Tag: New Cruise Ships

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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Star of the Seas: Our Experience & What to Expect Onboard

Christopher Cardona
Star of the Seas - Perfect Day at CocoCay

I’ve recently returned from one of the Star of the Seas Preview cruises from Port Canaveral and I’m sharing my experience from onboard Royal Caribbean’s newest ship. Port Arrival/Parking Port Canaveral is generally a pretty easy port to get in and out of, with a couple of caveats. If you’re flying in, I absolutely recommend using my friends at Go Port. Their packages will take the stress out of embarkation day arrivals and they even have hotel options if you want to come a day or two before, which I…

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Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Hits the Water

Chris Cardona
Legend of the Seas - First Float Out

Fresh off the launch of their 2nd Icon Class vessel, Star of the Seas, Royal Caribbean next cruise ship, Legend of the Seas, has officially reached a major construction milestone. The vessel, which is the third in the Icon Class lineup, recently floated out at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, marking the next phase of its development ahead of its August 2026 debut. Legend of the Seas – First Float Out To celebrate this moment, the ship’s dry dock was filled with water overnight in a 12-hour process. Once…

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Star of the Seas Officially Welcomed Into Fleet at Naming Ceremony

Chris Cardona
Star of the Seas - Naming Ceremony

Royal Caribbean’s new ship, the Star of the Seas, is now officially ready to set sail. The cruise line celebrated with a star-studded naming ceremony in Port Canaveral, Florida, where research astronaut and payload specialist Kellie Gerardi was named the ship’s godmother. In a heartfelt ceremony, Gerardi blessed the ship, its crew, and the millions of families who will create memories on board for years to come. Kellie Gerardi, godmother of Star of the Seas said: Star of the Seas – Naming Ceremony This new ship is the latest in…

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Carnival Festivale Headed to Port Canaveral with Music Inspired Experiences

Chris Cardona
Carnival Festivale - Carnival Waterworks Ultra

Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations for its newest ship, Carnival Festivale, launching in 2027. This Excel-class vessel promises a cruise experience centered around music and family fun, with unique features and itineraries now available for booking. Maiden Voyage and Itineraries The Carnival Festivale will begin its journey with a 15-day transatlantic sailing from Southampton, England, on May 2, 2027, arriving at its homeport in Port Canaveral, Florida, on May 16. This voyage includes stops in Spain, Portugal, and the Canary Islands. After its arrival, the ship will offer a…

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