Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest.
Let’s dive in!
This Monday, we explored Royal Caribbean International’s Vision-class–Grandeur of the Seas (1996), Rhapsody of the Seas (1997), Enchantment of the Seas (1997) and Vision of the Seas (1998). Which have you been on?
Carnival Cruise Line is switching back to Coca-Cola. Guests will be able to choose from Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Powerade, Topo Chico, fairlife and more. The switch will be fleetwide “later this summer.”
Royal Caribbean International has opened bookings for its exclusive Royal Beach Club Paradise Island which is scheduled to open in December 2025. All Royal Caribbean ships that visit Nassau, The Bahamas, will have access to the Royal Beach Club Paradise Island.
Independence Day 2026 will be America’s 250th birthday and Holland America Line is celebrating! Zuiderdam will sail a 7-day roundtrip cruise from Boston, Massachusetts–the birthplace of the American Revolution.
Holland America Line and Sony Electronics have partnered for the 2025 Alaska season. They have collaborated to offer the “Alaska Through Your Lens” sweepstakes encouraging guests aboard 2025 Alaska cruises to submit their best photos for an opportunity to win amazing prizes.
There you have it–this week’s Cruise News Digest.
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