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Featuring the Most Family-Friendly Water Park at Sea, Carnival’s Next New Ship to Sail Six- and Eight-Day Caribbean Cruises from Port Canaveral in 2027/28

August 13, 2025 Carnival Cruise Line today announced that reservations are now open for Carnival Festivale, its exciting new ship launching in 2027, and revealed further details of the ship’s features set to transform the cruise experience into a non-stop celebration of music and family fun. The ship’s newly available sailings can be found here.Continue reading “Featuring the Most Family-Friendly Water Park at Sea, Carnival’s Next New Ship to Sail Six- and Eight-Day Caribbean Cruises from Port Canaveral in 2027/28”

MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA ACQUIRES THIRD VESSEL IN THREE YEARS TO FURTHER EXPAND FLEET

Orlando, Fla. (May 14, 2025) – Today, marking the third anniversary of the company’s inception, Margaritaville at Sea has announced the next phase of its fleet expansion plan with the purchase of its third ship, the Costa Fortuna, currently operated by Costa Cruises. This new acquisition continues the line’s proven track record of bringing the MargaritavilleContinue reading “MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA ACQUIRES THIRD VESSEL IN THREE YEARS TO FURTHER EXPAND FLEET”

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Announces Development Plans for Private Island Destination, Great Stirrup Cay

April 13, 2025 4:30pm EDT Infrastructure Enhancements to Elevate Guest Experience and Support Multi-Ship Pier Beginning in Fourth Quarter 2025 MIAMI, April 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) today announced plans to build out new amenities and enhancements at Great Stirrup Cay, its private island destination in the Bahamas.Continue reading “Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Announces Development Plans for Private Island Destination, Great Stirrup Cay”

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE UNVEILS AN EXCITING ‘INNOVATION ITINERARY’ OF NEW SHIPS, FLEET ENHANCEMENTS, DEPLOYMENT PLANS AND EXCLUSIVE DESTINATIONS

Line Lays Out Strategic Plans to Further Solidify Its Position as the Cruise Industry Innovator and Leader April 6, 2025 Building on a period of expansive growth, Carnival Cruise Line is outlining its strategic plans over the next five years with the introduction of its “Innovation Itinerary,” focused on three pillars: sailing the most funContinue reading “CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE UNVEILS AN EXCITING ‘INNOVATION ITINERARY’ OF NEW SHIPS, FLEET ENHANCEMENTS, DEPLOYMENT PLANS AND EXCLUSIVE DESTINATIONS”

Norwegian Cruise Line® Takes Delivery of Norwegian Aqua™ from Fincantieri and Celebrates Next Construction Milestone for Norwegian Luna™

Venice, March 13,2025 Cruise Line Welcomes the All-New Norwegian Aqua to the Fleet, Unveiling Groundbreaking Innovations and Industry Leading GuestExperiences for the Whole Family, Including the Aqua Slidecoaster, the Aqua Game Zone and the Action-Packed Glow Court Norwegian Luna to Achieve Significant Construction Milestone as she Floats Out from her Dry Dock Norwegian Cruise LineContinue reading “Norwegian Cruise Line® Takes Delivery of Norwegian Aqua™ from Fincantieri and Celebrates Next Construction Milestone for Norwegian Luna™”

2024…it’s a wrap!

/ It’s hard to believe that this is the last day of 2024 already. This year was a whirlwind of fun and adventures, but also loss and heartache. The beginning of this year started off with an amazing New Year’s cruise aboard the Carnival Liberty. This has been something we have been wanting to doContinue reading “2024…it’s a wrap!”

Award-Winning Private Island Cruise Destination Renamed ‘RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay’ in Support of Enhancement and Expansion

Improvements to Provide Opportunities for More Guests to Visit Breathtaking Destination December 10, 2024 Half Moon Cay, the highly-rated and award-winning exclusive destination known for beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters in The Bahamas, is being renamed RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay in support of its enhancements and the experience guests can expect as they are immersedContinue reading “Award-Winning Private Island Cruise Destination Renamed ‘RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay’ in Support of Enhancement and Expansion”

Carnival Cruise Line to Salute America’s 250th Birthday on 10 Sailings

November 21, 2024 America’s Cruise Line Will Unite Ships for Special MeetupsFeaturing Patriotic Entertainment, Food and Drink Carnival Cruise Line is unveiling details about 10 special sailings for 2026 commemorating America’s 250th birthday that will bring guests together for ship meetups and unique patriotic experiences. The cruises include a variety of itineraries that range fromContinue reading “Carnival Cruise Line to Salute America’s 250th Birthday on 10 Sailings”