Two New Edge Ships Join Celebrity Cruises Fleet

On October 23, 2025, Celebrity Cruises achieved two significant milestones for its Edge Series at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard. The company formally took delivery of its newest vessel, Celebrity Xcel, and simultaneously announced the name of the sixth ship Read More …

Royal Princess Wins (EARNS) Top Culinary Award

It wasn’t a sweepstakes, they EARNED this. The prestigious World Culinary Awards has recognized Princess Cruises’ elegant Royal Princess as the “World’s Best Culinary Cruise Ship” for 2025, a significant honor that celebrates global excellence in gastronomy. This recognition is Read More …

PortMiami Expands with Ten New Cruise Ship Debuts

PortMiami, recognized as the world’s busiest cruise port, is set to welcome ten new cruise ships for the 2025-2026 season, showcasing continued growth and strong partnerships with major cruise lines. Five of these debuting vessels are new builds, indicating a Read More …

Crystal Unveils Bright Future For Cruises

Crystal, a distinguished name in luxury cruising, is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the announcement of key construction dates for its first new ship in 25 years. This significant development marks a new era under the ownership of Read More …

Celebrity Edge Returns Down Under For Season

The cruise ship Celebrity Edge has commenced its third consecutive season exploring destinations across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific, scheduled to run from October 2025 to April 2026. The ship arrived in Sydney following a Transpacific journey from Read More …

Carnival’s Mardi Gras Returns with Enhanced Spaces

Carnival Cruise Line’s Excel-class ship, Mardi Gras, has completed a comprehensive dry dock in Marseilles, France, and has now set sail on a 15-day transatlantic voyage from Barcelona back to its homeport of Port Canaveral, Florida. The refurbishment focused on Read More …

Türkiye’s Cruise Tourism Records Significant Passenger Growth

Türkiye’s cruise tourism sector demonstrated substantial growth in 2024, achieving its highest figures in 12 years. By the end of August, the country had received nearly 1.5 million cruise passengers. This increase represents a notable resurgence for the industry, evidenced Read More …

New Cruise Ship Sets Sail With Spectacular Shows

Celebrity Cruises has announced its plans for live entertainment on the new Celebrity Xcel, launching in November. The cruise line has focused on developing an extensive lineup of original productions and immersive activities, collaborating with creative professionals who have worked Read More …

Princess Updates Cruise Deposit Policies

Starting on this date, Princess Cruises is expanding the types of fares which default to a non-refundable deposit. Deposits are paid within 3 days and are non-refundable, unless upgraded to a refundable deposit at the time of booking (additional fees Read More …