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Latest News...Celebrity Cruises has unveiled the inaugural season for Celebrity Xcite, the sixth vessel in its Edge Series, with the new ship set to begin service in the Caribbean in 2028. The vessel will launch with a series of seven-night cruises from Miami, operating alternating itineraries to destinations across the Eastern Caribbean. Ports of call are scheduled to include St. Thomas, Antigua...
Latest News...Princess Cruises' Royal Princess has returned to service following a two-week drydock in Singapore, emerging with a range of upgrades that include the introduction of the line's Sanctuary Collection concept, new accommodations and several redesigned public spaces. The refurbishment, completed between October 16 and 30, marks the debut of the Sanctuary Collection...
Latest News...Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled its 2028-29 schedule from Baltimore, highlighted by the addition of Carnival Luminosa, which will join Carnival Miracle in the Mid-Atlantic market beginning in November 2028. Fresh from a scheduled dry dock and refurbishment, Carnival Luminosa will make its Baltimore debut and expand the line's deployment from the port....
With this week's delivery of Carnival Panorama at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, Carnival Cruise Line officially welcomes its 27th ship and the third vessel in the popular Vista class. Carnival Panorama will now head to Long Beach, Calif. for its naming ceremony and inaugural sailing in December.
"Carnival Panorama is the 15th ship built by Fincantieri for Carnival Cruise Line and once again, the skill and hard work of hundreds of talented craftspeople are on display here aboard the beautiful Carnival Panorama," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "Our guests absolutely love Carnival Vista and Horizon and we are certain they are going to love their sister Carnival Panorama."
Carnival Panorama will launch year-round service from Long Beach, Calif., on Dec. 11, becoming the line's first new ship homeported on the West Coast in more than 20 years.
As the name implies, Carnival Panorama reflects design inspiration with more opportunities to connect with the sea. The ship features a number of innovations including the first Sky Zone trampoline park at sea as well as a first-in-fleet culinary studio where guests can participate in hands-on cooking classes, tastings and other food-related activities hosted by the ship's chefs.
Carnival Panorama also offers a variety of longtime guest favorites such as a massive WaterWorks aqua park, Sky Ride, the popular bike in the sky with breathtaking views, a suspended ropes course and dining venues like Bonsai Teppanyaki and Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse with barbecue favorites from Food Network star and longtime Carnival partner Guy Fieri along with craft beers brewed on board.
A wide range of staterooms and suites are available as well, including spa staterooms with exclusive privileges at the luxurious Cloud 9 Spa, extra-spacious staterooms in Family Harbor and tropical-inspired Havana staterooms with access to a Cuban-themed bar and pool.
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