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.
MSC World Atlantic Floats Out Ahead of 2027 Caribbean Debut
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 …
Princess Cruises Holiday Cruises 2026–2027: Christmas and New Year at Sea
Princess Cruises holiday cruises are bringing the magic of Christmas and New Year to some of the world’s most spectacular destinations, with festive sailings to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico and the Panama Canal. The cruise line has unveiled its holiday program for the 2026–2027 season, combining tropical destinations, special onboard celebrations and family-friendly entertainment. Announced …
Hero of the Seas Floats Out Ahead of 2027 Miami Debut
Hero of the Seas has officially touched water for the first time, marking a major milestone in the construction of Royal Caribbean’s fourth Icon Class ship. Built at Meyer Turku in Finland, the new megaship is now entering the next stage of construction ahead of its scheduled debut in Miami in August 2027. The float-out took …
Carnival Tropicale Leads Carnival’s 2028 Expansion From Texas to the West Coast
Carnival Tropicale is officially moving from concept to reality — and Carnival Cruise Line is using the ship’s 2028 debut to underline a much larger strategy for its future fleet and deployment. With reservations now open for the fifth and final Excel-class ship, Carnival has confirmed that Carnival Tropicale will begin sailing from Galveston, Texas, on April …
Norwegian Aura: NCL Reveals New Dining, Spa and Experiences Ahead of 2027 Debut
Norwegian Aura is taking shape at Fincantieri in Monfalcone ahead of her 2027 debut from Trieste. NCL has now revealed new dining, wellness, entertainment and family experiences aboard its largest ship yet.
MSC Cruises Winter 2027/2028: World Europa Stays in the Mediterranean as World Asia Moves to the South Caribbean
MSC Cruises Winter 2027/2028 is taking an unexpected turn, with the cruise line announcing a significant reshuffling of two of its most important World Class ships. MSC World Europa will remain in the Western Mediterranean instead of operating in the Middle East as originally planned, while the new flagship MSC World Asia will move into …
Norwegian Cruise Line Summer 2028: 10 Reasons to Book
Norwegian Cruise Line Summer 2028: 10 Reasons to Book Norwegian Cruise Line Summer 2028 is officially open for bookings, and if you thought it was too early to start thinking about summer 2028, NCL has just given travelers ten very good reasons to change their minds. More than 450 voyages across 20 ships, departing from 25 homeports and visiting …
Great Tides Waterpark: Norwegian Cruise Line Reveals First Look at Its New Private Island Attraction
Great Tides Waterpark: Norwegian Cruise Line Reveals First Look at Its New Private Island Attraction Quick Take Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled the first official renderings of Great Tides Waterpark, a major new attraction coming to Great Stirrup Cay in summer 2026. Featuring 19 waterslides, the Dynamic River and immersive family experiences, the project marks …
Carnival Destiny Ace Class: Carnival Unveils Its Next Generation Cruise Ship Built by Fincantieri
Carnival Destiny Ace Class: Carnival Reveals the First Ship of Its Next Generation Carnival Destiny Ace Class marks the beginning of a new era for Carnival Cruise Line. During a special steel-cutting ceremony held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, the cruise line officially unveiled Carnival Destiny, the first vessel in its next-generation Ace Class. Scheduled to …