Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest.
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This Monday we explored Carnival Cruise Line’s Spirit-Class ships–Carnival Spirit, Carnival Pride, Carnival Legend, Carnival Miracle and Carnival Luminosa. Which have you been on?
Holland America Line announced new “Culinary Ambassador” cruises in 2025 and 2026. These cruises will bring “some of the world’s most celebrated experts on board to elevate the journey.” Activities will include live cooking demonstrations and more.
Virgin Voyages unveiled a newly named 2026 Red Hot Sailing Club Voyage aboard Brilliant Lady. The cruise line also announced its remaining 2025 Celebration Voyages will be headlined by Melanie C of the Spice Girls and Kathy Sledge of the group Sister Sledge.
Margaritaville at Sea announced it will expand its fleet to three in 2026. The cruise line has acquired Costa Cruises’ Costa Fortuna. In late 2025, she will be reimagined into Margaritaville at Sea’s signature island design and debut as the largest ship in the fleet.
Royal Caribbean has revealed details about Perfect Day Mexico scheduled to open in the fall of 2027. Covering more than 200 acres on the Caribbean coast, it promises something for everyone across its seven neighborhoods.
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2027 Grand Voyages. They both will embark in January 2027 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 129-day Grand World Voyage will sail aboard Volendam and the 70-day Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage will sail aboard Zaandam.
There you have it–this week’s Cruise News Digest.
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