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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…

Endless Entertainment Awaits on Celebrity Xcel

Oct 19, 2025 Chris Cardona

Celebrity Xcel to Offer Celebrity Cruises’ Most Expansive Entertainment Lineup When the Celebrity Xcel launches in November, it will debut the most extensive and varied entertainment program in the brand’s history, featuring over 75 resident performers and a host of new, immersive experiences designed to “spark connection and delight from morning to night,” according to Lisa Lehr, Vice President of Entertainment for Celebrity Cruises. Spectacular Stage Productions The ship’s new lineup is anchored by three mainstage shows in The Theatre. Developed by industry-leading creative minds, these productions feature Celebrity’s largest-ever…

First Look at New Experiences Coming to Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas

Oct 6, 2025Oct 6, 2025 Chris Cardona

Royal Caribbean Announces Legend of the Seas: A New Era of Family Adventure Royal Caribbean is rolling out its most ambitious family vacation yet with the Legend of the Seas, debuting in July 2026. This groundbreaking ship promises to deliver an unparalleled mix of adventure and relaxation while sailing to top destinations in Europe and the Southern Caribbean. Michael Bayley, Royal Caribbean’s President and CEO said: The ship is essentially a destination itself, featuring eight distinct neighborhoods and a lineup of experiences that push the boundaries of cruising. Unrivaled Dining…

Royal Caribbean Debuts New, Vibrant Ferries for Royal Beach Club Paradise Island

Oct 5, 2025 Chris Cardona

A Vibrant Arrival: Royal Caribbean’s New Fleet to Shuttle Guests to Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Royal Caribbean is making sure the journey to the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island is just as exciting as the destination. Ahead of the beach club’s opening in December 2025, the cruise line is introducing a brand-new fleet of five vibrant water ferries to shuttle guests from ship to shore. The ferries are designed to offer a bold first impression, blending high efficiency with authentic Bahamian culture. The fleet will transform short-haul transfers with…