Category: Cruise News

Virgin Voyages Introduces VoyageFair Choices for More Flexible Booking

Chris Cardona
Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages is introducing a new, more flexible way to book a cruise. The company’s new VoyageFair Choices fare model, which launches on October 7, 2025, offers travelers more transparent pricing and more options to fit their needs. This new system, a direct response to customer and travel advisor feedback, aims to simplify the booking process. The new model introduces three distinct pricing tiers for Sea Terrace cabins and below, each with different levels of flexibility and included perks. Nirmal Saverimuttu, CEO of Virgin Voyages said: VoyageFair Choices Explained Base:…

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Margaritaville at Sea New Ship, ‘Beachcomber,’ to Sail from PortMiami

Chris Cardona
Margaritaville at Sea - Beachcomber

Margaritaville at Sea has officially announced its newest flagship vessel, Beachcomber, will begin sailing year-round from PortMiami in 2027. This marks a significant expansion for the cruise line, which will now operate from three different homeports. New Itineraries and Destinations The Beachcomber will offer 4- to 8-night itineraries with a focus on longer voyages to the Eastern and Southern Caribbean. These trips are designed for travelers seeking a more relaxed pace and more time to explore. Destinations include: Philipsburg, St. Maarten St. Thomas, USVI San Juan, Puerto Rico Puerto Plata,…

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Carnival Cruise Line Amends their New Carnival Rewards Program

Chris Cardona
Carnival Rewards

Carnival Cruise Line had made waves back in June with the announcement of major changes to their existing VIFP loyalty program. Specifically, they had intended to offer their most loyal guests only a limited time extension of their current levels and benefits, after which time the guest would need to re-qualify each year based on several criteria. Original Post: Carnival Cruise Line Unveils New “Carnival Rewards” Loyalty Program Set for 2026 Launch In a communication sent to travel partners and guests today, Carnival Cruise Line appears to have made several…

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Royal Caribbean Begins Construction on Fourth Icon Class Ship

Chris Cardona
Icon 4 - Official Keel Laying

Royal Caribbean’s fourth Icon Class ship is now officially under construction. The cruise line recently celebrated a keel-laying ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland to mark the start of the ship’s physical build. To kick off the process, the very first steel block was placed in the dry dock. Following maritime tradition, freshly minted coins were placed beneath the block for good luck. This new ship, which has yet to be named, is scheduled to make its debut in 2027. Icon 4 – Official Keel Laying It will…

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Carnival Cruise Line to Deploy Four Ships from Galveston in 2027/28

Chris Cardona
Carnival Cruise Line - 2027/2028 Galveston Deployment

Carnival Cruise Line is bringing new ships and more cruise options to Galveston, Texas, for its 2027-2028 season. For the first time, Carnival Horizon and Carnival Spirit will be homeported in Galveston, joining the current ships Carnival Breeze and Carnival Jubilee. This expanded lineup means more variety and capacity for travelers sailing from Texas. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line said: New Ships and Itineraries Carnival Horizon, which can carry nearly 4,000 guests, will begin sailing from Galveston on May 19, 2027. It will offer a special eight-day Western…

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