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Carnival Cruise Line Announces Major Florida Expansion for 2027/28: Carnival Venezia Heads to Miami Carnival Cruise Line has opened new 2027/28 reservations for three key ships sailing from top Florida homeports, Miami and Port Canaveral, signaling a significant expansion of its offerings. The announcement includes a South Florida move for the “Fun Italian Style” Carnival Venezia and an expanded array of options for Carnival Magic and Carnival Vista.   Carnival Venezia Sets Sail for Miami Starting in May 2027, the 4,000-guest Carnival Venezia will reposition to Miami after a seasonal…

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,…

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…

Virgin Voyages is introducing a new, more flexible way to book a cruise. The company’s new VoyageFair Choices fare model, which launches on October 7, 2025, offers travelers more transparent pricing and more options to fit their needs. This new system, a direct response to customer and travel advisor feedback, aims to simplify the booking process. The new model introduces three distinct pricing tiers for Sea Terrace cabins and below, each with different levels of flexibility and included perks. Nirmal Saverimuttu, CEO of Virgin Voyages said: VoyageFair Choices Explained Base:…

Margaritaville at Sea has officially announced its newest flagship vessel, Beachcomber, will begin sailing year-round from PortMiami in 2027. This marks a significant expansion for the cruise line, which will now operate from three different homeports. New Itineraries and Destinations The Beachcomber will offer 4- to 8-night itineraries with a focus on longer voyages to the Eastern and Southern Caribbean. These trips are designed for travelers seeking a more relaxed pace and more time to explore. Destinations include: Philipsburg, St. Maarten St. Thomas, USVI San Juan, Puerto Rico Puerto Plata,…

Carnival Cruise Line had made waves back in June with the announcement of major changes to their existing VIFP loyalty program. Specifically, they had intended to offer their most loyal guests only a limited time extension of their current levels and benefits, after which time the guest would need to re-qualify each year based on several criteria. Original Post: Carnival Cruise Line Unveils New “Carnival Rewards” Loyalty Program Set for 2026 Launch In a communication sent to travel partners and guests today, Carnival Cruise Line appears to have made several…

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…

Carnival Cruise Line is bringing new ships and more cruise options to Galveston, Texas, for its 2027-2028 season. For the first time, Carnival Horizon and Carnival Spirit will be homeported in Galveston, joining the current ships Carnival Breeze and Carnival Jubilee. This expanded lineup means more variety and capacity for travelers sailing from Texas. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line said: New Ships and Itineraries Carnival Horizon, which can carry nearly 4,000 guests, will begin sailing from Galveston on May 19, 2027. It will offer a special eight-day Western…

Carnival Cruise Line has a new non-alcoholic drink package, CHEERS! Zero Proof, that offers a wide variety of premium, alcohol-free beverages. This new package is designed to give guests a convenient and valuable way to enjoy drinks like handcrafted zero-proof cocktails, alcohol-free sparkling wine, specialty coffees, smoothies, and sodas. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line stated: With this new package, guests get access to: Sodas (Coca-Cola products) Juices and bottled water (still, sparkling, and coconut) Specialty coffees and teas Non-alcoholic cocktails, beer, and sparkling wine Non-alcoholic frozen drinks and…