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Quantum of the Seas has returned to Brisbane for the 2026-27 Australian cruise season, marking its fourth summer deployment from Queensland with 28 scheduled voyages. Royal Caribbean is focusing on shorter getaways, family-friendly holidays and longer South Pacific itineraries, while Anthem of the Seas prepares to operate a complementary program from Sydney. Together, the two Quantum …
Princess Cruises Sanctuary Collection is expanding to five additional Royal Class ships, bringing exclusive onboard spaces, elevated dining, personalized service and premium amenities to more guests. Announced on October 22, 2026, the expansion will introduce this resort-style experience aboard Royal Princess, Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess, Regal Princess and Sky Princess as part of a multi-year …
Norwegian Bella will bring Norwegian Cruise Line’s latest generation of cruise ship to the Mediterranean in May 2028, introducing a new way to experience Europe aboard one of the largest vessels in the company’s fleet. With bookings now open, the new ship will operate seven-day round-trip Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona, Spain, visiting destinations including Rome, …
MSC World Asia will bring Eataly’s Italian dining experience, six theatrical productions and 33 live musicians to the Mediterranean when the new MSC Cruises flagship begins sailing in December 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line has added two inaugural Mediterranean sailings for May 2027, giving guests an earlier opportunity to experience its newest and largest ship. The voyages connect Trieste and Athens before the ship continues to Barcelona and Miami.
Royal Caribbean Europe 2028-29 will mark a major change in the cruise line’s European strategy, with seven ships scheduled to explore the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Canary Islands. For the first time, Rhapsody of the Seas will operate a year-round European programme, combining summer cruises with overnight stays in Egypt and winter voyages to destinations …
The Naha cruise terminal project is moving into its next phase after MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean Group, Naha Port Authority and Cruise Port Naha G.K. officially marked the start of construction on October 5, 2026. The new facility at Naha Port, Okinawa, is expected to begin operations in March 2028, but the most significant development goes well …
Princess Cruises takes the top spot in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, with Sun Princess winning for the third consecutive year and Star Princess earning recognition in her first eligible year.
Carnival West Coast Cruises are entering a new phase. Carnival Cruise Line has opened a major 2028-29 deployment covering Alaska, Hawaii and Mexico, while Carnival Radiance has just returned to Long Beach following a 15-day dry dock in Victoria, Canada. Taken together, the two announcements reveal a much broader strategy than a simple collection of new …
MSC World Atlantic has reached another major milestone in her construction, touching water for the first time at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France. The fourth ship in MSC Cruises’ World Class series is now entering the next phase of construction ahead of her scheduled debut from Port Canaveral in November 2027. The float out …
