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The ship’s first U.S. sailing is a three-night Perfect Day Getaway, calling at CocoCay in the Bahamas on November 9 before returning to Fort Lauderdale on November 11.
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Scheduled itineraries include calls at Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas, as well as Roatan and Cozumel. Icon of the Seas entered service in 2024.
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For 2027, Hero of the Seas is scheduled for seven-night Miami cruises, while Icon of the Seas will move to Galveston and Celebrity River operations are due to begin.
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The September agreement covers 18 Caribbean resorts and more than 1,000 acres of undeveloped land; the Stewart family will retain the remaining half.
Carnival Cruise Line
A new Carnival Cruise Line pilot will offer free Miami International Airport transfers for Carnival Celebration passengers on selected dates beginning in October 2026.
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Passengers heading to terminals AA, A, B, C and D are being directed through the PortMiami Tunnel; those using terminals E, F, G, J and V should use the bridge.
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Explora Journeys’ Explora III and Scenic Eclipse are scheduled to call in October 2026, followed by Norwegian Aura in June and Hero of the Seas in August 2027.
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Royal Caribbean introduced the chief dog officer role aboard Icon of the Seas in 2024. The resident retrievers live aboard full-time, with daily walks and guest greetings.
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Winners were chosen through a year-long vote by cruise professionals and the public, with the highest vote-getter in each category receiving the award.
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Hero of the Seas is being outfitted at Meyer Turku in Finland after floating out September 4, 2026, with sea trials and delivery still ahead of Miami service.
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Hero floated out at Meyer Turku in Finland on September 4, where installation and finishing work on slides, decks and interior venues continues before sea trials.
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Costa Maya excursions booked through Royal Caribbean will be cancelled automatically and refunded, while visits to Roatan, Cozumel and Perfect Day at CocoCay remain unchanged.