MSC Cruises is set to launch its first-ever Alaska itineraries in 2026, offering seven-night cruises aboard the MSC Poesia from Seattle. The MSC Poesia, a midsized ship with a capacity of 2,550 passengers at double occupancy, is designed to navigate Alaska’s narrow channels, providing close-up views of the region's glaciers and scenic landscapes. MSC highlighted that the Poesia’s size makes it an ideal vessel for exploring Alaska’s famed Inside Passage.
Cruise Lines News & Updates
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Offers Free Drinks on Select Voyages for 2024 and 2025
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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is enticing travelers with a limited-time offer of free drinks on more than 100 voyages throughout 2024 and 2025. The promotion includes itineraries ranging from 5 to 22 nights on the line’s three ships—Bolette, Borealis, and Balmoral. Destinations include the Mediterranean, Azores, Norwegian fjords, and the Scottish islands.
Disney Cruise Line to Launch Disney Destiny in 2025 with Bahamas and Caribbean Itineraries
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Disney Cruise Line is set to debut its newest ship, the Disney Destiny, in November 2025. The ship's inaugural season will feature a series of four- and five-day cruises departing from Fort Lauderdale, with stops in the Bahamas and the Western Caribbean.
The maiden voyage of the Disney Destiny is scheduled for November 20, 2025, embarking on a four-day cruise. This exclusive trip will visit Disney’s private islands, Castaway Cay and the newly developed Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
Port Tampa Bay to Welcome Oceania Cruises in 2026, Marking a New Era for Premium Voyages
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In 2026, Port Tampa Bay will host Oceania Cruises for the first time, marking a significant milestone as the ultra-premium line’s Insignia is set to sail from the port. Typically known for serving contemporary cruise ships, the port will now offer a range of luxurious itineraries through the Caribbean and Panama Canal during March 2026.
Celestyal Cruises Cancels Multiple Itineraries Amid Red Sea Geopolitical Tensions
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Celestyal Cruises has announced the cancellation of several upcoming itineraries due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea region. The affected cruises include two 14-night repositioning voyages aboard the Celestyal Journey, initially scheduled for departure on October 26, 2024, and March 8, 2025. These itineraries, titled "Ancient Athens to Dazzling Doha" and "Dazzling Doha to Ancient Athens," were set to visit destinations such as Ephesus in Turkey, multiple ports in Egypt, and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.