Key Aspects: MSC World Asia will debut the first retro-inspired venue in the fleet, The Clubhouse, with amazing game and activity options. Luna Park and The Harbour are both being updated and enhanced for the new vessel to offer even more entertain choices. Popular entertainment venues such as the World Theater, the World Promenade, and
Key Aspects: A recent Harry Potter trivia perfect score has once again raised accusations about players cheating. John Heald has offered a poll about whether guests should swap papers to grade trivia answers. Harry’s wand is, in fact, 11 inches long, which is mentioned in two different books. Trivia is a go-to onboard activity for
Key Aspects: Norwegian Cruise Line ships will operate from 30 homeports around the globe. Its new build, Norwegian Luna, due to debut in 2026, will sail from New York during summer 2027. Several ships will offer voyages to Alaska, from Seattle, Vancouver, and Whittier. From Bermuda to Barcelona, Scandinavia to Santorini and scores of places
Key Aspects: Ambition is swapping the order of two ports of call on her current sailing to take on additional fresh water supplies. No onboard water conservation measures are necessary as adequate water supplies have now been arranged. There is no mechanical problem with the ship’s reverse osmosis system, but that system is not operated
Key Aspects: Celebrity Millennium’s 12-night voyage through Japan that embarks on March 16, 2026, has been oversold. Celebrity Cruises is making tempting offers to encourage some of the booked guests to change their travel plans, including switching to a new sailing for a partial refund or cancelling their trip for a full refund and a
Key Aspects: USS Texas will be permanently berthed at Pier 15 at Port of Galveston beginning in 2026. Pier 15 is between the Royal Caribbean and (upcoming) MSC Cruises terminals. A museum, onboard exhibits, and tours will be part of the historic battleship’s new home. Cruise guests setting sail from Port of Galveston will have
Key Aspects: Four Carnival Pride passengers were arrested in Kings Wharf port, Bermuda. Bermuda Police Services said suspects were said to be carrying deadly drugs with intent to sell. If found guilty, the guests face severe penalties under both US and Bermudian law. Four cruise passengers aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship were arrested in
Key Aspects Crown Iris had a six-hour port call planned at Syros, Greece, about 80 miles south of Athens. Cruise guests were told to remain inside the ship while the protests were held. The cruise ship ultimately left Syros and called at Cyprus instead. A few hundred protesters demonstrating at the port of Syros, Greece,
Key Aspects The passenger terminal will have dining and shopping venues, and the Antigua Day Club, which will feature a swimming pool. Top government officials explored the site, including the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda. The destination is predicting it will welcome 900,000 cruise arrivals in 2025. A who’s who of Antigua’s governing elite
Key Aspects: Jack’s Shack, which is a popular dining venue on Grand Turk, is undergoing an expansion. Initial photos of the expansion have been released, but additional details about everything the expansion entails and when it will be completed are still unknown. Even while growing, Jack’s Shack remains committed to providing the unique experience and
Key Aspects: Celebrity Cruises has named Captain Kyriakos “Kirk” Matragkas as the master of the upcoming fifth Edge-class ship, Celebrity Xcel. Matragkas has been with Celebrity Cruises since 2000 and is currently the captain of Celebrity Beyond. Also a talented musician, Matragkas often offers drum and guitar performances onboard his ships. When the new Celebrity
Key Aspects: Celebrity Beyond arrived in Freeport, Bahamas, on July 21, 2025. The Edge-class vessel’s propulsion issues are being repaired at the Grand Bahama Shipyard, which is jointly owned by Royal Caribbean. Any impact on the ship’s July 27 sailing is still unknown. The saga continues for Celebrity Beyond after the 2022-launched cruise ship developed
