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Celebrity’s at it Again, Polishing Up its Reflection

Celebrity Cruises is adding 13 new spaces in a sweeping modernization of its popular Celebrity Reflection.As the second Solstice Series ship to be made new again, the transformation arriving in March, 2027, introduces 13 new [...]
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Emerald Gets Ready for an Invasion of Normandy

Emerald Cruises & Tours celebrated the ceremonial launch of Emerald Lumi, a ship designed specifically to cruise the Seine River and sail right into the heart of Paris. The new ship measures just 110 meters [...]
Caribbean

Why You’ll Want to Play on Seven Seas Prestige

The shuffleboard is “supercharged” and the Pickleball and Padel courts are competition grade. There’s an 18-hole golf putting course,an enclave for sunrise and sunset yoga, a full-size pool and all-day relaxation zones. For its first [...]
Caribbean

How Much Fun Can a Carnival Beach Handle?

The numbers are staggering. Carnival’s private Caribbean port Celebration Key can now dock four mega-ships a day and see over 13,000 guests a day hitting the beaches and attractions. Only open for a year, Carnival’s [...]
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Celebrity Cheers Big Wins in Wine Awards

Celebrity Cruises has scored a massive 25 honors at the 2026 Wine Spectator Awards. The haul backs up the cruise line’s claim to the most awarded wine program at sea, bringing its impressive total to [...]

First sailing in 2028 and Already Sold Out?

by Wallace Immen in Cruise Lines Comments Off on First sailing in 2028 and Already Sold Out?

With a secret announcement to insiders, Scenic Group revealed its latest luxury exploration ship Scenic Ikon, will join the Scenic Discovery Yacht Fleet for its inaugural season in 2028. And its inaugural voyage from Venice [...]

Royal Caribbean Cancels More Calls at Labadee

April 30, 2024 Comments Off

Caution is in order due to surging unrest in Haiti, so Royal Caribbean Group has extended the suspension of cruise visits to Labadee. The company’s private beach resort is on a peninsula of Haiti that […]

Wait for it—Cruise Ships Getting Ordered 10 Years in Advance

February 16, 2026 Comments Off

Talk about ordering ahead. Two upscale cruise lines have just inked contracts for new ships not due to arrive for more than a decade. It’s the kind of optimism that comes from seeing record-breaking sales […]

Want a Cruise Deal? Hurry and be Ready to Wait

December 4, 2024 1

Looking for a deal on a cruise getaway in the Caribbean this winter? A record number of other people have the same idea and that’s created an unprecedented demand. While the plethora of Black Friday […]

Seabourn Adds Sunny Mediterranean Flair to Dining

May 17, 2024 Comments Off

Seabourn Cruises has launched its new Solis dining experience in style. The new fine dining restaurant celebrates Mediterranean cuisine inspired by the places visited by the line’s luxury ships and will feature light, modern cuisine […]

Viking’s Out to Conquer Oceans

April 19, 2017 Comments Off

Viking Ocean Cruises has signed an agreement with Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard to build two more ships, with an option for two more. The first two ships are expected to enter service in 2021 and 2022 […]