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Princess Cruises to Expand Fleet with Three Next-Generation “Voyager Class” Ships Princess Cruises, a leading subsidiary of the world’s largest leisure travel company, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), has officially announced three new shipbuilding agreements with renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The contracts will yield an entirely new “Voyager Class” of cruise ships, […]
MSC Group Unveils Sandy Cay: A New Era of Luxury in The Bahamian Archipelago In a highly anticipated announcement today, MSC Group’s Cruise Division revealed its plans for Sandy Cay—a breathtaking new luxury private island destination in The Bahamas. Set to welcome its first guests in 2028, this exclusive retreat is located just a stone’s […]
Royal Caribbean Unveils Hero of the Seas: The New Titan of Family Travel Set to debut in Miami in August 2027, Royal Caribbean has officially revealed the fourth vessel in its revolutionary Icon Class: Hero of the Seas. Designed as the ultimate evolution of the modern family vacation, Hero blends the best of beach retreats, […]
Newbuilds, class comparisons, ship features, and what’s new to get excited for.
Princess Cruises to Expand Fleet with Three Next-Generation “Voyager Class” Ships Princess Cruises, a leading subsidiary of the world’s largest leisure travel company, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), has officially announced three new shipbuilding agreements with renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The contracts will yield an entirely new “Voyager Class” of cruise ships, […]
MSC Group Unveils Sandy Cay: A New Era of Luxury in The Bahamian Archipelago In a highly anticipated announcement today, MSC Group’s Cruise Division revealed its plans for Sandy Cay—a breathtaking new luxury private island destination in The Bahamas. Set to welcome its first guests in 2028, this exclusive retreat is located just a stone’s […]
Royal Caribbean Unveils Hero of the Seas: The New Titan of Family Travel Set to debut in Miami in August 2027, Royal Caribbean has officially revealed the fourth vessel in its revolutionary Icon Class: Hero of the Seas. Designed as the ultimate evolution of the modern family vacation, Hero blends the best of beach retreats, […]
Major transformations, refreshes, venue enhancements, cabin updates, and before-and-after comparisons.
Princess Cruises to Expand Fleet with Three Next-Generation “Voyager Class” Ships Princess Cruises, a leading subsidiary of the world’s largest leisure travel company, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), has officially announced three new shipbuilding agreements with renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The contracts will yield an entirely new “Voyager Class” of cruise ships, […]
MSC Group Unveils Sandy Cay: A New Era of Luxury in The Bahamian Archipelago In a highly anticipated announcement today, MSC Group’s Cruise Division revealed its plans for Sandy Cay—a breathtaking new luxury private island destination in The Bahamas. Set to welcome its first guests in 2028, this exclusive retreat is located just a stone’s […]
MSC Cruises Unveils Next-Gen Thrills and Chill Zones on MSC World Asia MSC Cruises is pulling back the curtain on its newest flagship, MSC World Asia, revealing a massive evolution in family entertainment and outdoor luxury. This third installment in the "World Class" series blends the brand's...
Royal Caribbean Group and Chantiers de l’Atlantique Form Strategic Alliance for Next-Generation "Discovery Class" Fleet SAINT NAZAIRE, FRANCE – Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) has formalized a strategic agreement with the renowned Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA) shipyard to pioneer the...
The Next Chapter of Paradise: MSC Cruises Unveils Major Expansion for Ocean Cay Since transforming from an industrial sand-extraction site into a flourishing ecological sanctuary in 2019, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve has become the crown jewel of MSC Cruises’ Caribbean itineraries. Now, MSC is...
Entertainment, family zones, wellness, activities and getting the most of your time at sea.
Princess Cruises to Expand Fleet with Three Next-Generation “Voyager Class” Ships Princess Cruises, a leading subsidiary of the world’s largest leisure travel company, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), has officially announced three new shipbuilding agreements with renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The contracts will yield an entirely new “Voyager Class” of cruise ships, […]
MSC Group Unveils Sandy Cay: A New Era of Luxury in The Bahamian Archipelago In a highly anticipated announcement today, MSC Group’s Cruise Division revealed its plans for Sandy Cay—a breathtaking new luxury private island destination in The Bahamas. Set to welcome its first guests in 2028, this exclusive retreat is located just a stone’s […]
Royal Caribbean Unveils Hero of the Seas: The New Titan of Family Travel Set to debut in Miami in August 2027, Royal Caribbean has officially revealed the fourth vessel in its revolutionary Icon Class: Hero of the Seas. Designed as the ultimate evolution of the modern family vacation, Hero blends the best of beach retreats, […]
MSC Cruises Unveils Next-Gen Thrills and Chill Zones on MSC World Asia MSC Cruises is pulling back the curtain on its newest flagship, MSC World Asia, revealing a massive evolution in family entertainment and outdoor luxury. This third installment in the "World Class" series blends the brand's...
Disney Cruise Line Unveils the "Disney Believe": A New Era of Magic Begins In a historic moment at the 2026 Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholders Meeting, the future of Disney at sea took center stage. In his first official act at the helm, Chief Executive Officer Josh D’Amaro introduced the...
Connectivity, apps, smart cabins, digital operations, and the guest-facing systems that matter.
Princess Cruises to Expand Fleet with Three Next-Generation “Voyager Class” Ships Princess Cruises, a leading subsidiary of the world’s largest leisure travel company, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), has officially announced three new shipbuilding agreements with renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The contracts will yield an entirely new “Voyager Class” of cruise ships, […]
Royal Caribbean Unveils Hero of the Seas: The New Titan of Family Travel Set to debut in Miami in August 2027, Royal Caribbean has officially revealed the fourth vessel in its revolutionary Icon Class: Hero of the Seas. Designed as the ultimate evolution of the modern family vacation, Hero blends the best of beach retreats, […]
Disney Cruise Line Unveils the "Disney Believe": A New Era of Magic Begins In a historic moment at the 2026 Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholders Meeting, the future of Disney at sea took center stage. In his first official act at the helm, Chief Executive Officer Josh D’Amaro introduced the...
