Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest.
Let’s dive in!
This week, we introduced Celebrity Cruises–the last of the major cruise lines. Do you cruise on Celebrity?
Continuing the Celebrity Cruises theme, did you know they are hosting the perfect themed sailing for cat lovers with Jeff Bogle, author of “Street Cats and Where to Find Them?” He will be aboard Celebrity Eclipse from October 19-30, 2026, sharing his passion.
Academy Award-winning actor and official Disney Legend, Robert Downey, Jr., has been named godparent of Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Adventure. She will sail her maiden voyage from Singapore on March 10, 2026.
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.
Carnival Cruise Line may have hit the jackpot with their industry-first instant digital lottery–Carnival Millions. Eligible players will have the opportunity to win up to $1 million through a daily drawing held fleetwide.
MSC Cruises’ Poesia entered dry dock at Palumbo Malta Shipyard in Malta to undergo major enhancements. The renovation will last about six weeks and introduce new premium spaces and experiences before she begins her debut season in Alaska in May 2026.
Holland America Line has collaborated with Crane Stationery to create a collection of cards designed by artists from the United States Veterans’ Artist Alliance (USVAA) to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.
There you have it–this week’s Cruise News Digest.
On The Cruise Show, Tony reminded us of the Top 10 Mistakes Cruisers Make, gave us day 4 of the “Crew Askew,” and talked about safety and travel to Mexico. Find this and more on the The Cruise Show, where you will want to subscribe to the channel with the notification bell on so you don’t miss anything. You can also catch The Cruise Show wherever you get your podcasts, so you can listen on the go.
On Cruise Talk Weekly, Tommy and Tony talk about Tony’s experience on the “Cruise Askew” theme cruise, the escalating violence in Mexico, and more!
On the La Lido Loca Cruising Facebook page, Tony and Jenny have been sharing some special photos and moments from their Enchanted Princess Cruise.
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