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The Seven Seas Splendor will be the first to receive the expanded Veranda Suites when it heads to drydock in November 2027.

Regent Seven Seas expanding Veranda Suites on Explorer-class shipsThe line said the suites, which will be expanded during drydocks, will be the largest entry-level...

Norwegian will also launch new marketing materials in the coming weeks.

Norwegian pivots to adopt more competitive pricing strategyThe move departs from a previous approach to keep prices high early in the booking curve and discount...

The Oceania Sirena was built in 1999 and joined the cruise line's fleet in 2016.

Ship will leave Oceania Cruises fleet in 2028The decision to retire the Oceania Sirena is part of an effort to simplify the line's portfolio and...

The Carnival Jubilee sails year-round from Galveston.

Carnival cancels nine Jubilee cruises in 2027Carnival did not provide a reason for the cancellations beyond "itinerary changes."

The Valiant Lady will sail Virgin Voyages' first Northern Europe season.

Virgin Voyages to sail a series of Northern Europe cruisesThe Valiant Lady will homeport in Amsterdam from mid-July to late August in 2028, cruising the...

The Surfside neighborhood on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean Group reports high booking volume for 2027Total revenue for the second quarter was up 6% year over year, reaching $4.8 billion. Net income was...

MSC Cruises names Roberto Bruzzone president

MSC Cruises names Roberto Bruzzone presidentBased at the company's headquarters in Geneva, Bruzzone will work with leadership teams worldwide to...

The Legacy's residences will be about 50% larger than those on Villa Vie's current ship, the Odyssey.

Residential cruise line Villa Vie will add a second shipVilla Vie said the Legacy, a ship coming in 2029, will have residences about 50% larger than those on...

Travel advisors say that clients are sometimes booking with less than a month before departure.

Advisors continue to get lots of close-in bookingsA trend that started in 2025 is keeping on well into 2026.

Royal Caribbean's new Legend of the Seas will sail its inaugural Caribbean season this winter.

Royal Caribbean's new Legend of the Seas will sail its inaugural Caribbean season this winter. Photo Credit: Teri West Cruise competition heats up for the Caribbean's winter seasonCruise lines may have to lower prices due to a 10% year-over-year increase in Caribbean capacity in Q4.

Blocked port calls give pause to LGBTQ+ travel providers

Blocked port calls give pause to LGBTQ+ travel providersWith Turkiye and Egypt denying entry to a gay cruise last week, tour operators and travel advisors that specialize in LGBTQ+ travel said they are reassessing how they position the destinations to clients.

The Wind Surf docked in Sete, France, during a three-night Windstar cruise.

Windstar shakes up offerings with short Europe cruisesMost guests are North Americans extending a land vacation or cruise, or both.

The first ship in the Ace class, the Carnival Destiny will launch in 2029.

Carnival unveils details of first ship in upcoming Ace classLaunching in 2029, the Carnival Destiny will be the largest in the cruise line's fleet, with a capacity of nearly 8,000 passengers.

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Cumbia dancers treated guests to a show onboard the AmaMelodia.

Cumbia dancers treated guests to a show onboard the AmaMelodia. Photo Credit: Brinley Hineman

On the Magdalena River, AmaWaterways takes guests on a Colombian journeyFrom the comforts of the AmaMelodia, AmaWaterways' tropical river cruises enable guests to discover Colombian cuisine, wildlife...

With a 1-to-1 staff-to-guest ratio, the Pure Amazon is more like a boutique hotel than a river cruise ship

With a 1-to-1 staff-to-guest ratio, the Pure Amazon is more like a boutique hotel than a river cruise ship

A&K delivers a boutique experience on its new Amazon shipGuests on the Pure Amazon enjoy luxurious accommodations, local Peruvian cuisine and guided wildlife outings.

The Star Princess will sail in Alaska next summer, a marquee region for Princess and the Sphere class' first season there.

The Star Princess will sail in Alaska next summer, a marquee region for Princess and the Sphere class' first season there. Photo Credit: Teri West

Star Princess sticks to the Sphere-class script with refined relaxationLike sister ship Sun Princess, the Star offers refined spaces, like a glass dome over arena seating and the line's first...

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First Call: Legend of the Seas

First Call: Legend of the Seas|Jul 08, 2026

The Legend of the Seas, the latest in Royal Caribbean International's Icon class, made its debut in Europe June 29 and prepared to begin cruising the Med, bringing its six-slide waterpark, multiple dining venues and new entertainment to seven-day cruises from Civitavecchia, Italy, and Barcelona.

First Call: Legend of the Seas

First Call: Legend of the Seas

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First look at the Celebrity Xcel

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First Call: Star of the Seas

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First Call: MSC World America