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Princess Cruises Reveals Dynamic New Shows for Star Princess

Jul 16, 2025Jul 16, 2025 Chris Cardona

Get ready for an unforgettable journey! When the Star Princess sets sail on October 4, 2025, it won’t just offer voyages; it’ll deliver an immersive entertainment experience. Princess Cruises has unveiled a captivating new lineup, promising to “awaken wonder, stir the soul, and spark connection” across its newest Sphere-class vessel. Lorna Warren, Princess Cruises Vice President Hotel Operations and Guest Experience stated: The 4,300-guest, 175,500-ton ship, sister to the acclaimed Sun Princess, will feature two brand-new theatrical productions, a unique stargazing candlelight concert series, and a diverse ensemble of global…

A new era of iconic vacations begins as Royal Caribbean officially welcomes Star of the Seas

Jul 11, 2025Jul 12, 2025 Chris Cardona

Royal Caribbean has officially welcomed Star of the Seas, the second groundbreaking Icon Class ship, following its completion at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. With keys now in hand, the ship is set for its highly anticipated August debut from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, promising an elevated family vacation experience. The official handover was celebrated in a ceremony on board the ship’s AquaTheater, bringing together over 1,250 crew members and partners, along with leadership from Royal Caribbean Group and Meyer Turku. This event marked the culmination of immense hard…

Norwegian Aqua – Our Onboard Experience On NCL’s Newest Ship

Jun 21, 2025Jul 3, 2025 Chris Cardona

I recently had an opportunity to cruise on Norwegian Aqua on one of her first sailings from PortMiami and wanted to share my personal experience. New Miami Terminal Even though Norwegian Aqua will not be sailing regularly from PortMiami, I wanted to share my experience with the new terminal. Norwegian Cruise Line’s terminal B at PortMiami is very stylish, but not as accessible by vehicle as Royal Caribbean’s Terminal A or MSC Cruises Terminal AA. Wether you enter PortMiami by the bridge or tunnel, you’ll end up at the same…

Diana Ross Named as Godmother of Star of the Seas

Jun 4, 2025Jul 2, 2025 Chris Cardona

Royal Caribbean has announced that legendary musical icon Diana Ross will be the official godmother of the Star of the Seas, the revolutionary Icon Class ship debuting in August 2025. Ms. Ross, whose music has inspired generations, will lead the naming ceremony for this newest family vacation option, which will sail from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, and feature stops at the highly-rated Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas. A Time-Honored Tradition As godmother, Ms. Ross will uphold a cherished maritime tradition, bestowing good fortune and safekeeping upon the ship,…

MSC World America: Anchoring the Future of Cruising

Apr 15, 2025Jul 1, 2025 Chris Cardona

MSC Cruises debuted their latest cruise ship, MSC World America during an invite-only 3 night inaugural event April 9-12, 2025 from PortMiami. The second World class vessel and sister to MSC Word Europa launched in 2022, MSC World America is the largest MSC cruise ship to home port in North America. While many of her design elements are familiar, World Class being approximately 17% larger than the next largest Meraviglia Plus class ships, affords a lot more space to be creative with structural design, amenities and innovative spaces that make…