027. This new Excel-class vessel promises to transform the cruise experience into a continuous celebration of music and family fun....
Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas Begins Sea Trials Ahead of August Debut
Royal Caribbean's newest Icon Class ship, Star of the Seas, has initiated its sea trials phase, representing a pivotal milestone in its extensive construction journey. This crucial stage demonstrates the culmination of years of meticulous planning and engineering...
Construction Begins on Carnival’s Newest Excel-Class Ship, Carnival Festivale
Carnival Cruise Line has officially commenced construction on its newest vessel, the Carnival Festivale, with the first steel cutting ceremony taking place at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The Carnival Festivale will be the cruise line's fourth...
Royal Caribbean Expands Short Caribbean Cruise Options for 2026-27
Royal Caribbean International has announced an extensive lineup of short Caribbean getaways for the 2026-27 season, featuring an array of ships and destinations designed to maximize travelers' vacation time. The cruise line is strategically positioning its fleet to...
MSC Cruises Expands Port Canaveral Operations Through 2028
MSC Cruises has announced a significant expansion of its presence at Port Canaveral, with plans extending through 2028. The cruise line will deploy its fourth World Class ship to the popular Florida port for the Winter 2027-2028 season, offering year-round 7-night...
Carnival Plans 55th Anniversary Celebration with Multi-Ship Meetups in 2027
Carnival Cruise Line has announced a series of celebrations to commemorate its 55th anniversary in 2027. The cruise line will orchestrate three ship meetups at sea, involving 11 different sailings across its fleet. The celebrations will center around three key dates...
Our Experience at Universal Studios During a Cruise Stop
During one of our cruises over the Christmas holidays, we took advantage of an overnight stop in Port Canaveral to visit two theme parks in Orlando. The ship docked one day and departed the following afternoon, giving us a unique opportunity for this visit. In this...
Royal Caribbean celebrates Utopia of the Seas delivery ceremony
Royal Caribbean presents the latest addition to their family: Utopia of the Seas. The delivery ceremony for the newest vacation marvel occurred in Saint-Nazaire, France, where the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard officially handed over the keys to Royal Caribbean....