Tag: New Cruise Ships

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

Chris Cardona
Legend of the Seas

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…

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Pantalones Co-Founders Camila and Matthew McConaughey Named Godparents of Star Princess

Chris Cardona
Camila and Matthew McConaughey Named Godparents of New Star Princess

Princess Cruises has officially named entrepreneurs and co-founders of Pantalones Organic Tequila, Camila and Matthew McConaughey, as the godparents for their newest Sphere-Class vessel, the Star Princess. The celebrity couple will christen the 177,800-ton, 4,300-guest ship during a celebratory Naming Ceremony in Fort Lauderdale on November 6, 2025. By accepting this role, they join a distinguished legacy of Princess Cruises godparents that includes cultural legends like Princess Diana, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren.   A Partnership of Spirit and Style Camila and Matthew McConaughey embody the values of passion, generosity,…

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Princess Cruises Takes Delivery of New Star Princess

Chris Cardona
Princess Cruises - Star Princess Delivery

Princess Cruises Welcomes New Star Princess Star Princess, the second Sphere-Class ship in the fleet and the 17th vessel overall for Princess Cruises, was officially delivered today. The celebratory handover ceremony took place at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. Handover Ceremony Marks Official Transfer The ceremony formally marked the transfer of the ship from Fincantieri to Princess, signifying the completion of construction and the start of final preparations before its inaugural sailings. Attendees included key leadership from both organizations: Gus Antorcha, President of Princess Cruises; Captain Gennaro Arma of…

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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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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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