Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest.
Let’s dive in!
This week, we explored two NCL ship classes, NCL Breakaway-class, Norwegian Encore (2019), Norwegian Bliss (2018), Norwegian Joy (2017) and Norwegian Escape (2015), and NCL Jewel-class, Norwegian Gem (2007), Norwegian Jade (2006), Norwegian Pearl (2006) and Norwegian Jewel (2005). Which have you been on?
Virgin Voyages dropped information on its 2026 Specialty Cruises. The one-of-a-kind unforgettable events include the holidays, a food festival, wellness, and more. If you are interested, book soon because once they are gone, they are gone,
Did you see the news? Tony is partnering with an old friend from Nashville, TN to host a small group for a 10 day land-based trip to Ireland in June 2026. Tony also did an interview with Chuck on the La Lido Loca Cruise Podcast you can watch here.
In true maritime tradition, Princess Cruises’ Celebration Ambassador, Jill Whealan, christened the cruise line’s Rose Parade float with a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila. The ceremony was a symbolic gesture intended to introduce the Star Princess float which is a tribute to the ship’s 2026 Alaska Season. You will be able to see the float, which measures approximately 55 feet long and 21 feet high, on New Year’s Day as she travels down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California.
Have you seen all of Jenny B’s “quick cruise tips you didn’t ask for but probably need?” You have to head over to The Jenny B Show and check them out! Don’t forget to subscribe with that notification bell while you are there!
Norwegian Cruise Line announced its 2027-2028 winter deployment. Two ships will sail from Puerto Rico, seven from Florida, and one each from Philadelphia, Galveston, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand. The cruise line also brought back the guest-favorite Free at Sea Plus Package. Passengers can purchase the package now for sailings beginning in February.
There you have it–this week’s Cruise News Digest.
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