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Royal Caribbean Adds Bahamas Cruise Before Legend’s Florida Debut
The added voyage includes Perfect Day at CocoCay, and guests booked on the November 11 sailing were told they can keep their reservation or switch.
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Royal Caribbean Swaps Alicante for La Spezia on Legend of the Seas
Royal Caribbean told guests that full-time mobility scooter users and wheelchair users unable to take a few steps may be unable to go ashore at La Spezia.
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Royal Caribbean Lists Discovery-Class Ships at 4,300 Guests
The orderbook also lists Legend of the Seas near its double-occupancy capacity; with all berths filled, that ship can carry about 7,600 guests.
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Global Cruise Ship Orderbook Climbs to $90 Billion
Princess’s three Voyager-class ships will be built at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone yard, the company’s largest shipbuilding facility by area and capacity.
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UK and Ireland Cruise Passengers Hit Record 2.54 Million in 2025
Cruising is becoming a more mainstream family holiday in the United Kingdom and Ireland, giving lines more reason to base larger ships close to home.
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Marella Discovery II Opens Cyprus 2026 Cruise Season in Limassol
Marella’s return signals growing confidence in Limassol as a fly-cruise gateway, strengthening Cyprus’ bid for a larger role in Eastern Mediterranean tourism.
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Tarragona Cruise Port Opens 2026 Season With Record 81 Calls
Tarragona’s growth signals how smaller Mediterranean ports are gaining ground as cruise lines seek premium itineraries and relief from pressure at busier hubs like Barcelona.
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Norwegian Dawn Shifts Aug. 2026 Departure from Barcelona to Tarragona
With Barcelona’s cruise terminals under strain, lines are turning to Tarragona, showing how Mediterranean homeports are shifting during redevelopment.
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Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas Completes Baltic Sea Trials
A quicker rollout for the next Icon-class ship underscores Royal Caribbean’s push to keep new megaships coming. It also highlights the battle for Caribbean capacity and private island appeal.
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Royal Caribbean Lowers 2026 EPS Forecast as Fuel Costs Rise
Even with ships sailing packed, Royal Caribbean’s softer outlook is a reminder that fuel and geopolitical disruptions are the cruise industry’s biggest swing factors in 2026.
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Royal Caribbean Orders Two More Icon Class Ships for 2029-30
By locking in scarce shipyard slots for the next decade, Royal Caribbean is signaling confidence in mega-ship demand and tightening the race for new cruise capacity.
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Fincantieri Posts Record €117m Profit as Cruise Orders Fill Yards
Fincantieri’s results underline how cruise lines are locking in scarce shipyard slots far into the next decade, giving European builders and suppliers rare long-term visibility.