Freedom Cruise Line Revives Plan for Nuclear-Powered Floating City
Freedom Cruise Line is reviving plans for a mile-long floating city with homes, hotels, schools, hospitals and space for up to 80,000 people.
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Royal Caribbean Opens Its First Private Destination in Europe With Santorini Beach Club
Royal Caribbean has opened Royal Beach Club Santorini, its first private destination in Europe, bringing a paid beach club model to one of the Mediterranean’s most crowded cruise ports.
Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Begins Sea Trials
Royal Caribbean has begun sea trials for Legend of the Seas, the third ship in its Icon Class, ahead of a July 2026 debut. The milestone moves the vessel into a key testing phase before final construction and deployment in Europe and the Caribbean.
Royal Caribbean’s New Credit Cards Turn Cruise Loyalty Into a Cross-Brand Product
By
Marcus Bennett
• 3 mins read
Royal Caribbean Group is extending its loyalty strategy beyond the ship with new credit cards that work across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea. The move reflects a broader push to make guests think about the company’s brands as one connected vacation system rather than separate cruise lines.
Royal Caribbean Unveils Record-Size Hero of the Seas as Its Biggest Family Cruise Ship Yet
By
Eleanor Price
• 4 mins read
Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas is being positioned as a record-size mega-ship built around scale, capacity, and nonstop family entertainment. With nearly 250,000 gross tons, nine pools, 28 dining venues, and a three-story suite, it pushes the line’s biggest-ship formula even further.
Royal Caribbean Expands Private Island Strategy with Lelepa in Vanuatu
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Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Royal Caribbean introduces Lelepa in Vanuatu as a new private beach destination, reshaping South Pacific cruise itineraries from Australia.
Royal Caribbean to Debut America’s Got Talent Show on Legend of the Seas
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Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Royal Caribbean will introduce a live America’s Got Talent stage show aboard its new ship Legend of the Seas, expanding entertainment options for cruise travelers.
Royal Caribbean Becomes Miami Host City Supporter for World Cup
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
Royal Caribbean has been named an official host city supporter for the World Cup in Miami, expanding its presence in global sports and fan-driven travel experiences.
Royal Caribbean Extends Labadee Suspension Through 2026 Amid Ongoing Haiti Safety Concerns
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Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Royal Caribbean has canceled all visits to its private destination in Labadee, Haiti, through the end of 2026, citing ongoing security risks and shifting affected itineraries to alternative Caribbean ports.
JetBlue Offers Up to 100% Off Flights with Royal Caribbean Cruise Packages
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Thomas Grant
• 2 mins read
JetBlue Vacations has launched a rare winter promotion offering up to 100% off base airfare when travelers book select Royal Caribbean cruise packages.
Luxury Cruise Ships Take Center Stage as 2026 Ushers in a New Era at Sea
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
From ultra-luxury yacht debuts to record-breaking megaships, 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for the cruise industry’s next generation of vessels.
Virgin Voyages Unveils New Status Match Program
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Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
Virgin Voyages has launched a new status match program, offering instant elite recognition to travelers with top-tier status across more than 35 airline, hotel and cruise loyalty programs.
Royal Caribbean Unveils New Details for 2027–28 Caribbean Cruises
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 1 min read
Royal Caribbean has opened bookings for its 2027–2028 Caribbean sailings, featuring new beach clubs, multiple Florida homeports, and itineraries up to eight nights.
Royal Caribbean Orders Fifth Icon-Class Ship for 2028
By
Thomas Grant
• 3 mins read
Royal Caribbean has placed an order for a fifth Icon-class ship, continuing its record-breaking investment in next-generation cruise experiences with a planned debut in 2028.
Norwegian Cruise Line Elevates Island Escapes with Great Stirrup Cay Waterpark Expansion
By
Christopher Lane
• 2 mins read
Norwegian Cruise Line is transforming its private island Great Stirrup Cay with a nearly six-acre waterpark, new pier, tram, pools, and family‑focused experiences, setting a new standard for cruise-owned destinations.