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MSC Cruises Opens Bookings for MSC World Atlantic

Dec 11, 2025 Chris Cardona

MSC Cruises Opens Sales for All-New MSC World Atlantic, Sailing from Port Canaveral in November 2027 MSC Cruises has officially opened bookings for its latest World Class vessel, MSC World Atlantic, which will begin sailing from Port Canaveral in November 2027. The ship will offer alternating 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises to highly sought-after destinations, including the line’s private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas. The MSC World Atlantic will feature MSC Cruises’ signature blend of sophisticated European flair and American-style comfort, complete with several new…

Port Canaveral Welcomes Princess Cruises’ Sky Princess

Nov 30, 2025 Chris Cardona

Port Canaveral has solidified its status as a premier East Coast homeport with the grand arrival of the Sky Princess, the newest and largest Princess Cruises vessel to operate a full winter season from Central Florida. This monumental addition significantly bolsters the Port’s lineup, following the successful inaugural seasonal run of the Caribbean Princess last year, which reintroduced the “Love Boat” brand to the region. Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray stated: The 3,660-passenger Sky Princess is set to embark on a series of six- and eight-day Caribbean voyages, immediately…

Texas Gets an Icon: Royal Caribbean Announces 2027-28 U.S. Vacations

Nov 12, 2025 Chris Cardona

Royal Caribbean’s Bold 2027-28 Deployment: The Icon Arrives Royal Caribbean has unveiled its 2027-2028 cruise schedule, offering 4- to 12-night adventures on nine ships across three major regions. Bookings are open early for Crown & Anchor Society members, with the official general opening scheduled for Thursday, November 13th. A major focus of the season is maximizing the guest experience at the line’s private destinations: Perfect Day at CocoCay and the new Royal Beach Club Collection (Royal Beach Club Paradise Island opening in December 2025, and Royal Beach Club Cozumel debuting…

Celebrity Cruises Expands Fleet with Celebrity Xcel Delivery and Teases the Next Ship: Celebrity Xcite

Oct 23, 2025Oct 23, 2025 Chris Cardona

Celebrity Cruises Accelerates Fleet Expansion: Xcel Delivered, Next Ship Xcite Begins Construction Celebrity Cruises took a giant leap forward today in redefining premium cruising, officially taking delivery of its newest Edge Series ship, Celebrity Xcel, and simultaneously launching the next era by cutting the first piece of steel for Celebrity Xcite. This twin milestone event at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard solidifies the brand’s commitment to innovation and elevated guest experiences. A New Era of Design: The Celebrity Xcel Celebrity Xcel, which officially joins the fleet, is the latest iteration…

Mardi Gras Enhances Spaces, Adds Interconnecting Rooms After Dry Dock

Oct 20, 2025 Chris Cardona

Carnival's Mardi Gras - Marseille, France

Carnival’s Mardi Gras Returns with Fresh Enhancements After Dry Dock Carnival Cruise Line’s Excel-class ship, Mardi Gras, is back in action today following a comprehensive dry dock in Marseilles, France, sporting a variety of fresh enhancements. The ship has set sail from Barcelona on a 15-day transatlantic journey back to her homeport of Port Canaveral, Florida, where she will resume a year-round schedule of Caribbean cruises. The updates focus on increasing flexibility for families and groups and generally improving the guest experience: New Interconnecting Staterooms: One hundred staterooms now feature…